Canada Day Celebrations This Weekend

Canada Day celebrations are happening throughout the region this weekend.

More than a few things are actually taking place Friday night, including 'The Night Before' Concert at Lewis Park starting at 530pm.

Celebrations continue at Lewis Park and throughout Downtown Courtenay and the Valley tomorrow.

Things are also happening at various locations throughout Campbell River tomorrow - including Spirit Square, Ostler Park, and the Sportsplex.

The City of Campbell River is bringing back a temporary bike lane on Pier Street (Highway 19A), between the Maritime Heritage Centre and the crosswalk at Robert Ostler Park, for Canada Day.

From 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. tomorrow, the parking lane on the water side of Pier Street will be converted into a two-way bike lane.

It will connect the existing bike lane on Highway 19A to the south and help bring cyclists downtown more safely.

For details on events in your area, visit Canada Day Campbell River or Canada Day Courtenay.

In addition, BC Transit is offering free transit on Canada Day, with limited routes and schedules.

Drivers and people travelling along busy Island highways this weekend are encouraged to plan ahead and avoid peak travel times for a safer and more relaxed journey.

Significant traffic congestion is expected along the Malahat corridor (Highway 1), as well as along Highway 4 (at Cameron Lake) this weekend.

To ensure a smoother journey, consider leaving early in the morning or later in the evening when traffic is anticipated to lighten.

Highway 4 is currently operating with single-lane-alternating traffic for two kilometres at the Cameron Lake Bluffs section, because of the fire.

Travelers are encouraged to check DriveBC for the latest updates.