Deux-Montagnes, June 16th 2025 – The veil is officially lifted on the schedule for the 54th edition of Canada Day. The Mayor of Deux-Montagnes, Mr. Denis Martin, and the President of the Organizing Committee for the Deux-Montagnes MRC, Mr. Tom Whitton, warmly invite all citizens of the MRC to gather in large numbers on Tuesday, July 1st at Central Park, in Deux-Montagnes, for a day of festivities.
Organized by a committee of dedicated volunteers, in partnership with the City, this event remains the only official celebration of Canada’s Confederation on Montreal’s North Shore, and one of the few held in the Laurentians.
“The City of Deux-Montagnes is proud to be a partner of Canada Day, a unifying event that brings together thousands of citizens of the region every year,” said Mayor Denis Martin. “It is a privilege to be able to count on the exemplary commitment of the volunteer committee. Thanks to their dedication, a rich, inclusive schedule of activities that is representative of our community is offered to all, proudly celebrating our Canadian identity. »
“The participation in the 2024 edition was extraordinary, a record for us. This celebration is a signature event for the region and we aim to replicate last year’s success in 2025,” said Tom Whitton of the organizing committee. “Deux-Montagnes remains without a doubt the best place to celebrate Canada Day on the North Shore. I would like to warmly thank the event’s key partners—the City of Deux-Montagnes, the Government of Canada and the Caisse Desjardins de Saint-Eustache–Deux-Montagnes—for their essential contribution to the success of this emblematic holiday that is part of our collective heritage.”
A variety of activities, for the whole family!
Starting at 11 a.m., a host of family-friendly activities will be offered on the site: inflatable games, face painting for children, train rides, bingo, cornhole, etc. Back this year, an artisans’ market will be held there from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Following the opening ceremony at 12 p.m., a children’s race will take place, followed by the egg toss event at 2 p.m.!
To liven up the site, musical performances will be offered continuously from 2:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. The late-night show will be performed by the band KISSED, who will offer a tribute experience to the classic rock of the 70s and 80s by the band Kiss. Also, as tradition dictates, a superb fireworks display will light up the sky at 10 p.m.!
The full schedule is attached to this press release and can be found on the website of the event’s organizing committee at www.celebrationcanada-mrcdm.ca.
Honorary President
The Canada Day Committee of the Deux-Montagnes MRC is pleased to announce that Mr. Michel Mendes, municipal councillor and dedicated observer of the committee for the past 12 years, will be our honorary president for the 2025 edition. As he prepares to retire from politics in November, it is with emotion that we celebrate the man behind so many actions for the common good.
Born in Longueuil, Michel grew up between Sault Ste. Marie and the South Shore of Montreal. With his wife Carmen, he moved to Deux-Montagnes in 1990, attracted by the tranquility of this charming city. They raised their three children there, and Michel, like so many committed parents, first got involved in sports and the school environment before turning to municipal politics. Since 2013, he has been a member of the municipal council, wholeheartedly defending projects that have shaped the city: pedestrian trails, citizen committees, unifying events. Always listening, he places citizens at the centre of every decision.
His role with the Canada Day Committee was pivotal. Thanks to his unwavering support, the celebration took off, becoming a flagship event on the North Shore. Whether he’s flipping hamburgers, setting up tents or guiding the children on the little train, Michel has never counted his hours. As he begins a new phase in Mirabel, we thank him for her dedication, his warmth, and for having embodied, year after year, the very spirit of the festival: unifying, generous and profoundly human.
Generous Partners
“The Caisse Desjardins de Saint-Eustache—Deux-Montagnes is proud to be a partner of Canada Day for many years now. The festivities are perfectly in line with our mission, which is to contribute to the economic and social well-being of our community in addition to reflect our main values of cooperation, commitment and solidarity,” said Alexanne Lafrance Legault, Communications and Community Life Advisor at the Caisse.
We also acknowledge the strong support of:
- Benoit Charette, Provincial Member of the National Assembly for Deux-Montagnes, Minister of the Environment, the Fight Against Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks and Minister responsible for the Laurentian region.
- Linda Lapointe, Federal Member of Parliament for Rivière-des-Mille-Îles.
- Habitation PHG
- À la croisée des petits pains
For more information on the Canada Day celebrations in Deux-Montagnes, citizens can visit the organizing committee’s website at www.celebrationcanada-mrcdm.ca. The public is also invited to follow their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CanadaMRCDM.
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Information :
Tom Whitton
President – Canada Day Committee for the Deux-Montagnes MRC
514 601-1316
CANADA DAY IN THE DEUX-MONTAGNES MRC
FULL SCHEDULE
Place: Central Park, 13th Avenue, South of Oka Road in Deux-Montagnes
11am-5pm Activities and Animation: Artisans Market, Inflatables and Games for Children; Train Rides; Face Painting – La Roulotte Rose; Circus Workshop – Les Forains Abyssaux; Bingo; Cornhole Tournament
- Noon Opening Ceremony – National Anthem
- 1pm Kids Races (12 years old and under)
- 2pm Egg Toss (12 years old and older)
Noon-8pm – Municipal Pool on Site – Free access to non-residents; (Adult only lanes available between noon-1pm and 6pm-7pm) ***Bathing Cap Mandatory***
2:30pm-11pm Musical Performances
- 9:15pm-11pm KISSED – Tribute to Kiss
10pm FIREWORKS, Presented by the City of Deux-Montagnes
Note:
- Smoking is not permitted on the event site by city bylaw.
- For everyone’s safety, animals are not allowed on site.
- All food & beverages other than those sold on site are not permitted. Please encourage the event by purchasing your food and drinks on site. These sales go directly towards offsetting the costs for the festivities.
PHOTO
From left to right:
First row:
- Manon Robitaille, Municipal Councillor – District du Grand-Moulin
- Dave Byers, Treasurer, Canada Day Committee of the Deux-Montagnes MRC
- Alexanne Lafrance Legault, Communications and Community Life Advisor, Caisse Desjardins de Saint-Eustache-Deux-Montagnes
- Michel Mendes, Municipal Councillor – District du Coteau, Observer of the Committee and Honorary President of Canada Day of the MRC Deux-Montagnes
- Tom Whitton, President of the Canada Day Committee of the Deux-Montagnes MRC
- Denis Martin, Mayor of Deux-Montagnes
- Margaret Lavallée, Municipal Councillor – District du Golf
- Erik Johnson, Municipal Councillor – District du Lac
Second row:
- Allan Riddell, Member of the Canada Day Committee of the Deux-Montagnes MRC
- Zovig Kevorkian, Secretary of the Canada Day Committee of the Deux-Montagnes MRC
- Nadia Rozycki, Committee Observer
- Micheline Groulx-Stabile, Municipal Councillor – District de l’Olympia
- Marie-Pier St-Louis, Member of the Canada Day Committee of the Deux-Montagnes MRC
- Brian Snell, Member of the Canada Day Committee of the Deux-Montagnes MRC
Third row:
- Brad Hodge, Member of the Canada Day Committee of the Deux-Montagnes MRC
- Éric Langlois, Municipal Councillor – District de la Gare
- Andrew Brown, Member of the Canada Day Committee of the Deux-Montagnes MRC