The Township of West Lincoln, being part of Niagara Region is situated on treaty land. This land is steeped in the rich history of the First Nations such as the Hatiwendaronk (Hat-i-wen-DA-ronk), the Haudenosaunee (Hoe-den-no-SHOWee), and the Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-ih-NAH-bey), including the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. There are many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people from across Turtle Island that live and work in Niagara today. The Township of West Lincoln, as part of the Regional Municipality of Niagara, stands with all Indigenous people, past and present, in promoting the wise stewardship of the lands on which we live.
The Township of West Lincoln hosts an annual Canada Day festival at the Leisureplex Township Park, in Smithville, featuring fun activities for the whole family! The day's festivities include but are not limited to:
Accessible parking is reserved on site, but since general parking spaces are limited, the Township arranges a free shuttle service with three pick-up/drop-off points.
Thank you to everyone who came out and made our 2023 Canada Day festival so spectacular! We look forward to celebrating with all of you again in 2024. Stay tuned for more information.
This annual event is made possible thanks to funding from Canadian Heritage.
National Indigenous Peoples Day takes place on the summer solstice, June 21. It’s a special occasion to learn more about the rich and diverse cultures, voices, experiences and histories of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
Learning about Indigenous Peoples, places and experiences is a step forward each Canadian can take on the path to reconciliation.
June 27 is Canadian Multiculturalism Day! Discover the various cultures that bring Canadian society to life by participating in the virtual activities happening across the country! Learn more about the importance of multiculturalism in Canada.
More than 10 million people speak French in the country, and the accents are as diverse as the living environments. June 24 is Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day! Take part in the activities happening across the country for Saint-Jean-Baptiste day.
August 15 is the day that Acadians celebrate National Acadian Day. Discover the rich heritage and culture of the Acadian people and take part in the various virtual celebrations!
On July 1, 1867, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia were the first colonies to enter into Confederation, creating Canada as one country. The other provinces and territories joined in the years following, with Nunavut being the newest member.