Attending Canada Day events at Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse national historic site has become a tradition for many on the West Shore.

An estimated 5,000 people took part in activities at the park in Colwood last summer, thrilling to military gun exercises staged by members of the 5th Regiment of the Royal Canadian Artillery, checking out the various historical displays on site and gobbling up that famous Thrifty Foods birthday cake.

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Entrance to the fortB次元官网网址檚 buildings and lighthouse is free for the day. The lineup also includes musical entertainment by Sarah and Lara and percussion ensemble Organized Khaos, kidB次元官网网址檚 games and activities and a Second World War rationing demo at the canteen.

Other food will be available for a charge, as a fundraiser for the Legion ladies auxiliary.

Lauro says the free day offers a good chance for people who havenB次元官网网址檛 been to the site in some time to reacquaint themselves with its historical significance and sprawling acreage, which includes a beachfront.

The site opens at 10 a.m. at the bottom of Fort Rodd Hill Rd., off Ocean Boulevard. Parking is available, but a free shuttle bus leaves regularly from the Juan de Fuca park and ride at the Island Highway. No pets are permitted in the park.

For more information, call 250-478-5849, or visit .

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Activities are in store for all ages

Here is the schedule for Canada Day festivities at Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites:

- 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. B次元官网网址� Second World War rationing demonstration at the canteen

- 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. B次元官网网址� Performance by B次元官网网址淪arah and LaraB次元官网网址� vocalists from The Sirens

- 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. B次元官网网址� ChildrenB次元官网网址檚 games and activities. Children can pick-up a copy of the Xplorer activity booklet and obtain a reward after completion.

- 11:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. B次元官网网址� Performance by the 5th (B.C.) Regiment of the Royal Canadian Artillery

- Noon to 12:05 p.m. - Guns of the 5th (BC) Field Regiment, RCA fire 21-gun salute - Be prepared for the very cool and loud bang!

- 12:15 to 1 p.m. B次元官网网址� CanadaB次元官网网址檚 147th birthday cake served

- 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. B次元官网网址� Live entertainment including percussion ensemble Organized Khaos,

- 4:00 p.m. B次元官网网址�  closing announcement

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Happy holiday!