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Heat doesn’t dampen Canada Day enthusiasm in Alvinston

July 1, 2026

Heather Wright/The Independent

The Brooke-Alvinston-Inwood Community Centre was full of Canada Day spirit as the community gather to mark the country’s 159th birthday.

The annual Kids-3-On-3 Ball Hockey tournament moved outdoors this year in Alvinston. The event is normally held inside the arena, but this year the arena floor is being replaced.

There were free hotdogs for everyone at lunch, with a side of snow cones and the Brooke Fire Service helped the kids stay cool with a giant, soapy slip and slide.

The annual Ball Hockey tournament moved outdoors this year in Alvinston. The event is normally held inside the arena, but this year the arena floor is being replaced. The heat didn’t stop the Rink Rascals from playing hard.
Maple Mayhem played hard in the heat during the annual Alvinston Kid’s 3 ON 3 Ball Hockey tournament on Canada Day.
The Brook Fire Service splash pad is always a big hit, especially during the 30-plus degree heat
Kids were making the most of the Brooke Fire Service Slip and Slide during Canada Day celebrations in Alvinston
No one minded when firefighters turned the hose on them during the Brooke-Alvinston Canada Day celebrations.
Olivia Manders, 4, of Alvinston was excited after getting a snow cone during the Canada Day celebrations.
Senior of the Year Terry MacDonald was crushing ice for the snow cones.
Bruce Benoit sang the national anthem during the Brooke-Alvinston Canada Day celebrations.

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