150 ways to celebrate Canada 150, from movie nights to mechanical monsters

The fireworks of New Year's may be long gone, but the Sesquicentennial celebrations are just getting started. People across the country are finding all sorts of ways to reflect on the past, celebrate and challenge the present, and imagine the future.

2017 is set to be filled with exciting musical events, community celebrations and art projects happening all over Canada. From National Canadian Film Day and community garden projects to lecture tours and monumental sailing trips, there are countless ways to get involved.

Here is a small taste — we had to whittle it down to 150 events! — of what's taking place this year. 

• 22 concerts, festivals and performances happening for Canada 150
• 53 arts & culture events and activities happening for Canada 150
• 16 exhibits, reenactments and ceremonies happening for Canada 150
• 24 community-based projects, celebrations and initiatives happening for Canada 150
• 23 lectures, symposiums and conferences happening for Canada 150
• 12 sporting tributes, challenges and competitions happening for Canada 150