Weekly Challenges!
Welcome to the Canada Day 2020 @Home in East York Challenges!
Are you ready to get creative? Brainstorm your ideas! Your weekly video can be done on your own or everyone in your household can get involved. Have some fun with it.

Please hold your camera or smartphone horizontally (landscape), not vertically (portrait) when shooting. Read our other helpful video tips by clicking here.
Submit your video by emailing canadadayfestivaleastyork@gmail.com. For large files we recommend sharing your link on Google Drive or WeTransfer. Don’t forget to read the draw terms and conditions before submitting your video.
Each week we will be announcing a new challenge. We look forward to seeing your submission each week!
Psst… there’s a surprise as long as the supply lasts. Your submission will get you a Canadian Flag for your household!
How to Show Your East York Canada Day Spirit
Create a short 30 seconds – 2-minute video maximum.
For your entry in the draw and the possibility to appear in the Canada Day 2020 @Home in East York video, submit your video by emailing canadadayfestivaleastyork@gmail.com. For large files we recommend sharing your link on Google Drive or WeTransfer.
Don’t forget to share your creation on social media with the tag @EastYorkCanDay
Use the hashtag #eastyorkcanadaday
Week 1 Challenge: Starting June 9th
O Canada – we sing and dance for you!
Send us a video of you or all those in your household singing O Canada or just dancing and rockin’ out to some Canadian music. Let your creative juices flow and the music be your guide!
Since the lyrics have changed in recent years, the link below provides the updated versions in English, French and a Bilingual version.
Week 2 Challenge: Starting June 17th
My Canada & Me
Share with us – Please tell us why you love living in our community and in our country.
Get creative! Please send us a video, we want to know more about our neighbours!
Week 3 Challenge: Starting June 21st
DIYD – Do It Yourself Decorations!
Show your Canadian spirit! Decorate your doors, balconies, windows, porches, etc. in red and white.
Share your Canada Day creative and festive side as you get ready for July 1st.
You can also start planning your July 1st dinner!
Weekly Challenge Draw Prize Winners will be announced July 1st!
Each weekly challenge submission entitles the person to one entry into the weekly challenge draw. The Weekly Challenge draw prizes include;
- $300 prize
- $200 prize
- $100 prize
- Above the Collar Gift Baskets
- And more!
