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Many towns in Ontario<\/a> have a large Irish population and love celebrating it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n A small but mighty municipality, Peterborough<\/a> is strong in the Irish spirit, with almost a third of the population of Irish descent. The legendary Peterborough St. Patrick\u2019s Parade<\/a> is back after a three-year hiatus. The parade will take place on March 12th at 2 pm. They will also have a fun run and collect donations for the Food Bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A university town like Kingston<\/a>, Ontario, always knows how to celebrate \u2013 no matter the occasion! A classically fun place to get down Irish-style with a touch of spring fever in Kingston is The Toucan And Kirkpatrick\u2019s<\/a>. Their website says they\u2019re open every day from 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m., but be sure to call them and see what they have planned for the big day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Barrie<\/a> is known for its nightlife, and St. Patrick\u2019s Day is usually when people can cut loose. One of the best places to spend the evening was at Donaleigh\u2019s Irish Public House<\/a>, where they will host a local band, The Thunderstealers. They will take the stage at 10 p.m. Grab a Guinness and check them out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Moose\u2019s Cookhouse<\/a> is known for its wings, beer, and St. Patrick\u2019s Day celebrations. This is where all, or at least most, of North Bay<\/a> will typically congregate for St. Patrick\u2019s Day festivities. This year, you can enjoy trivia, live music, and of course, beer and wings!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Paddy Flaherty\u2019s<\/a> is a great Irish bar whose events calendar is full, so chances are strong they\u2019re bringing the Craic this St. Paddy\u2019s Day. This bar is Sarnia<\/a>\u2019s premier location for good times, so although they haven\u2019t shared their St. Patricks\u2019s Day plans yet, check them out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to celebrate St. Patty\u2019s day at a pub with a reader\u2019s choice award for best wings in Durham, try the Waltzing Weasel<\/a> in Oshawa<\/a>, Ont. This pub offers all kinds of events and activities, so St. Patrick\u2019s day will be a blast! In addition, they provide live music and drink specials every Friday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n London<\/a>\u2019s Richmond Street is regarded as one of Canada\u2019s best bar crawls. While a pub crawl is always fun, you could plan to spend time in one of two pubs known to get their Irish on: McCabe\u2019s Irish Pub & Grill<\/a> and Molly Bloom\u2019s Irish Pub & Restaurant<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A detour from the classic Irish pub, an option for revellers in Sudbury<\/a> is to check out the sophisticated prohibition-era-inspired Alibi Room<\/a>. There are a few other bars and restaurants in the area, but this one is sure to add a twist of elegance in the form of a beautifully crafted cocktail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Aulde Dubliner & Pour House<\/a> in Ottawa<\/a> is an authentic two-story Irish pub. With great food and a selection of Irish Whiskey and beer, this is sure to be a great place to party in the capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our recommendation for St. Patty\u2019s fun in Thunder Bay<\/a> is to head over to the Red Lion Smokehouse,<\/a> where you can enjoy a hearty BBQ and a selection of over 100 craft beers. Or, check out the Shamrock Shakedown at Sleeping Giant Brewing Company<\/a>, where they\u2019ll have a unique stout just for the occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The famous Hamilton<\/a>, or \u201cHammer\u201d as its residents affectionately call it, St. Patrick\u2019s Day Parade is back this year! Check out the St. Patrick\u2019s Day party at The Westdale<\/a>, where host Fiona O\u2019Brien will host an evening of Celtic music and stand-up comedy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kitchener-Waterloo<\/a> has plenty of Irish pubs, so there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ll find one with green beer on St. Patrick\u2019s day. We recommend McCabe\u2019s Irish Pub<\/a> (you can make reservations on their website) or Molly Bloom\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even with a 9.18% Irish population, Toronto<\/a> has one of the most renowned St. Patrick\u2019s Day parades<\/a> anyone could ever hope to attend. So don your green gear and get ready to cheer louder than you ever have before on March 19th at 12 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many New Brunswickers<\/a> can claim Irish heritage and love celebrating their Celtic culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n O\u2019Leary\u2019s Pub<\/a> in downtown Saint John<\/a> is great for gathering with friends and family. This pub is in the city\u2019s heart and is considered a top spot for Irish celebrations. They host live music often, so St. Paddy’s Day will likely be lively!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Anyone from Fredericton<\/a>, New Brunswick, will tell you that Dolan\u2019s Pub<\/a> is one of the places to be any night of the week \u2014 and things get a bit more special on St. Patty\u2019s Day at this traditional Irish pub. Lots of live music and Guinness make it the place to be!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Moncton<\/a> celebrates St. Patrick\u2019s Day in style, and one of the best places to celebrate is The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse<\/a>. There will be no shortage of good times with a great pub menu with gluten-free and vegetarian options and a great atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Did you know St. Patrick\u2019s Day is a public holiday in Newfoundland<\/a>? The Newfoundland and Labrador Irish population has traditionally made St. Patrick\u2019s Day a memorable celebration!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The best way to celebrate St. Patrick\u2019s Day in St. John\u2019s<\/a> is to go on a pub crawl! All you have to do is walk down two streets: Water Street and George Street, and you\u2019ll find some of the coziest, most comfortable and most welcoming Irish bars (like O\u2019Reilly\u2019s Pub<\/a> and Green Sleeves<\/a>). O\u2019Reilly\u2019s Pub is hosting its annual St. Patrick\u2019s Day breakfast and live music all day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many early immigrants to Prince Edward Island’s beautiful province were from Ireland. As a result, the island was named New Ireland for a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Charlottetown St. Patrick\u2019s Day 5k and 10K <\/a>runs are back this year, so you can burn some calories before drinking them back up with a few pints of green beer! Plus, you don\u2019t want to miss Olde Dublin Pub<\/a>, Charlottetown\u2019s original Irish pub!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although Nova Scotia<\/a> is \u201cNew Scotland,\u201d there is plenty of Irish heritage here, and the province loves to celebrate St. Patrick\u2019s Day in style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Heading along the water and ending in a flag-raising ceremony, the Halifax St. Patrick\u2019s Day Parade<\/a> is one of the best ways to celebrate being Irish in the Maritimes. On March 12th at 1 pm, grab your spot on Lower Water Street, then check out the after-party at The Lower Deck<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gold fever brought many Irish immigrants to the Yukon, so today the territory is still about 20% Irish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The stylish but laid-back atmosphere of Miner\u2019s Daughter<\/a> in the Capital Hotel is perfect for enjoying St. Patrick\u2019s Day festivities in Whitehorse<\/a>. Be sure to make reservations ahead of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although a long way from Ireland, British Columbia<\/a> has one of North America\u2019s Best Irish Pubs and a festival devoted to Celtic Heritage!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Victoria<\/a>\u2019s Irish Times Pub<\/a> has the distinction of being voted North America\u2019s Best Irish Pub and is still hands-down one of the best places you could ever hope to celebrate St. Patrick\u2019s Day! For the big day, they\u2019ll have live music all day long, plus some Irish dancers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kelowna<\/a> has no official celebrations for St. Patrick\u2019s Day this year. Still, the treasured local brewer Kelowna Brewing Institute<\/a> will be open for revellers looking for a place to raise a pint. You can also celebrate at O’Flannigan’s Pub<\/a>, where there will be decorations, music and green beer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Though there are no official events in Chilliwack<\/a>, there are a few fun places to grab a pint and gather with friends. Check out Corky\u2019s Pub<\/a> or Old Yale Brewing<\/a> for a fun-filled time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of Canada’s biggest St. Patrick\u2019s Day parties happens right in the heart of Vancouver<\/a>! CelticFest<\/a> is a celebration of all nations of Celtic descent and takes place from March 11th to 18th in 2023. Enjoy shows, music, food, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Irish were among the first Europeans to populate the Northwest Territories, so over 11% of the total population is Irish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Franklin Avenue is home to some of the best St. Patrick\u2019s Day festivities in Yellowknife<\/a>. You\u2019ll want to check out the food and drinks at Black Knight Pub<\/a> or NWT Brewing Co<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Saskatchewan<\/a> comprises just over 13% Irish Canadians, who celebrate their heritage proudly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re in Regina<\/a> this year for St. Patty\u2019s Day, the Bushwakker Brewpub<\/a> is the hands-down place for all your celebrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An iconic pub right in the heart of Saskatoon<\/a>, O\u2019Shea\u2019s Irish Pub <\/a>has always been one of the best places to celebrate St. Patrick\u2019s Day in the Prairies. Enjoy an Irish-inspired feast from their pub menu and wash it down with a pint or cocktail!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alberta<\/a> doesn\u2019t boast a large Irish population, but that doesn\u2019t mean they don\u2019t love to celebrate St. Paddy\u2019s Day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n How about celebrating St. Patrick\u2019s Day in Lethbridge<\/a>, Alberta, at the Kingsmen Ale House<\/a>? They have a fantastic seasonal menu, and the cozy atmosphere will only help spread the spirit of Craic!<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the best spots for St. Patrick\u2019s Day celebrations in Calgary is the Teeling Distillery Company<\/a>, a family-owned and operated whiskey distillery. Their entire line of whiskies will warm your belly as you celebrate this year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can go Irish for St. Patrick\u2019s Day at Duggan\u2019s Boundary Irish Pub<\/a> in Edmonton. They have a full pub menu and beers on tap!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although there\u2019s not a high percentage of Irish population in the Prairies, they still like to celebrate in style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Winnipeg<\/a>\u2019s St. Patrick\u2019s Day parade<\/a> is considered one of the best in the country, and for a good reason! So many folks come out, embark across downtown, and even enjoy discounts at local pubs afterward. Now that\u2019s a winning combination!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although the Irish population in Quebec is small, it is mighty! Quebec has one of North America’s longest-running St. Patrick\u2019s Day parades, festivals, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The epicentre of St. Patrick\u2019s Day fun is back at one of Montreal\u2019s most iconic bars: Sir Winston Churchill Pub<\/a>. This year, the pub\u2019s three floors of fun \u2014 housed in a magnificent building \u2014 will have live music and great drinks and food. Also, don\u2019t miss the 198th annual parade<\/a> on March 19th, 2023, at noon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Richmond St. Patrick\u2019s Society is hosting the Irish Heritage Festival<\/a> this year, so prepare for the fun times to return from March 6th – 23rd, 2023. There will be a parade, live music, demonstrations, food events and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nPeterborough, Ontario – 32% Irish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Kingston, Ontario – 28% Irish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Barrie, Ontario – 23% Irish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
North Bay, Ontario – 23% Irish <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Sarnia, Ontario – 23% Irish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Oshawa, Ontario – 22% Irish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>London, Ontario – 20% Irish <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Greater Sudbury – 19% Irish <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ottawa, Ontario – 18% Irish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Thunder Bay, Ontario – 18.18% Irish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Hamilton, Ontario – 17% Irish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario – 17% Irish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Toronto, Ontario – 9.18% Irish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
New Brunswick<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Saint John, New Brunswick – 30% Irish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Fredericton, New Brunswick – 26% Irish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Moncton, New Brunswick – 18% Irish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Newfoundland and Labrador <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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St. John\u2019s, Newfoundland – 30% Irish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Prince Edward Island<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Charlottetown, PEI – 27% Irish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Nova Scotia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Halifax, Nova Scotia – 24% Irish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Yukon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Whitehorse, Yukon – 20% Irish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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British Columbia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Victoria, BC – 20% Irish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Kelowna, British Columbia – 18% Irish <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Chilliwack, BC – 17% Irish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Vancouver, British Columbia – 11% Irish <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Northwest Territories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Yellowknife, Northwest Territories – 18% Irish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Saskatchewan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Regina, Saskatchewan – 15% Irish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – 15% Irish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Alberta<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Lethbridge, Alberta – 14% Irish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Calgary, Alberta – 14% Irish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Edmonton, Alberta – 14% Irish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Manitoba<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWinnipeg, Manitoba – 13% Irish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Quebec<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nMontreal, Quebec – 6% Irish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Sherbrooke, Quebec – 6% Irish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Quebec City, Quebec – 5% Irish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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