Visit Myrtle Beach, the City of Myrtle Beach and area hospitality partners are welcoming Canadian visitors back for the 65th Annual Can-Am Days, taking place March 13-22, 2026. Can-Am Days offers opportunities for Canadian travelers to enjoy the warm spring along the Grand Strand.
Among the events being planned, Can-Am Days 2026 will feature:
65th Can-Am Days Opening Reception Sponsored by TD Bank
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 1-3 p.m.
Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
Kick off the Can-Am festivities with an official welcome reception featuring entertainment, refreshments and local dignitaries.
Ripley's Party in the Plaza
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Ripley's Aquarium, Broadway at The Beach
Enjoy a fun-filled evening of music, entertainment, and surprises at Ripley’s iconic plaza. Canadians will also receive $2 off admission to the aquarium.
A wide variety of deals and coupons are also available for Canadian visitors, spanning categories like accommodations, amusements, watersports, food and drink, live entertainment, and more. Specific examples include 25% off and free breakfasts at the Grande Cayman Resort, $1 off a historical house tour at Hopsewee Plantation, and various discounts at attractions like the SkyWheel and Hollywood Wax Museum.
“Myrtle Beach has long been a beloved getaway for countless Canadians who seek a warm-weather retreat where they can easily explore our 60-miles of beaches, over 90 golf courses, 2,200-plus restaurants and year-round attractions, all while enjoying special rates. We look forward to carrying on the tradition of Can-Am Days and showering them with our Southern hospitality once again,” said Stuart Butler, president of Visit Myrtle Beach.
Visit CanAmDays.com for more details.
A Look Back At Can-Am Days History
Sun News, March 23, 1972
Many Canadians and Myrtle Beach natives have fond memories of Can-Am Days with activities that included Myrtle Beach-area cultural staples like chicken bog, country and beach music, and shag dances. The tradition began in 1961 to gain the attention of Canadian snowbirds seeking a warm weather retreat. The festival has been traditionally held during the spring break for Ontario schools in March, but deals and discounts were extended throughout the winter and early spring.
A look at newspaper archives showed that special Can-Am Day activities included parades down Ocean Boulevard, golf and mini-golf tournaments, fishing tournaments, business expos, music concerts and movie showings, band performances, square dance performances, social bridge, state park open houses, tours of the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base and daytrips to nearby cities like Charleston.
Local radio stations would report local news and sports from Toronto.
Share your Can-Am Day memories with us at info@visitmyrtlebeach.com.
