# Canadian Forces Snowbirds aerial performances

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/canadian-forces-snowbirds-aerial-performances
> Updated: 2026-08-12T15:00:00.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds scheduled aerial performances across British Columbia in August 2026.

In Victoria, the 55th anniversary event on August 4 expected up to 30,000 spectators. Local authorities prepared for significant traffic delays and road closures along the Dallas Road waterfront, utilizing drones to monitor crowds. This performance was noted as potentially being one of the final appearances on Vancouver Island before the retirement of the CL-41 Tutor jets.

Following the Victoria event, the Snowbirds scheduled a performance over White Rock on August 12. This appearance was expected to include a 45-minute aerial show and a CC-295 Kingfisher Search and Rescue aircraft. To manage safety, the City of White Rock implemented restrictions including the closure of the White Rock pier and a strict prohibition on the use of personal drones.

On August 12, the White Rock performance is set to begin at 5:30 p.m. The city has advised water users to remain near the shoreline starting at 3 p.m. to ensure safety, while the pier closure remains scheduled for 2 p.m. This event coincides with television filming for the fourth season of the CBC series ‘Allegiance’ by Lark Productions. The production, which features actors in police uniforms, is filming near Johnston Road and Royal Avenue and is expected to cause temporary parking impacts on Johnston, Pacific, and Roper Avenues through mid-October.

## Claims

- The White Rock pier will close at 2 p. m. on August 12. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Personal drone use of any size or weight is strictly prohibited during the event. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Water users must remain near the shoreline starting at 3 p. m. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Snowbirds performance is expected to be a full 45-minute show starting around 5 p. m. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- A CC-295 Kingfisher Search and Rescue aircraft is scheduled to fly during the airshow. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-12: White Rock hosts TV filming and Snowbirds aerial performance

White Rock hosts the filming of the TV series ‘Allegiance’ and an aerial performance by the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, with local parking and drone restrictions in place.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/snowbirds-aerial-performance-scheduled-for-white-rock

### 2026-08-01: Victoria, Canada prepares for Snowbirds airshow with road closures and traffic delays

Victoria Police warns of road closures and traffic delays on Dallas Road for the Snowbirds airshow on Aug 4, expected to draw 30,000 spectators; the 55th anniversary may be the last on Vancouver Island before a

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/victoria-canada-prepares-for-snowbirds-airshow-with-road-closures-and-traffic-delays

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Cite as: Canadian Forces Snowbirds aerial performances. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/canadian-forces-snowbirds-aerial-performances