Kingston Gathers at Springer Market Square to Mark 10th Anniversary of Tragically Hip's Final Concert

KINGSTON, ON — Thousands of Canadians gathered in historic Springer Market Square in downtown Kingston on Saturday to commemorate the tenth anniversary of The Tragically Hip's legendary final concert on August 22, 2016.

Cultural Celebration and Civic Heritage

The community memorial celebration featured outdoor screenings of the iconic 2016 national broadcast, acoustic performances by regional musicians, and an exhibition of band memorabilia that originated in Kingston’s Queen’s University neighborhood in the 1980s.

"The Tragically Hip gave voice to Canada’s collective memory, landscapes, and stories," Kingston Mayor Bryan Paterson said during the opening remarks. "Ten years later, Gord Downie's call to build a better, more reconciled country remains as powerful as ever."

Philanthropic Impact for Brain Cancer Research

The weekend events served as a major fundraiser for the Gord Downie Fund for Brain Cancer Research at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, which has funded groundbreaking glioblastoma clinical trials over the past decade.