Can-Am Days: An annual Tradition for Canadian Families
For over 65 years, Can-Am Days has been one of the Myrtle Beach area’s most enduring traditions, created specifically to welcome Canadian visitors looking to trade winter layers for coastal sunshine. What began in 1961 as a simple gesture of hospitality has grown into a multi-day celebration of community, culture, and springtime fun.
One of the hallmarks of Can-Am Days is the value it brings to your trip. Canadian visitors can take advantage of discounted accommodations, attraction savings, dining perks, and retail specials simply by showing proof of Canadian residency.
The biggest investment of your vacation is the resort you decide to book. Oceanfront resorts abound at the beach and feature a wide range of accommodations for your family and a list of amenities, such as pools, water parks, lazy rivers, onsite dining, and more. If oceanfront isn’t a priority for your family, shift directions and book a beach house rental that is a block or two from the beach. It’s still a win-win, saving you money and serving as a great vacation spot in Myrtle Beach.
Entertaining the family in Myrtle Beach doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg. If you’re keeping an eye on expenses, rest assured: there are plenty of affordable adventures waiting, from sun-soaked outdoor fun and toe-tapping entertainment to crave-worthy dining and family-friendly attractions.
Check out the 2026 Visitor’s Guide for discounts on dinner shows, entertainment venues, attractions, mini golf and more.
There are also many free festivals and concerts scheduled during the summer at Broadway at the Beach, and Barefoot Landing. Stroll along the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk for classic family fun or the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk for live music, restaurants and fresh views of the water. Explore the Myrtle Beach or Huntington Beach State Park and enjoy some of the area's most pristine beaches and hidden gems like Atalaya Castle.
Myrtle Beach is host to more than 2,000 restaurants that feed families of all budgets. Look for resorts that offer a free breakfast spread each morning. And check out kids-eat-free restaurants and more dining deals, discounts, and coupon books.
During the summer season Coast RTA’s Entertainment Shuttle offers a FREE, hop-on-hop-off bus every 30 minutes from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., connecting key stops in Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach. It’s a great way to explore without spending a dime on gas or parking.
