July 1 is a national holiday! Canada’s Capital Region comes alive with national celebrations. Across the country, Canada Day is celebrated by participating in activities organized in the communities. Take advantage of July 1 to create memorable moments with the people around you.
Daytime Ceremony
The daytime ceremony highlights who we are as a people. It underlines important anniversaries and themes while recognizing the diversity of our country.
The daytime ceremony includes a special Citizenship Ceremony and is an opportunity to connect with people from different communities.
How to watch it from anywhere in Canada
Across Canada, you can watch the daytime ceremony on CBC Television, CBC Gem, ICI Radio-Canada Télé, ICI RDI and ICI Tou.tv starting at 11:00 am (Eastern time), 12:00 pm (Atlantic time) and 12:30 pm (Newfoundland time).
How to participate in Canada’s Capital Region
To attend the daytime ceremony, make your way to LeBreton Flats Park from 11:45 to 1:30 pm (ET).
Evening Ceremony
The evening show is the most anticipated event on July 1. Live from Canada’s capital, this 2-hour concert unites people across the country to the rhythm of music. Enjoy performances from various artists — broadcast from major Canadian cities — while you sing and dance to classics and newer hits!
How to watch it from anywhere in Canada
Across the country, the evening show is broadcast live on CBC Television and ICI Radio-Canada Télé at 8 pm (local time), 9 pm (Atlantic time) and 9:30 pm (Newfoundland time); and on CBC Gem, Radio-Canada.ca and ICI Tou.tv at 8 pm (ET).
How to participate in Canada’s Capital Region
To attend the evening show, head to the LeBreton Flats Park, in Ottawa. The pre-show begins at 7:15 pm. The evening show runs from 8 to 10 pm (ET) and is followed by the Tim Hortons Canada Day fireworks display.
Fireworks
On July 1, see the sky light up over the Ottawa-Gatineau region with the Tim Hortons Canada Day Fireworks. Beginning at 10 pm (ET), this pyrotechnic show brings the evening to an explosive end!
The best places to watch the fireworks
This year, the Tim Hortons Canada Day Fireworks are presented near LeBreton Flats Park, in Ottawa. You can see them from many locations in Canada’s Capital Region. For a spectacular view, go to LeBreton Flats Park or head to the surrounding streets, which are closed to car traffic.
Getting around
Check out the Getting around section to plan your trip to downtown Ottawa-Gatineau on July 1.
