So many amazing Canada Day events are planned to celebrate Canada's Birthday. Here's a round up of where, when and what you need to know! Wear plenty of sunscreen and a hat, take lots of water and be prepared to wait in line. Don't forget to wear your red and white and have fun!
| Events in Downtown Ottawa Parliament Hill With its Peace Tower, the huge crowd, the sea of Canadian flags and, of course, its incomparable atmosphere... the Hill, is THE emblematic site of this exceptional day! The celebrations will begin with a Peace and Friendship Circle, an Algonquin ceremony hosted by Mr. Albert Dumont, and the Peace Tower carillon concert. An official ceremony, with artillery fire and traditional flight over of the Canadian Armed Forces Snowbirds and CF-18, will be followed by the noon show starring the National Arts Centre Orchestra, K’Naan, T. Thomason, Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal, Karim Ouellet, Shawnee and many more. A second Snowbirds air show will kick off the evening show which promises to be most electrifying! KAYTRANADA, Marie Mai, Cœur de Pirate, Brett Kissel the Strumbellas, William Prince, Karim Ouellet, K’Naan, Crystal Shawanda and other guests will warm up the stage. The Manulife Canada Day fireworks show will round off this grandiose gathering with a bang. The evening will end in style with DJ music and a wave of collective pride! Major's Hill Park Canadian diversity at Major’s Hill Park, a most charming site, and let your curiosity be your guide! A multitude of activities with the richness of our communities as a common theme await visitors: interactive works of art, creative and playful games, entertainment and even acrobatics! The Tim Hortons stage will feature many artists including CHANCES, Iskwé, Salebarbes, Said The Whale as well as Tyler Shaw, Corneille, Tokyo Police Club, Élage Diouf and Domeno. Enjoy the magnificent view of the Parliament Buildings and the Ottawa River and admire the Manulife Canada Day Fireworks that will illuminate the Ottawa-Gatineau night sky! Confederation Park Check out a variety of family friendly activities running throughout the day including FREE Jazz Festival performances. National Arts Centre Enjoy a variety of free activities for the entire family, rain or shine from 8:30 a.m. - 4 pm. Includes a variety of free*family-friendly performances and activities in the NAC public spaces. Canada Day at the NAC will feature fun, participatory activities and local artists. |
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| Events at National and Local Museums Learn about Canadian agriculture different Canadian breeds of livestock. There will be games, a craft, ice cream making and tasting, as well a chance to sample classic butter tarts FREE Fun demonstrations and performances FREE Public Stargazing at 9pm Enjoy crafts, photobooth, trivia and giveaways FREE Celebrate Canada Day with a picnic and lawn games at Park Hill, the former name for Billings Estate Cost: $12.50 + tax per person Enjoy visiting the History Museum and Children's Museum FREE Admission to the museum is free on July 1. FREE Family-friendly activities, a Canada themed scavenger hunt, an obstacle course, and more! FREE Enjoy activities and entertainment for the entire family FREE Celebrate Canada Day at Nepean Museum by exploring our new permanent exhibition. Admission by donation Spend a relaxing Canada Day near the water and enjoy a sampling of leisure time pursuits that will transport you back in time. Admission by donation Activities, experiments, and demonstrations for the family FREE |
| Events Around Ottawa Canada Day in Barrhaven |
| Fireworks Fireworks from Parliament Hill - 10:00 pm, Wellington Street Canada Day in Barrhaven - Clarke Fields Park, 93 Houlahan Rd, intersection of Houlahan Rd & Tartan Drive. Canada Day in Kanata - Walter Baker Park, Kanata. 100 Charlie Rogers Way. Canada Day in Orleans - 10:00 pm, 795 Trim Rd Canada Day in Stittsville - 9:45 pm, 5870 Abbott St E, |
Ride for Free all day on Canada Day On July 1, ride at no charge on all OC Transpo routes and Para Transpo. Fare gates at O-Train stations will be open. Presto readers on buses will be covered. |
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