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Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival July 26 - August 9, 2008 Tel: (613) 234-8008 Web Site: www.chamberfest.com Each summer, thousands of music lovers travel from across Canada and around the world to attend the largest chamber music festival in the world. Over 250 of the top chamber musicians from Canada and the international scene will perform in acoustically perfect heritage churches. Passes are $50 (Canadian) for adults and $25 for students and permit listeners to attend most of the concerts. Discover more at www.chamberfest.com. The
Changing of the Guard Ceremony June to August Tel: (613) 993-1811 or 1-800 465-1867 Parliament Hill One of Canada's most outstanding attractions, this half-hour ceremony is presented daily on the lawn of Parliament Hill at 10 a.m., from late June until late August, weather permitting. It offers an unrivaled combination of colour, tradition, pageantry and military precision. The Guard is also seen at Rideau Hall, where sentries are posted at the gate and main entrance. The massed bands, pipes and drums of the Canadian Forces meet on Parliament Hill. The evening closes with a traditional Sunset Ceremony. Go early (9:45) to learn about the symbolism, history, regiments and proceedings of the ceremony. Ottawa
Greek Summer Festival August 9 - 19, 2007 1315 Prince of Wales Dr. (between Baseline & Merivale) Tel: (613) 225-8016 Fax: (613) 225-8545 E-mail: festival@helleniccommunity.com Website: http://www.ottawagreekfest.com The Annual Ottawa Greek Festival is all about fun, food & festivities! We have something there for everyone. LIVE A DAY THE GREEK WAY !!! OPA!!
Ottawa SuperEX August 14 - 24, 2008 Tel: (613) 237-7222 Website: www.ottawasuperex.com Ottawa’s end of the summer family bash returns to Lansdowne Park in the heart of Ottawa for 11 days of thrills and non-stop entertainment. The area largest midway and games returns to provide thrills for all ages. Ten performance areas give you non-stop professional and amateur entertainment including the famous Fernandez, the Power of Suggestion show, a thrilling high flying motocross motorcycle jump show as well as plenty of pets and farm animals. Call (613) 237-7222 for information. CKCU
Ottawa Folk Festival August 14 - 17, 2008 Tel: (613) 230-8234 Fax: (613) 230-7887 Website: http://www.ottawafolk.org The annual festival celebrates Canada's rich folk tradition with music, dance, storytelling and crafts.
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Lumière FestivalAugust 9, 2008 Tel: (613) 745-2742 Fax: (613) 745-4153 Email: cccc@bellnet.ca Website: www.lumiereottawa.com The Lumière Festival is an enchanting
evening event that brings together professional artists and performers
with community members to celebrate the beauty and magic of light and
lanterns. Pride
Festival
August 15 - 24, 2008 Pride Committee Ottawa-Gatineau Tel: (613) 421-5387 Website: http://www.prideottawa.com Celebrate the diversity of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community!
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