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Canada Day

As is the case every year Ottawa is the place to be for the nation's birthday. On July 1, hundreds of thousands of people celebrate Canada Day in Ottawa with concerts, picnics, fireworks, street performances, and other activities.

This year Canada Day's main sites are Parliament Hill, Major's Hill Park, Jacques-Cartier Park, and Confederation Park.

This guide is provided courtesy of the NCC. Use the links below to find the information you need. Hope we'll see you on the hill.

Choose from these Ottawa Canada Day Events info:

July 1 Schedule of Events

  • 9 am — Carillon Concert
  • 9:30 am — Flag Raising Ceremony
  • 10 am — Changing of the Guard Ceremony
  • Noon to 1:30 pm — Canada Day Noon Show (Broadcast Live)
    The Canada Day Noon Show combines ceremony and the arts. The event begins with the inspection of the guard and the 21-gun salute. The focus then turns to the main stage for cultural performances from across Canada and Canada Day speeches by dignitaries.
  • 2 pm to 5 pm — Various Street Performers
    Relax on the lawns of Parliament while strolling buskers and drummers entertain.
  • 7:30 pm to 10 pm — Canada Day Evening Show (Broadcast Live)
    The Canada Day Evening Show includes a variety of performances by Canadian artists. Enjoy the fun and sing along with great Canadian musicians.
  • 10 pm — Fireworks
    The celebrations reach a grand finale with fireworks that can be seen over the Parliament Buildings.
Featured Upcoming Events - Canada Day 2012 Listings
Canada Day Fireworks - Ottawa Canada Day
Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario,

Canada Day

10 pm (approx.)

The best views are from Jacques-Cartier Park and the Canadian Museum of Civilization (both in Gatineau), as well as Major's Hill Park (in Ottawa), Victoria Island, and along the Ottawa River.

 
Standard Upcoming Events - Canada Day 2012 Listings
240 McLeod Street, Ottawa, Ontario,
Phone: (613) 566 4700

Sunday, July 1, 2012
9 am to 6 pm

Free admission to the museum “castle” on Canada Day! Discover weird and wonderful creatures in the amazing “Extreme Mammals” exhibition. Be dazzled by the beautiful minerals in the Vale Earth Gallery. Visit the popular dinosaurs, mammals, birds and creepy crawlies. Chat with friendly educators and enjoy hands-on activities.

 
1812 on Tour: “A Time to Discover” - Ottawa Canada Day
Major's Hill Park, Ottawa, Ontario,

10 am to 5 pm Visit the “1812 on Tour” kiosk presented by Parks Canada, and learn about a significant chapter in Canada’s history

 
Jacques-Cartier Park, Gatineau, Quebec,

10 am to 6 pm Discover our Canadian cultural heritage through these municipalities that are integrating arts and culture into community life.

 
50th Anniversary of the Canadian Coast Guard - Ottawa Canada Day
Jacques-Cartier Park, Gatineau, Quebec,

10 am to 6 pm For 50 years, the Canadian Coast Guard has been a symbol of service and security.

 
Aboriginal Experiences at Victoria Island - Ottawa Canada Day
Victoria Island, Ottawa, Ontario,
Phone: (613) 564 9494

11 am to 5 pm Enjoy authentic programs of First Nations drumming and dancing, traditional Aboriginal cuisine, children' craft making, and storytelling in a teepee.

 
Burundi Ramesha Drums - Ottawa Canada Day
Major's Hill Park, Ottawa, Ontario,

5:30 pm Burundi Ramesha Drums

 
Bytown Museum - Ottawa Canada Day
Bytown Museum 1 Canal Lane, Ottawa, Ontario,
Phone: (613) 234 4570

10 am to 4 pm Enjoy a free exhibition about Ottawa’s history and the building of the Rideau Canal on the ground floor.

 
Canada Aviation and Space Museum - Ottawa Canada Day
Canada Aviation and Space Museum 11 Aviation Parkway, Ottawa, Ontario,

9 am to 5 pm The Canada Aviation and Space Museum is among the best places to celebrate Canada Day with your family.

 
Canada Day Breakdance Battle - Ottawa Canada Day

6 pm to 8 pm B-boys and B-girls engage in stiff competition in the second Canada Day championship. Hosted by Luca "Lazy Legz" Patuelli.

 
Canada Day Evening Show - Ottawa Canada Day
Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ontario,

A one-hour edition of the evening show will be televised on CBC and Radio-Canada at 9 pm local (11:05 AT/11:30 NT), with special programs on ARTV and Espace Musique.

 
Canada Day Face Painting by Kromatik - Ottawa Canada Day
Major's Hill Park, Ottawa, Ontario,

10 am to 5 pm Round ’em up, and bring ’em in! This phenomenal team of professional makeup artists will transform faces into works of art.

 
Canada Day Noon Show - Ottawa Canada Day
Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ontario,

The Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages invites you to join thousands of Canadians on Parliament Hill to celebrate Canada’s 145th birthday. The theme for the Noon Show is “Celebrating the Heritage of 1812.”

 
Canada Day on Rideau Street - Ottawa Canada Day
Rideau Street, Ottawa, Ontario,

Noon to 6 pm Rideau Street between Sussex Drive and Dalhousie Street

 
Canada Day Weekend at the Canada Agriculture Museum - Ottawa Canada Day
Canada Agriculture Museum, Ottawa, Ontario,

9 am to 5 pm June 30 to July 2 A fun-filled day of games, activities, and ice cream making — and tasting!

 
Canadian Museum of Civilization - Ottawa Canada Day
100 Laurier, Gatineau, Quebec,
Phone: (819) 776 7000

9 am to 8 pm Take advantage of free admission to the museum to visit our special summer exhibitions

 
Canadian Museum of Nature - Ottawa Canada Day
Canadian Museum of Nature 240 McLeod Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 2R1
Phone: (613) 566 4700

9 am to 5 pm Free general admission to the museum “castle” on Canada Day!

 
Carillon Concert - Ottawa Canada Day
Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ontario,

9 am Take in a truly unique musical experience — the 53-bell carillon of the Peace Tower.

 
Jacques-Cartier Park, Ottawa, Ontario,

CBC Songwriter Circle with performances by Ash Koley (Man.), Simon Walls (Que.), Beth Moore (Ont.)* and Deon Blyan* (Alta.).

 
Chalk Art Creations by Fleurs de macadam - Ottawa Canada Day
Major's Hill Park, Ottawa, Ontario,

10 am to 5 pm Howdy Canadians! Use your imagination help create a beautiful chalk art gallery on the pavement.

 
Changing the Guard - Ottawa Canada Day
Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ontario,

10 am A pageantry of marching music and military drills, performed by the Governor General’s Foot Guards.

 
Cheerleading Workshop - Ottawa Canada Day
Jacques-Cartier Park, Gatineau, Quebec,

Noon and 4:30 pm Come and meet the cheerleaders from Collège Saint-Joseph de Hull, who will reveal some of the secrets behind their acrobatics.

 
Chicken Corner - Cooking Demonstrations - Ottawa Canada Day
Major's Hill Park, Ottawa, Ontario,

Chicken Corner — Cooking Demonstrations Pick up some delicious cooking tips in Chicken Corner, behind the Fairmont Chateau Laurier!

 
Chicken Corner — Fesso - Ottawa Canada Day
Major's Hill Park, Ottawa, Ontario,

10:45 am, 12:45 pm and 2:45 pm Fesso, the professional stunt clown, will charm you with his circus skills, comedy and juggling acts.

 
Colouring Canada - Ottawa Canada Day
Jacques-Cartier Park, Gatineau, Quebec,

10 am to 6 pm Mark your mark on a giant mural of Canada! Help transform the mural into a colourful work of art. For 6- to 12-year-olds.

 
Cooperative Games - Ottawa Canada Day
Jacques-Cartier Park, Gatineau, Quebec,

10 am to 6 pm Games for families and groups — guaranteed fun for young and old!

 
Country Line Dancing Demonstrations and Workshops - Ottawa Canada Day
Major's Hill Park, Ottawa, Ontario,

11:15 am, 12:45 pm, 2:15 pm and 3:45 pm Throw on your cowboy boots, and join line dance leader Dave Western in a western dancing celebration!

 
Cowboy Craft Zone! - Ottawa Canada Day
Major's Hill Park, Ottawa, Ontario,

10 am to 5 pm Hats off to our cowboys! Be creative, and design your very own cowboy hat, horseshoe or handkerchief — or mosey on home with your own sheriff star badge!

 
Currency Museum of the Bank of Canada - Ottawa Canada Day
Currency Museum of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario,

Come and celebrate Canada Day at the Currency Museum! Fun activities for the whole family, in a relaxed setting.

 
Major's Hill Park, Ottawa, Ontario,

10 am to 5 pm Create your own Canada Day souvenir with recycled jeans.

 
Evening Show at Major's Hill Park - Ottawa Canada Day
Jacques Cartier Park, Ottawa, Ontario,

6 pm to 10:45 pm 2012 Cultural Capitals of Canada Show with Calgary artist Deon Blyan and Niagara region artist, Beth Moore*

 
Extreme Transformation Face Painting - Ottawa Canada Day
Jacques-Cartier Park, Gatineau, Quebec,

10 am to 6 pm Enter a world of transformation! Step inside the minibus — and leave with a completely changed appearance.

 
Major's Hill Park, Ottawa, Ontario,

Celebrate Calgary with renowned fancy dancer Sandra Crazy Bull. Learn the dance moves to Calgary’s Cultural Capital theme song and first number one international hit “Sweet City Woman.”

 
Fiery Performance - Ottawa Canada Day
Jacques-Cartier Park, Gatineau, Quebec,

8:30 pm In the shadows of twilight, watch as balls of fire and flaming rings illuminate the sky. Skilled fire weavers heat things up and amaze the crowd.

 
Flag-Raising Ceremony - Ottawa Canada Day
Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ontario,

9:30 am Join us as we mark the 50th anniversary of the Canadian Coast Guard and the War of 1812 bicentennial!

 
From Far and Wide: Honouring Great Canadians - Ottawa Canada Day
90 Wellington Street , Ottawa, Ontario,

Featuring interpretative panels and multimedia elements, this unique exhibit inspires and educates visitors of all ages about Canada’s national honours, their recipients and their stories.

 
Giddy-Up Zone! - Ottawa Canada Day
Major's Hill Park, Ottawa, Ontario,

10 am to 6 pm Keep your eye out for the silver mechanical cowboy. His moves are sure to rustle up an audience!

 
Great Canadian Oath Procession - Ottawa Canada Day
Major's Hill Park, Ottawa, Ontario,

2 pm Great Canadian Oath Procession With Burundi Ramesha Drums

 
Great Canadian Oath! (Reaffirmation Ceremony) - Ottawa Canada Day
Major's Hill Park, Ottawa, Ontario,

Great Canadian Oath! (Reaffirmation Ceremony) Show your patriotism! Reaffirm yourself as a proud Canadian.

 
Gumboot Dancing - Ottawa Canada Day
Jacques-Cartier Park, Gatineau, Quebec,

11:30 am and 2:30 pm This type of dance originated with Black miners in South Africa as a form of non-verbal communication.

 
Hula Hoop Workshop - Ottawa Canada Day
Jacques-Cartier Park, Gatineau, Quebec,

10:45 am, 1 pm, 3:15 pm and 5:30 pm Learn how to twirl a hula hoop around every part of your body! This workshop combines circus arts and urban dance.

 
Inflatable Games - Ottawa Canada Day
Rue Laurier & Rue de Verdun , Gatineau, Quebec,

10 am to 6 pm Gigantic structures with an obstacle course, a maze and a giant slide.

 
Inspiration Center - Ottawa Canada Day
Major's Hill Park, Ottawa, Ontario,

10 am to 5 pm Take part in the creation of an impressive Canadian collaborative artistic project with a Canadian artist. Don’t miss the evening illumination!

 
Junk Funk Percussion - Ottawa Canada Day
Jacques-Cartier Park, Gatineau, Quebec,

10 am to 6 pm Enter the musical world of percussion — with Junk Funk Percussion, the group that turns trash into musical treasure.

 
Learning the Ropes From a True Cowboy! - Ottawa Canada Day
Major's Hill Park, Ottawa, Ontario,

10:30 am to 5 pm Join roping expert Eric Maisonneuve, as he wrangles up some fun with a lasso workshop. Lasso demonstration on the Giddy-Up Stage at 3:30 pm.

 
Mackenzie King Estate - Ottawa Canada Day
Mackenzie King Estate, Gatineau, Quebec,

9:30 pm to 4:30 pm Mackenzie King Estate is having a party and you’re invited! On July 1, come celebrate Canada Day with a giant birthday cake, music, games for the kids, guided tours of the museum and grounds, and more!

 
Majic 100 - Ottawa Canada Day
Major's Hill Park, Ottawa, Ontario,

10 am to 5 pm Live broadcast from Major’s Hill Park.

 
Jacques-Cartier Park, Gatineau, Quebec,

10 am to 6 pm Run, jump, climb and crawl along the ground. Are you up for the challenge? Try this obstacle course, and test your skills. For 6- to 12-year-olds.

 
Multicultural Dance Performance - Ottawa Canada Day
Jacques-Cartier Park, Gatineau, Quebec,

4 pm to 5 pm Enjoy the skill and panache, and experience the charm and richness of various cultures through rhythm and dance.

 
National Gallery of Canada - Ottawa Canada Day
National Gallery of Canada 380 Sussex Drive , Ottawa, Ontario,
Phone: (613) 990 1985

Celebrate Canada Day with free admission to see your favourite Canadian artists. Join a Docent’s Choice talk in English at 11:15 am or 1:15 pm

 
NCC Beaches and Parks - Ottawa Canada Day
Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario,

All day • Beaches at Meech, Philippe and La Pêche lakes, Gatineau Park • Vincent Massey Park, Ottawa

 
NRJ 104.1 Gatineau-Ottawa - Ottawa Canada Day
Major's Hill Park , Ottawa, Ontario,

10 am to 5 pm Live broadcast from Major’s Hill Park.

 
Ottawa Jazz Festival Inc. at Confederation Park and Marion Dewar Plaza - Ottawa Canada Day
Confederation Park, Ottawa, Ontario,

Canada’s best up-and-coming indie bands — free today, courtesy of the Ottawa Jazz Festival Inc.

 
Outdoor Movie Theatre: Breakaway (PG-13, in French, with English subtitles) - Ottawa Canada Day
Jacques-Cartier Park, Gatineau, Quebec,

10:30 pm (after the fireworks) Rajveer Singh is a 21-year-old dreaming of a professional hockey career.

 
Outdoor Movie Theatre: Monsieur Lazhar (PG-13, in French, with English subtitles) - Ottawa Canada Day
Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario,

9 pm While going through his own personal tragedy, Bachir Lazhar, is hired as a substitute in an elementary school after the abrupt death of one of the teachers.

 
Piknic Electronik Gatineau - Ottawa Canada Day
Canadian Museum of Civilization 100 Laurier Street , Gatineau, Quebec,

Celebrate Canada Day on the beautiful grounds of the Canadian Museum of Civilization, right beside the Ottawa River, in Gatineau.

 
Pony Hop Races - Ottawa Canada Day
Major's Hill Park, Ottawa, Ontario,

10 am to 5 pm Challenge your hopping skills, with these inflatable horse bouncer balls inside a hay bale riding ring. Guaranteed fun and laughter for all ages!

 
President's Choice Canada Day Fireworks - Ottawa Canada Day
Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ontario,

The best views are from Jacques-Cartier Park and the Canadian Museum of Civilization (both in Gatineau), as well as Major's Hill Park (in Ottawa) and along the Ottawa River. This thunderous pyrotechnics show soars over the Ottawa River, beginning at 10 pm.

 
President’s Choice® BBQTOWN - Ottawa Canada Day
Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario,

10 am to 5 pm The President’s Choice®BBQTOWN sizzles on the PlazaBridge, dishing out great food and fun!

 
President’s Choice® Ice Cream Shop Party - Ottawa Canada Day
Major's Hill Park, Ottawa, Ontario,

10 am to 5 pm Join the Ice Cream Shop Party at Major’s Hill Park, and sample delicious President’s Choice® ice cream.

 
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