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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:

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Canada Day Fireworks
Ottawa, Ottawa Ontario,
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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.

Canada Day Fireworks - Ottawa Canada Day
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Canada Day Noon Show on Parliament Hill
Parliament Hill, Ottawa Ontario, K1A 0A9
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Canada Day
Noon to 1:30pm

The Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages invites you to join the Governor General, the Prime Ministe r and thousands of Canadians on Parliament Hill to mark Canada's hosting of the upcoming Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

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Avenue of the 2009 Cultural Capitals of Canada
Major's Hill Park
1 Rideau St, Ottawa Ontario, K1N 8S7
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Canada Day
10 am to 5 pm

Discover our Canadian cultural heritage through these municipalities that are integrating arts and culture into community life.

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Bytown Museum
1 Canal Lane, Ottawa Ontario,
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Canada Day

10 am to 5 pm

Enjoy free presentations about Ottawa's history, on the ground floor. Regular admission applies for temporary and permanent exhibitions, on the upper floors.

Bytown Museum - Ottawa Canada Day
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Canada Agriculture Museum
P.O. Box 9724, Ottawa Ontario,
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Canada Day
am to 5pm

Celebrate Canada’s birthday! Games, ice cream making and other fun-filled family activities, plus spacious outdoor grounds and engaging indoor exhibitions. Free admission and parking.

Canada Agriculture Museum - Ottawa Canada Day
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Canada Aviation Museum
11 Aviation Pkwy, Ottawa Ontario,
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Canada Day

9 am to 5 pm

Celebrate Canada Day at the Canada Aviation Museum. Thrill to the sight of the Snowbirds - Canada's premiere aerobatic team - and flypasts of vintage aircraft! Displays and activities for the entire family -  a treasure trove of marvellous flying machines to discover, just minutes from downtown! The Canada Aviation Museum: where imagination takes flight. Free parking.

Canada Aviation Museum - Ottawa Canada Day
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Canada Day Run
Jacques-Cartier Park, Gatineau Quebec,
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Canada Day Run - One-Kilometre Kids' Run
Canada Day Run - Three-Kilometre Walk

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Canada Science and Technology Museum
1867 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa Ontario,
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Canada Day
9 am to 5 pm

Canada’s largest science and technology museum is a great hands-on experience for visitors of all ages. Discover the “Karsh: Image Maker” exhibition, and participate in the events and activities taking place from June 12 to September 13.

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Canadian Museum of Civilization
100 Laurier, Gatineau Quebec,
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Canada Day
9 am to 9 pm

Celebrate Canada Day with free admission! Visit this summer’s special exhibition: “Mythic Beasts: Dragons, Unicorns and Mermaids.”

Canadian Museum of Civilization - Ottawa Canada Day
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Canadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod Street, Ottawa Ontario,
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Camada Day
9 am to 8 pm

Special exhibition! From June 12 to September 7, the "Canadian Wildlife Photography of the Year" exhibition will feature the 30 winning photographs from the 2008 Canadian Geographic contest. Grand reopening of the fully renovated museum on May 21, 2010.

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Canadian War Museum
1 Vimy Place, Ottawa Ontario,
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Canada Day
9 am to 9 pm

Visit this summer's special exhibition: "Camouflage."

Canadian War Museum - Ottawa Canada Day
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Changing the Guard
Parliament of Canada, Ottawa Ontario, K1A 0A9
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Canada Day
July 1,2009 10am

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

Changing the Guard - Ottawa Canada Day
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Chicken Corner - Cooking Demonstrations
Major's Hill Park
1 Rideau St, Ottawa Ontario, K1N 8S7
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Canada Day
11:30 am, 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm

Pick up some delicious cooking tips in Chicken Corner, behind the Fairmont Château Laurier!

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Chicken Corner - Home of the 17th Annual Great Canadian Chicken BBQ
Majors Hill Park, Ottawa Ontario, K1N 8S7
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Canada Day
10 am to 5 pm

Try our new chicken sandwich recipe, or dig into our refreshing chicken Caesar salad! Remember, proceeds from your chicken purchase support the Ottawa Food Bank!

* While quantities last.

Chicken Corner - Home of the 17th Annual Great Canadian Chicken BBQ - Ottawa Canada Day
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Currency Museum of the Bank of Canada
245 Sparks Street, Ottawa Ontario,
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Canada Day
10:30 am to 5 pm

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

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Daytime Show at Major's Hill Park
Major's Hill Park
1 Rideau St., Ottawa Ontario, K1N 8S7
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Canada Day
Noon to 5 pm

  • CBC Songwriter Circle featuring the Six String Nation Guitar - Julie Doiron (N.B.), Justin Rutledge (Ont.), The Sojourners (B.C.) and Maybe Smith (Sask.)

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Mackenzie King Estate
In and Around Ottawa-Gatineau, Ottawa Ontario,
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Canada Day
1:30 pm to 4:30 pm

In NCC's Gatineau Park

Come celebrate in a quiet atmosphere, with a giant birthday cake, a concert with the Sons of Scotland Pipe Band, games for the kids and more!

Mackenzie King Estate - Ottawa Canada Day
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National Arts Centre
53 Elgin St, Ottawa Ontario,
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Canada Day

10 am to 4:30 pm

Something for everyone! Rain or shine.

National Arts Centre - Ottawa Canada Day
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National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex Dr, Ottawa Ontario,
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Canada Day
10 am to 5 pm

The exhibition "From Raphael to Carracci: The Art of Papal Rome"contains more than 150 paintings and drawings that will transport you to 16th century Rome. Admission fees apply.

Canada Day: Free admission to the National Gallery's permanent collection only.

National Gallery of Canada - Ottawa Canada Day
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Origami
Majors Hill Park, Ontario Ontario, K1N 8S7
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Canada Day
10 am to 5 pm

Celebrate 80 years of diplomatic relations between Canada and Japan, through workshops and cultural interpretation.

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Ottawa Jazz Festival Inc.
Confederation Park, Ottawa Ontario,
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Canada Day

11 am to 7 pm

At Confederation Park

Canada Day - Free today only, courtesy of the National Capital Commission (NCC).

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President's Choice Anthem Pavilion
Majors Hill Park
1 Rideau St, Ottawa Ontario, K1N 8S7
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Canada Day
10 am to 5 pm

Come join the fun and take your turn at singing our Canadian national anthem, karaoke-style! All participants will receive a $10 President’s Choice gift card.

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RCMP Musical Ride
Parliament of Canada, Ottawa Ontario, K1A 0A9
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Canada Day
July 1, 2009 10:30 am

Representing a colourful tradition and ceremony, with scarlet uniforms and majestic horses, this performance gives Canadians from coast to coast the opportunity to experience part of our heritage and national identity.

RCMP Musical Ride - Ottawa Canada Day
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Royal Canadian Mint
320 Sussex Dr, Ottawa Ontario,
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Canada Day
9 am to 7 pm

Come by for a free tour! Learn how coins are crafted, and discover the rich history of Canada’s world-class mint. There will be special activities for everyone to enjoy. See you there!

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TELETOON 2009 Tour
Jacques-Cartier Park, Gatineau Quebec,
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Canada Day
10 am to 5 pm

Surf's up this Canada Day, as the TELETOON "Get Stoked Tour" comes to Jacques-Cartier Park! Sticking to the surf theme of TELETOON's newest show,"Stoked" visitors can play teletoon.com games in the Surf Shack, and win prizes by testing their knowledge of TELETOON trivia on the spin-to-win wheel. Kids can even strike a pose on the surfboard simulator, and have their picture taken against an exclusive "Stoked" background.

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