10:05 pm (approx.)
Some of the best views are from Jacques-Cartier Park, Major's Hill Park, the Canadian Museum of Civilization and along the Ottawa River.
(The fireworks will be set off from the Astrolabe at approximately 10:05 pm, right after the evening show on Parliament Hill.)
View the a video of the 2009 Canada Day Fireworks from the Ottawa River on the Capital Cruises boat.
Fireworks - Canada Day 2009 Listings - Standard(View Map)
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.