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Major's Hill Park - Canada Day 2011 |
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The focal point for many Canadian families on July 1st in Ottawa is at Major's Hill Park. Perhaps the best place to view the fireworks, as well as music and entertainment for kids of all ages.
Choose from these Upcoming Events:
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Major's Hill Park - Canada Day 2011
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Intercultural Face Painting
Major's Hill Park, Ottawa, Ontario,
10 am to 5 pm
Talented makeup artists will transform your face into a work of art.
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Avenue of the 2011 Cultural Capitals of Canada
Major's Hill Park, Ottawa, Ontario,
10 am to 5 pm (on display until 10:30 pm)
Discover our Canadian cultural heritage through these municipalities that are integrating arts and culture into community life.
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Circle of Friends
Major's Hill Park, Ottawa, Ontario,
The National Ballet of Canada's 60th Anniversary Tutu Project:
"60 Tutus, 60 Years", Ballet Dance Class, Ballet Dance Class, Flamenco Dance Workshop, and Odissi and Kathak Dance Workshop.
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Zumba
Major's Hill Park , Ottawa, Ontario,
Kick off the day with a healthy and energizing soul shakedown, hosted by "Dance with Alana".
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Ballet Dance Class
Major's Hill Park, Ottawa, Ontario,
Bring your tutu! Celebrate the National Ballet of Canada's 60th anniversary by learning some basic ballet steps and techniques by the teachers at the School of Dance.
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Bhangra Dance Workshop
Major's Hill Park, Ottawa, Ontario,
Catch the bhangra beat! Discover the richness of Indian culture through dance, rhythms, instruments and language, with Jaan Pujab di. Learn this Indian folk dance and get acquainted with the Punjabi dhol drum.
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Canada Place
Major's Hill Park, Ottawa, Ontario,
Proud to be Canadian, eh? Well, so are we. With our five white sails gracing Vancouver's waterfront, Canada Place is a Canadian icon that celebrates Canada.
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Chalk Art Creations by Fleurs de macadam
Major's Hill Park, Ottawa, Ontario,
Use your imagination help create a beautiful chalk art gallery on the pavement. Coloured chalk and a section of pavement are available to young and old alike. (First come, first served.)
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Dr. James Naismith Anniversary
Major's Hill Park, Ottawa, Ontario,
Celebrate the 120th anniversary of the invention of basketball and the 150th anniversary of Dr. James Naismith's birth in Ramsey Township (Almonte, Ontario), through interpretation and artifacts.
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Flamenco Dance Workshop
Major's Hill Park, Ottawa, Ontario,
Learn about the vibrant and colourful art of flamenco dance, with professional dancer Graciela Echague.
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Jaan Punjab Di - Bhangra
Major's Hill Park, Ottawa, Ontario,
Where: Major's Hill Park
When:
Bhangra Dance Workshop: 1 pm and 3:15 pm
Evening Show: 6:45 pm
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Odissi and Kathak Dance Workshop
Major's Hill Park, Ottawa, Ontario,
Discover these famous classical Indian dances with professional dancer Sonia St-Michel Lopez.
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Paralympic Showcase!
Major's Hill Park, Ottawa, Ontario,
Find out about the day-to-day training of paralympic athletes. Wheelchair basketball and other paralympic sports demonstrations. Try to hit the hoop from the free-throw line, and play sitting volleyball.
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President's Choice Canada Day Fireworks
Major's Hill Park, 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.
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Roving Performers - Dream Hunters
Major's Hill Park, Ottawa, Ontario,
Accompanied by their tall, graceful birds, this nomadic tribe of interwoven cultures leaves a trail of poetic exuberance and wonder.
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Slam Dunk Show
Major's Hill Park , Ottawa, Ontario,
A must-see show! Celebrate the 120th anniversary of the creation of basketball with these acrobatic and artistic basketball athletes.
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Slam Dunk URBN ZONE
Major's Hill Park, Ottawa, Ontario,
Paralympic Showcase!
Dr. James Naismith Anniversary
Slam Dunk Show
MJR SKLZ on Major's Hill: Break Battle (dance)
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