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Major's Hill Park · Canada Day 2008

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:
 

94.9 RockDétente Gatineau-Ottawa

10 am to 5 pm

Week-end RockDétente sur demande, will be broadcast live.

Aboriginal Culture and Interpretation

Discover a spiritual world of traditions with Aboriginal artists, including the Asinabika Women’s Drum Circle (all nations).

In collaboration with Indian and Northern Affairs Canada.

African Hair Braiding

Celebrate in Afro-Canadian style!

And Much More...

Face painting you won’t want to wash off! Cool off in the water walk-through. Visit the Dairy Farmers of Canada tent.

Avenue of the 2008 Cultural Capitals of Canada

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

Surrey, British Columbia

Murray Sanders, pottery artist
Deborah Putman, dream art expression artist
Glocal Project, interactive new media
Nanaimo, British Columbia

Phil Ashbee, Aboriginal wood carver
John Hofman, coal miner storyteller
Gerda Hofman, visual artist
Morden, Manitoba

Jake Goertzen, sculptor
Katie Friesen, quilter
Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre
Sackville, New Brunswick

Choleena DiTullio, painter
Peter Manchester, hockey stick artist and author
In collaboration with the Cultural Capitals of Canada program, Canadian Heritage.

Celebrate 400 Years of Shared History

An opportunity to honour the presence of Aboriginal peoples in North America. Interpretation and activities focusing on the Iroquois culture and way of life. Workshop for children aged 3 and up.

In collaboration with Indian and Northern Affairs Canada.

Chicken Corner — Home of the 16th Annual Great Canadian Chicken BBQ*

Sponsored by Chicken Farmers of Canada.

Try our award-winning chicken sandwich or our refreshing chicken Caesar salad! Remember, 50 cents from your chicken purchase goes to the Ottawa Food Bank!

*While quantities last.

Mendhi

Experience the timeless art of henna painting.

Origami

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

President’s Choice® Anthem Pavilion

Sponsored by President’s Choice®.

We’re searching for the Canadian Anthem Idol! Come audition for your chance to win a $1,000 President's Choice® gift card! All participants will receive a $10 President's Choice® gift card.

Show Off Your Summer!

Look out for the Rogers Street Team and try the VU, the hot new touch phone from LG. The team will be taking pictures of you and your friends doing what you do best — enjoying your summer!

The Drive to Survive Tour Comes to the Capital

Don’t miss the DUMB Car (Distractions Under­mining Motorist Behaviour)! Test your reaction times to such common distractions as cellphones, CDs, MP3 players, and eating and drinking.

Presented by Insurance Bureau of Canada.

The Six String Nation Guitar

Here’s a chance to admire this unique instrument made of over 60 pieces from different aspects of Canada’s history.

Six String Nation's official website

Toyota Pavilion

Celebrate Canada Day with Toyota, and learn about the company’s continuing commitment to Canadians.

Chicken Corner — Cooking Demonstrations

11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm

Sponsored by Chicken Farmers of Canada.

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

Daytime Shows at Major's Hill Park

Folk and Popular Arts!
Ottawa Citizen Main Stage

11 am to 5 pm

The Checkerboard Guy (B.C.)
Stephanie Hardy (N.S.)
Eccodek featuring Kiran Ahluwalia (Ont.)
Citizenship Reaffirmation Ceremony, with citizenship judge Suzanne Pinel, CM (former children’s performer “Marie-Soleil”)
Maple Leaf Song Circle — Garnet Rogers (Ont.), Murray McLauchlan (B.C.), Ron Hynes (N.L.) and Amanda Rheaume (Ont.)
In collaboration with Indian and Northern Affairs Canada and Democracy 250.

Plate-spinning busker

11:30 am, 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm

Fesso (Ont.) — Plate-spinning busker

Urban Art Show

11:30 am, 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm

Come watch urban street culture descend upon the dance floor with Brazilian capoeira, breakdance circles (cyphers) to live DJ music, and special breakdance (b-boy/b-girl) showcases from some of the top crews in Canada.

Evening Show at Major's Hill Park

A Contemporary Folk Evening!
6 pm to 10 pm

Experience the original sounds of Canadian musical talent!

Hayley Sales (B.C.) — Folk, pop
Murray McLauchlan (B.C.) — Folk, country
Garnet Rogers (Ont.) — Blues, rock, country/bluegrass
Salute to Stan Rogers with Garnet Rogers (Ont.) and Stephanie Hardy (N.S.) — Folk
Mauvais Sort (Que.) — Folk rock, Celtic, roots
Amanda Rheaume (Ont.) — Pop, rock, funk
Hawksley Workman (Ont.) — Pop, rock
In collaboration with Indian and Northen Affairs Canada and Democracy 250.

President's Choice® Canada Day Fireworks Spectacular - 10:05 pm (approx.)

President’s Choice® Canada Day Fireworks Spectacular

10:05 pm (approx.)

This thunderous pyrotechnics show soars over the Ottawa River, beginning at 10:05 pm. Visitors can expect some special features this year, as we celebrate some of Canada’s important historical milestones.

The best views are from Jacques-Cartier Park, the Canadian Museum of Civilization, Major’s Hill Park, and along the Ottawa River.

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