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 Can I find something with
a Maple Leaf on it ?? by Greggor58,
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It was first referred to as "Dominion Day"..
On October 27, 1982, July 1st which was known as "Dominion Day" became "Canada Day".
Its meaning is different obviously to different people but for many its an opportunity to reflect and appreciate what it means to live in this AMAZING country....how LUCKY are we ,those that are able to call this Country home!
Culturally we are a "melting pot" of different ethnicities and cultures...indigenous peoples from the North...[Throat Singers] ....Native Canadian dancers from the West..Cape Bretton fiddlers from the East Coast..Pipe and Drum bands of Scottish heritage from ANYWHERE in Canada,Rock and Pop Musicians...you name it...its here !!When the Feds put on a show they bring entertainers in from different parts of the country and WE that are here at the time can experience it !@!
In Ottawa and elsewhere....there are parades,babecues,live performances[Canadian of COURSE] of musicians and dancers from different parts of Canada,parties and a whole lot of beer drinking Im sure!
The crowds downtown Ottawa can be quite large....and there are many different venues where things are going on...Parliament Hill...Major's hill Park...and most of the suburbs have they're own celebrations.
The Grand Finale is marked by a fireworks show that is always quite impressive! Address: Many different venues in OttawaDirections: Just look... : o ]
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 A party on Parliament Hill by duanestorey
It's an absolutely amazing party! Leave a Comment Address: All downtown Ottawa on July 1st.
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Definitely go to Capitol Hill for the July 1st (Canada Day) Festivities -- they are beautiful!! Leave a Comment
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Party. Thousands of people flood Ottawa to take part in both official and unoffocial celebrations of Canada Day. Official celebrations include an all day program of performances by Canadian musicians, comedians, actors, etc. on Parliament Hill, ending with fireworks around midnight. Leave a Comment Directions: PARLIAMENT HILL is a good spot to go and check out the official celebrations, but go early if you want to get within viewing distance of the stage because it gets crowded. However, you can basically g
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 by Bytowner
Festivities start bright and early (around 10AM I believe) with a changing of the guard and the RCMP (mounties) musical ride on Parliament Hill (CHARGE!!!). The Governor General arrives with a parade of mounties and military in ceremonial uniform. A stage is set up on Parliament Hill. There are two shows, one at noon and one in the evening. The noon show is family focused. Speeches are given, the highlight being the Governor General and the Prime Minister, and Canadian acts perform for the crowd. Everything finishes up with the national anthem and a fly past by the Snowbirds (Canada's Airforce demonstration team). There are a thousand other activities going on, so check at the InfoCentre or online for information.
The evening show usually has the better acts and the focus is really to party. Despite the best efforts of the Mounties, there is usually quite a bit of drinking, so families beware. It's not unsafe, but things to get messy as soon as the show finishes (how they clean up for the next day I'll never know!). OCTranspo is free, but the buses will be packed so have a place to stay downtown if possible (though you won't escape the noise outside).
Buskers and musicians perform throughout the city (notably on Sparks Street and Wellington Street) for most of the day.
Unless you get there really early, parking is really tough, so plan ahead. Bring water and suntan lotion or you're going to get crispy. Address: Ottawa downtown core
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 The Hill on Canada Day by luke82
Everyone is dressed in Red and White and everyone has a great time! The night features many acts from cultural exhibitions, dance acts, pop/rock performances, and is capped off by a wonderful fireworks display. If you are in Canada during this time, make sure to come to Ottawa for Canada Day, it is by far the best place to celebrate Canadian Pride. People from all over Canada and the world come together to show support for their country, and Parliament Hill is a great gathering point. Leave a Comment Address: Parliament HillDirections: Downtown
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