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I must really like this building because it also features in my last visit to Ottawa, when we happened by during a Changing of the Guard ceremony (3rd pic). This ceremonial task is carried out through June, July & August and is performed daily (weather permitting) between 10-10:30 AM. The soldiers involved are from the "Canadian Grenadier Guards (with roots dating from 1764), the second-most senior infantry regiment in the reserves of the Canadian Forces. Based in Montreal, its primary role is the provision of combat-ready troops in support of Canadian regular infantry. However, since it is also a Household regiment, it performs similar ceremonial duties to the Guards regiments of the British Army, which primarily entails mounting the guard on Parliament Hill and at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, a task it shares with Canada's other Household infantry regiment, the Governor General's Foot Guards" (thanks to Wikipedia). Leave a Comment Directions: Parliament Hill, Ottawa
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 Changing of the guard by HORSCHECK
It's Canadian tradition at its most colourful! The Changing of the Guard brings stirring military drill and music to Parliament Hill. You can see bagpipe muscians as well as marching bands. It is mixture of french and british (scottish) traditions. Leave a Comment Directions: The Changing of the Guard takes place in the summer in front of the Parliament building every morning between 10:00 and 10:30 a.m.
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Parliament Hill by Lisser
Go early to learn about the symbolism, history, regiments and proceedings of the ceremony. Leave a Comment Directions: Main lawn of Parliament Hill, Ottawa
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 by PrairieDee
The formal changing of the guard ceremony is quite entertaining. During the summer it seemed to take place every morning. I'm not sure of the usual schedule. Leave a Comment Address: Parliment Hill, Ottawa.
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 by jules_rules
You get to see the Canadian Mounted police do their thing. I's educational along with fun. Leave a Comment Directions: It's central Ottawa, just across from the tourist bureau.
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Once you in Ottawa anyway, a great way to spend the afternoon is watching hte changing of the guards. All you need to do is be by the parliament buildings and enjoy the show! Leave a Comment
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The changing of the guard is definately worth-while! I believe it occurs every morning at 8:00, though I'm not sure. And do not forget to bend your camera! Leave a Comment Directions: The changing of the guard happens at Parliament Hill every day.
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