Canada Day in Ottawa: What to do
Posted Jun 30, 2018 02:09:00 PM.
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Sweltering heat conditions will be plaguing the nation's capital all weekend.
An extreme heat warning is in effect for Ottawa. Temperatures are expected to reach a high of 36C Sunday. The humidex factor will make it feel more like 49C.
If that's not stopping you from celebrating Canada Day, here's a list of what you can do around Ottawa on Sunday.
Official Sites:
Parliament Hill
Where: Parliament Hill, 111 Wellington St.
What: Celebrations on the Hill include an Algonquin blessing of the grounds, Carillion Concert, and various musical acts including The Arkells, Lights, and Elijah Woods x Jamie Fine.
When: Fireworks launched at 10 p.m.
More information: here.
Major's Hill Park
Where: Major's Hill Park, Mackenzie Ave.
What: Celebrations include performances by Noubi Trio, The Beaches, Logan Staats, La Bronze, Jacobus, Charlotte Cardin, Yao, Miss Shelton.
When: Fireworks launched at 10 p.m.
More information: here.
Canadian Museum of History
Where: Canadian Museum of History, 100 Laurier St.
What: Celebrations include special programming, activities, workshops, games, and more!
When: Fireworks launched at 10 p.m.
More information: here.
View more information on the official sites of Canada Day 2018 in Ottawa.
Community Events:
Barrhaven
Where: Clarke Fields Park, 93 Houlahan St.
What: Celebrations at the park include ceremonial speeches, a parade of flags, disco inferno, and end with fireworks.
When: 4-10 p.m. – Fireworks begin at 10 p.m.
More information: here.
Carleton Place
Where: Riverside Park, 175 John St.
What: Celebrations along the Mississippi river include a kid's zone, live entertainment, petting zoo, interactive demonstration and fireworks.
When: 12-10:30 p.m. – Fireworks begin at 9:45 p.m.
More information: here.
Greely
Where: Greely Community Center, 1448 Meadow Dr.
What: Celebrations include trolly rides, pony rides, a magician, a free barbecue from 3-6 p.m., which include hot dogs and water. Beer Garden and Live Music from 2-9 p.m.
When: 2-11 p.m. Fireworks begin at 10 p.m.
More information: here.
Kanata
Where: Walter Baker Park, 100 Charlie Rogers Way.
What: Celebrations include a road race, several live music events, a Jeep test drive tour, and fireworks.
When: 8 a.m.-10 p.m. – Fireworks start at 10 p.m.
More information: here.
Orléans
Where: Petrie Island, 727 Trim Rd.
What: Celebrations include a magic show, live entertainment with several music acts, a dunk tank, and fireworks.
When: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. – Fireworks begin at 10 p.m.
More information: here.
Riverside South
Where: Claudette Cain Park, 660 River Rd.
What: Celebrations include inflatable rides, a petting zoo, pony rides, live entertainment, mini golf, laser tag, archery, and fireworks.
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., fireworks will be during the evening time event.
More information: here.
Stittsville
Where: Sacred Heart High School, 5870 Abbott St E.
What: Celebrations include live music all afternoon and evening, a zipline, horse and wagon rides, face painting, a petting zoo, and fireworks.
When: 1-10 p.m. – Fireworks begin at “9:45 p.m. sharp”
More information: here.
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