skip to main content

Snowbirds, British Red Arrows flying by Parliament Hill

Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds and a CF-18 fly over Parliament Hill during a flypast celebrating the RCAF centennial, on Canada Day in Ottawa, on Monday, July 1, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

By Natasha O'Neill

Posted Sep 4, 2024 12:19:09 PM.

Last Updated Sep 4, 2024 09:54:37 PM.

People are going to get another chance to see an air show in the nation’s capital just as summer comes to a close.

On Sept. 4, the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Royal Air Force (British) will be flying past downtown over the Ottawa River for a ribbon cutting ceremony.

The British High Commission in Ottawa is officially opening its new office and to celebrate it scheduled the British Red Arrows and the Snowbirds for a flyby.

The building is located at 140 Sussex Dr. and is being celebrated for being the “greenest” U.K. diplomatic building, incorporating “cutting-edge” sustainable technology and features.

The jets are set to fly past Parliament Hill at around 6:15 p.m.

After, the Red Arrows will continue on the Maple Hawk 2024 tour supporting the RCAF’s centenary year.

Submit a Correction

Accessibility Feedback

Top Stories

Trudeau could stay or go. Either way, Canadians should brace for a spring election

OTTAWA — Canada appears to be barrelling toward a spring election now that the NDP is vowing to vote down the government early next year — whether Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stays on or not. Political...

Economists say more room to fall as Canadian dollar continues downward trend

Experts say the next few months are going to be rough for the Canadian dollar as it appears set to continue its downward trend. "We do have more room to fall," said Karl Schamotta, chief market strategist...

Local clothing brand spreading holiday cheer, handing out food and clothing to Ottawa's homeless

Eleven Percent Streetwear, in partnership with a local non-profit — Protecting the Rise — are teaming up with Meatings BBQ to provide warm meals and clothing to Ottawa's homeless population. The...

17h ago

Numerous collisions along Highway 416 and 417, OPP urging drivers to slow down

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Ottawa detachment responded to a handful of collisions along highways 416 and 417, in the early hours this morning. As commuters face snow and icy road conditions, snowplow...

17h ago

Top Stories

Trudeau could stay or go. Either way, Canadians should brace for a spring election

OTTAWA — Canada appears to be barrelling toward a spring election now that the NDP is vowing to vote down the government early next year — whether Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stays on or not. Political...

Economists say more room to fall as Canadian dollar continues downward trend

Experts say the next few months are going to be rough for the Canadian dollar as it appears set to continue its downward trend. "We do have more room to fall," said Karl Schamotta, chief market strategist...

Local clothing brand spreading holiday cheer, handing out food and clothing to Ottawa's homeless

Eleven Percent Streetwear, in partnership with a local non-profit — Protecting the Rise — are teaming up with Meatings BBQ to provide warm meals and clothing to Ottawa's homeless population. The...

17h ago

Numerous collisions along Highway 416 and 417, OPP urging drivers to slow down

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Ottawa detachment responded to a handful of collisions along highways 416 and 417, in the early hours this morning. As commuters face snow and icy road conditions, snowplow...

17h ago

Most Watched Today

2:18

Cast of 'Red One' movie get stumped on Rudolph

CityNews' Lindsay Dunn spoke with the stars of the new movie 'Red One' about a classic song that will go down in history.

13h ago

7:28

Poilievre won't commit to keeping new social programs amid calls for early election

Caryn Ceolin is joined by Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to discuss the upcoming Liberal cabinet shuffle, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and more.

2:30

Air Canada to adopt new AirTag feature to help recover lost baggage

It will soon be a lot easier to track lost luggage if you’re travelling with Air Canada, United or Delta. Starting this week, the major airlines will partner with Apple to use its find my location technology. Catalina Gillies reports.

2:51

Navigating the health system as a Black woman in Canada

The challenges of navigating a healthcare system that may not always provide proper care because of your skin tone. Afua Baah reports on one of many stories being collected by a national survey looking into the lived experiences of Black women.

2:40

Premier Ford accuses federal NDP leader Singh of 'blowing smoke'

An early provincial election in 2025 remains possible after Premier Ford suggests Singh is "greedy" and won't trigger a trip to the polls federally before next fall. Mark McAllister reports.