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Join us as we celebrate our country’s birthday in Canada’s Capital Region! A myriad of free activities take place throughout the day on both sides of the Ottawa River — including street entertainers, games, ceremonies and performances — all culminating in a breathtaking fireworks show in the night sky. Don your red and white, and take part in the festivities, as we proudly celebrate our country’s history and our Canadian traditions.

Festival Information:

General information: 613.239.5000 ● 1.800.465.1867 ● 613.239.5090 (TTY) ● 1.866.661.3530 (toll-free TTY)

General information email: info@ncc-ccn.ca

Location:   Parliament Hill, Jacques-Cartier Park, Major’s Hill Park & Confederation Park, Ottawa, ON

On the Web:

Website: www.canadaday.gc.ca

Map:

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This year’s Ottawa’s Canada Day Arts Festival begins on June 30, 2011 with a special performance by the Nepean Concert Band. The Canada Day Festival has talented performers, unique entertainment and fun for the whole family from June 22 through July 1. We invite everyone to Andrew Haydon Park in the city’s west-end to savor foods for every palette and enjoy the colourful entertainment and activities offered by a variety of stellar performers. There’s something for everyone – midway rides and games, helicopter rides, pony rides, a petting zoo, a car show, face painting, live musical band, entertainment, beer tent, cultural events and a Canada Day fireworks display like no other. Best of all, admission to the festival is free!

Event Highlights:

• Marching band
• Live entertainment
• Children’s games
• Pony rides
• Petting farm animals zoo
• Car show
• Cultural events
• Food concessions

Festival Information:

General information: 613.567.4532

General information email: info@canadadayfestival.com

Locations:

Julianna Park – 870 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON

Dow’s Lake – 1001 Queen Elizabeth Drive, Ottawa, ON

Tickets:

www.canadadayfestival.com

On the Web:

Website:  www.canadadayfestival.com

Map:
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