Mosaika: Sound and Light Show on Parliament Hill (2012 Dates TBA)
| July 6, 2012 | to | September 3, 2012 |
Mosaika – Sound and Light Show: Canada through the eyes of its people
Mosaika is the story of Canada – our story. A powerful narrative set against the spectacular backdrop of Parliament Hill, Mosaika takes the audience on an unforgettable journey of sound and light, as we explore Canada’s physical, historical and cultural landscapes. This summer, don’t miss this free, bilingual show. Presented nightly in Canada’s Capital Region from July 6 through September 8, 2011.
* Additional presentations have been included until September 8, 2011 from the original end date of September 5, 2011 to allow students or those who may have been away for the summer to see the presentation.
2011 Schedule
July at 10 pm
August at 9:30 pm
September at 9 pm
Fast facts
- Entitled Mosaika : Though the eyes of its people tells the story of Canada through music, lighting effects and imagery projected onto the Centre Block of the Parliament Buildings.
- Visitors can bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the view from Parliament’s lawn.
- The show runs 30 minutes. May be cancelled in the event of bad weather.
- Every evening, Mosaika is preceded by a uniquely interactive preshow, involving Canadians from coast-to-coast-to-coast. By logging onto mosaika-sl.ca, visitors can create videos or post messages that are considered for integration into the preshow, which is updated regularly throughout the summer with these contributions.
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Mosaika raconte l’histoire du Canada — notre histoire. Par la magie du son et de la lumière, ce saisissant spectacle, présenté sur la colline du Parlement, nous fait vivre un voyage inoubliable à la découverte des paysages, de l’histoire et de la culture du Canada.
Cet été, ne manquez pas ce spectacle bilingue gratuit, présenté tous les soirs, du 6 juillet au 8 septembre 2011, dans la région de la capitale du Canada
Horaire 2011
En juillet à 22 h
En août à 21 h 30
En septembre à 21 h
Faits saillants
- Intitulé Mosaika : le Canada raconté par son peuple raconte l’histoire du Canada à travers la musique, des effets de lumière et d’images projetées sur l’édifice du Centre de la colline du Parlement.
- Les spectateurs peuvent apporter leurs chaises ou couvertures afin d’apprécier le spectacle sur la pelouse du Parlement.
- Le spectacle est d’une durée de 30 minutes. Possibilité d’annulation en cas d’intempéries.
- Tous les soirs, Mosaika est précédé d’un prélude interactif unique, auquel auront participé des Canadiennes et Canadiens des quatre coins du pays. En se rendant sur le site mosaika-sl.ca, les internautes peuvent créer une vidéo ou afficher un commentaire qui pourrait être intégré au prélude, lequel changera régulièrement au cours de l’été grâce à ces contributions.
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
On the Web
Website: www.canadascapital.gc.ca/soundandlight
Top 10 Family Activities in Ontario: Rideau Canal Amongst the Top
National Geographic
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A Trip to the Cottage
Ontario is a big, diverse place and its residents, spread across more than a million square kilometers, don’t lay claim to all that many shared experiences. But if there’s one Ontario tradition that’s nearly universal, it’s the family trip to the cottage.
Cottage time is all about campfires, canoe rides, and rainy-day board games. Visitors can get in on the action too; rental cottages are widely available. Popular “cottage country” areas include the Kawarthas and Muskoka, both within a couple hours’ drive of Toronto, and the Rideau Lakes, near Ottawa.
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Toronto Zoo
The Toronto Zoo is the largest in Canada, and one of the largest in the world. Its 460-plus animal species are organized by their region of origin. In addition to the main exhibits, the zoo also offers a special children’s zone with demonstrations, a splash park, and interactive activities for kids.
In recent years the Toronto Zoo has substantially expanded its conservation and education efforts, upgrading animal habitats and funding research projects worldwide. Ask about the zoo’s family-focused educational programs.
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Rideau Canal (Ottawa)
Ottawa’s Rideau Canal is a national historic site and a UNESCO World Heritage site. It was built after the War of 1812 as the key link in a chain of locks, rivers, and lakes that provided an alternate route between Montreal and Kingston, in case of an American invasion of the St. Lawrence River. Today it’s an urban waterway lined with trees and bike paths—perfect for renting a canoe, pedal boat, or bicycle and cruising through downtown. In winter, it’s transformed into the world’s longest skating rink.
Read more on the National Geographic website: Top 10 Family Activities in Ontario
