Check out the program for Canada Day 2026!

Canada is ready to celebrate in a big way! Make the most of your day filled with music, discoveries and memorable moments with family and friends.

A sea of red and white in Canada’s Capital Region

Grab your flag, wear your colours and join the celebration!

In Ottawa and Gatineau, enjoy a full lineup of shows, ceremonies and activities for all ages, capped off by the iconic Tim Hortons Canada Day Fireworks.

Canada Day activities include…

• Om Canada!

• Festive Avenue

• Ottawa Senators Family Zone

• Supreme Court of Canada Visit

• 360 Video Booth at Lebreton Flats Park

• Parks Canada Exploring Zone

• Les Ah exclamatifs! on the Dance Floor

• Djembe Rhythm Adventure

• Busker Zone

• The Royal Canadian Air Force Pipes & Drums

• Meet the Musical Ride of the RCMP Horses

• …and so much more!

And the best part? It’s all free! See the full calendar of events here.

The country’s most celebrated voices on one stage

Canada Day National Noon Ceremony - 12 p.m. (ET)

Be at the heart of the celebrations at LeBreton Flats Park starting at 12 p.m. ET, or watch the ceremony live across the country on CBC and Radio-Canada television channels and digital platforms.

Canada Day National Evening Show - 8 p.m. (ET)

At 8 p.m. ET, enjoy a spectacular show live from LeBreton Flats Park or tune in from anywhere in Canada on CBC and Radio-Canada television and digital platforms.

Don’t miss this exciting contest

You can now send your “Happy Canada Day” video for a chance to appear during the national evening show and win amazing prizes!

• A VIA Rail trip in 2026: Four travel credits of a maximum value of $5,000 each, provided by VIA Rail

• A Canada Day 2027 VIP experience: Including a three-night hotel stay with breakfast, tourism activities, dining credits, and exclusive Canada Day experiences

Learn more and enter the contest here.