CTVNewsOttawa.ca covers Canada Day activities that take place in Ottawa.
PUBLIC TRANSIT
OC Transpo will be free on Canada Day.
There will be free all-day services on the Confederate line, buses and Para Transpo on Friday.
The OC Transpo bus service will operate on a Sunday schedule, with additional buses to provide more capacity on busy routes throughout the day, and later evening service on many routes after the fireworks.
O-Train Line 1 will run on a special schedule for Canada Day and will run from 6 a.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Saturday, with an increased evening frequency.
Use OC Transpo’s Travel Planner to plan your trip.
Canada Day in the capital region of Canada
Canadian Heritage will host Canada Day 2022 at LeBreton Flats Park in Ottawa and Place des festivals Zibi in Gatineau.
LeBretton Flats Park
LeBreton Flats Park will host the daytime ceremony from 11:30 a.m. and the evening show at 8 p.m.
The day ceremony will feature: Lisa LeBlanc, Tenille Townes, Chantal Kreviazuk, Sarahmee, DJ Shub, Boogat, Kellie Loder, Sebastian Gaskin, Josiane Comeau, Riit, Gurdeep Pandher.
The evening show will feature Charlotte Cardin, Salebarbes, Walk Off The Earth, Ariane Moffatt, Sarahmee, Neon Dreams, Riit, Cindy Bedard, Sebastian Gaskin and Gurdeep Pandher.
You can also check out Tim Hortons’ Summer Fun Zone, the Grains on the Go exhibition, the VIP Zone Giant Tiger GT, the Via Rail miniature train and more.
Venue of the Zibi Festivals
Canada Day events will take place at the Place des festivals Zibi from 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Friday. There will be performances by new artists and activities for the family.
Discover new artists, including Lisa LeBlanc, Jonathan Roy, ALLDAYJAM, also known as Mike Clay, Melissa Wimet, Genevieve and Allen, Marie Chloe, Kia Kelly and Double Magnum. You can also watch BMX demonstrations and participate in a bunch of activities.
Parliamentary hill
While the main Canada Day celebrations will take place at LeBreton Flats Park, Canadian Heritage says Canada Day activities will take place on Parliament Hill on Friday.
There will be an aerial performance of SkyHawks. The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are scheduled to perform an air show from 3:30 to 4 p.m.
Fireworks
Tim Horton’s Canada Day fireworks will be held near LeBreton Flats Park, starting at 10 p.m.
Canadian Heritage says the best views will be from LeBreton Flats, Place des festivals Zibi and the surrounding streets.
For more information, visit the Canada Canadian Heritage Day website.
NATIONAL CENTER OF ARTS
Celebrate Canada Day at the National Arts Center.
Enjoy a free NAC Orchestra concert, learn how to make a paper birch bark basket or create your own Canada Day dance, visit a Powwow class and listen to the Unisong Choir.
For more information visit
TD OTTAWA JAZZ FESTIVAL
The TD Ottawa Jazz Festival offers free local Canadian Day performances at the Marion Dewar Plaza in Ottawa City Hall.
Enjoy live music from Jazz Youth Summit, Prime Rib Big Band, Lynne Hanson and The Lionyls.
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RCMP MUSIC RIDING
Celebrate Canada Day with the RCMP Musical Ride.
Enjoy a family show on July 1 from 14:00, and the shows are scheduled for July 2 and July 3 from 18:00.
The show is free, but donations to the Ottawa Food Bank will be collected on Friday and Saturday. On Sunday, the Ukrainian-Canadian Congress will collect donations in support of displaced Ukrainian families in Ottawa.
The RCMP Musical Ride will be held at the Musical Ride Center on 1 Sandridge Road.
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MUSEUMS
For information on each museum in the region, visit the websites.
CANADA DAY IN BARAVAN
Canada Day in Barrhaven 2022 is set for Thursday, June 30, through Sunday, July 3.
Explore Midway, Kidz Zone, food vendors, entertainment scenes and more.
Canada Day activities on Friday include breakfast for adults and families, Midway, multicultural stage shows, local vendors, music performances and fireworks at 10 p.m.
For more information visit
CANADA DAY IN GRILLS
Enjoy the celebrations for Canada Day at the Greely Chitalishte Center.
Events include pancake brunch at 11 a.m., children’s games and interactive events, and Fantastic Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
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CANADA DAY IN KANATA
Celebrate Canada Day in Kanata on Friday.
Festivities include a family entertainment area, live bands and fireworks at 22:00. The middle of the road opens at 10:00 a.m. on July 1 and there will be family entertainment throughout the day.
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ABOUT CANADA ORLEAN
Don’t miss out on free activities, music and entertainment to celebrate Canada Day at O Canada Orleans.
The festivities will take place on Petri Island.
Events include KIDZONE, beach barbecue, the rising stars of the rock school and fireworks.
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CANADA DAY IN STITTSVILLE
The Stitsville Village Association presents Canada Day in Stitsville.
The party will be held from 13:00 to 22:00 on Friday on the grounds of Sacred Heart High School – 5870 Abbott Street East.
Don’t miss inflatable and games, food, live music and fireworks at 10pm
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THE VILLAGE OF OSGUD
The Osgoode Village Community Association invites you to enjoy Canada Day in Osgoode.
Events include a parade on Osgoode Main Street, children’s activities, the zoo’s crew, a talent show, music from the dog’s heirs and fireworks at 10 p.m.
The events will take place at the Stuart Holmes Arena on Osgoode Main.
For more information visit
THE RIVER SOUTH
The Riverside South Community Association invites you to enjoy fireworks for Canada Day.
Enjoy music starting at 20:00 with fireworks starting in the evening.
The event will take place in Claudette Cain Park.
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CANADA DAY IN TREND ARLINGTON
Celebrate Canada Day with the Trend Arlington Community Association.
The festivities begin at 5 pm on Friday, with entertainment in the area around the community center on 50 Bellman Drive. The festivities will end with fireworks at sunset.
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CANADA DAY IN WEST CARLON – MARCH
count. Eli El-Chantiri says branch 616 in West Carlton of the Royal Canadian Legion in Constance Bay is hosting a roast pig dinner and live entertainment on Friday, starting at 3 p.m.
The Dunrobin Community Association is hosting a Canada Day celebration at the Dunrobin Community Center on Thomas A. Dolan Boulevard. The festivities start at 6pm and include barbecue, live music and fireworks.
If we missed a Canada Day event in Ottawa, email CTV News Ottawa at ottawaweb@bellmedia.ca.
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