Carillon Concert
9 am
Take in a truly unique musical experience — the 53-bell carillon of the Peace Tower. Enjoy the richness of its sound by the Dominion Carillonneur, Dr. Andrea McCrady.
Canada Day in the Capital was a great success!
On July 1, hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors came out to celebrate our country’s 143rd birthday in Canada’s Capital Region.
A big thank-you goes out to the many volunteers, sponsors and partners who helped to ensure the success of Canada Day 2010.
Canada’s Capital Region: Canadian just like you!
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Activities at Parliament Hill
Flag-Raising Ceremony
9:30 am
Join us as we mark the Canadian Naval Centennial.
In collaboration with the Canadian Forces.Changing the Guard
10 am
A pageantry of marching music and military drills, performed by the Governor General’s Foot Guards.
RCMP Musical Ride
10:30 am
Representing a colourful tradition and ceremony, with scarlet uniforms and majestic horses, this performance gives Canadians from coast to coast to coast the opportunity to experience part of our heritage and national identity.
Canada Day Noon Show
Noon to 1:30 pm
The Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages invites you to join thousands of Canadians on Parliament Hill to celebrate Canada’s 143rd birthday, and to welcome Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh. The theme for the Noon Show is “2010, Our Year to Shine: Canada Welcomes the World.”Featuring:
- Barenaked Ladies (Ont.) — Alternative rock
- Isabelle Boulay (Que.) — Pop
- Johnny Reid (Ont.) — Country
- Dione Taylor (Sask.) — Jazz
- Marjo (Que.) — Rock
- Andrea Lindsay (Ont.) — Pop
- Blueprint Cru (Que.) — Dance
- Christina Martin (N.S.) — Folk rock
- Hey Rosetta! (N.L.) — Indie rock
- Jan Lisiecki (Alta.) — Classical
- Jean-Francois Breau (N.B.) and Marie-Ève Janvier (Que.) — Pop
- Marie-Josée Lord (Que.) — Classical
- Samian (Que.) — Hip hop
- Shauit (Que.) — Reggae
- Wayne Lavallee (B.C.) — Folk
- The Campbell Brothers (Ont.) — Traditional
- Lynda Thalie (Que.) — World
- H’Sao (Que.) — World
- Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir (Que.) — Gospel
- Christopher Plummer (Que.) — Actor, host
- Geneviève Borne (Que.) — Host
- Ron MacLean (Alta.) — Host
Be thrilled by Canada’s Snowbirds and CF-18's. Cheer on the performers, and discover Canadian symbols and military traditions. Join the party on Parliament Hill, and let’s celebrate Canada’s birthday!
Watch a live feed of the show from a giant outdoor screen at the Canadian Museum of Civilization.
Broadcast live on CBC Television, Radio-Canada télévision, RDI, CBC News Network and Radio-Canada radio.
Barenaked Ladies — Alternative rock
(Ontario)Watch You Run Away
on YoutubeWhere: Parliament Hill
When: Noon Show (noon to 1:30 pm) and Evening Show (6:30 pm to 10 pm)
Isabelle Boulay — Pop
(Quebec)Watch Dieu des amours
on YoutubeWhere: Parliament Hill
When: Noon Show (noon to 1:30 pm) and Evening Show (6:30 pm to 10 pm)Johnny Reid — Country
(Ontario)Watch Dance With Me
on YoutubeWhere: Parliament Hill
When: Noon Show (noon to 1:30 pm) and Evening Show (6:30 pm to 10 pm)Dione Taylor — Jazz
(Saskatchewan)Watch Hymn To Freedom
on YoutubeWhere: Parliament Hill
When: Noon Show (noon to 1:30 pm) and Evening Show (6:30 pm to 10 pm)Marjo — Rock
(Quebec)Watch Provocante
on YoutubeWhere: Parliament Hill
When: Noon Show (noon to 1:30 pm) and Evening Show (6:30 pm to 10 pm)Andrea Lindsay — Pop
(Ontario)Watch Andrea Lindsay
on YoutubeWhere: Parliament Hill
When: Noon Show (noon to 1:30 pm) and Evening Show (6:30 pm to 10 pm)Blueprint Cru — Dance
(Quebec)
Watch Blueprint Cru
on YoutubeWhere: Parliament Hill
When: Noon Show (noon to 1:30 pm) and Evening Show (6:30 pm to 10 pm)Christina Martin — Folk rock
(Nova Scotia)Watch Two Hearts
on YoutubeWhere: Parliament Hill
When: Noon Show (noon to 1:30 pm) and Evening Show (6:30 pm to 10 pm)http://www.christinamartin.net/
Hey Rosetta! — Indie rock
(Newfoundland and Labrador)Watch A Thousand Suns
on YoutubeWhere: Parliament Hill
When: Noon Show (noon to 1:30 pm) and Evening Show (6:30 pm to 10 pm)Jan Lisiecki — Classical
(Alberta)Watch Un Sospiro
on YoutubeWhere: Parliament Hill
When: Noon Show (noon to 1:30 pm)Jean-Francois Breau and Marie-Ève Janvier — Pop
(New Brunswick and Quebec)Watch Donner pour donner
on YoutubeWhere: Parliament Hill
When: Noon Show (noon to 1:30 pm) and Evening Show (6:30 pm to 10 pm)http://www.jfbreau.com/
http://www.marieevejanvier.com/ Marie-Josée Lord — Classical
(Quebec)Watch Marie-Josée Lord
on YoutubeWhere: Parliament Hill
When: Noon Show (noon to 1:30 pm) and Evening Show (6:30 pm to 10 pm)Samian — Hip hop
(Quebec)Watch Les nomades
on YoutubeWhere: Parliament Hill
When: Noon Show (noon to 1:30 pm) and Evening Show (6:30 pm to 10 pm)Shauit — Reggae
(Quebec)Watch Shauit
on YoutubeWhere: Parliament Hill
When: Noon Show (noon to 1:30 pm)http://www.bandeapart.fm/artistes/Entree.aspx?id=5313
Wayne Lavallee — Folk
(British Columbia)Watch Wayne Lavallee
on YoutubeWhere: Parliament Hill
When: Noon Show (noon to 1:30 pm) and Evening Show (6:30 pm to 10 pm)http://www.myspace.com/rocknrollndncowboy
The Campbell Brothers — Traditional
(Ontario)Watch The Campbell Brothers
on YoutubeWhere: Parliament Hill
When: Noon Show (noon to 1:30 pm) and Evening Show (6:30 pm to 10 pm)H’Sao — World
(Quebec)Watch Aimer d’amour
on YoutubeWhere: Parliament Hill
When: Noon Show (noon to 1:30 pm) and Evening Show (6:30 pm to 10 pm)Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir — Gospel
(Quebec)Watch Trailer 2009
on YoutubeWhere: Parliament Hill
When: Noon Show (noon to 1:30 pm) and Evening Show (6:30 pm to 10 pm)Hill Invasion!
Hill Invasion!
See Parliament Hill invaded by fantastic original characters in theatrical pieces, street arts and dance.2:15 pm and 3:45 pm
À Fleur de Pot
A fun show in mime that will entertain audiences with its unique and creative style. A whimsical world, where clown characters mix with wild creatures and a giant flower.2:45 pm and 4:15 pm
A Modern Ball
Come and take a few steps with accomplished contemporary dance choreographers. For dance all enthusiasts, from the novice to the more experienced. Come on and dare to dance!And much more!
- Gargoyles
- Giant birds and an amphibian family
- Garbage Gods and Goddesses
- Insectarium
- Li’l John and Stretch
- Fair Game!
- Les Krass
Canada Day Evening Show
6:30 pm to 10 pm
Featuring:
- Pre-show with Team Canada DJs (Que.) — DJ
- Barenaked Ladies (Ont.) — Alternative rock
- Isabelle Boulay (Que.) — Pop
- Alex Cuba (B.C.) — Cuban
- Johnny Reid (Ont.) — Country
- Cadence Weapon (Alta.) — Urban
- Dione Taylor (Sask.) — Jazz
- Jean-François Breau (N.B.) and Marie-Ève Janvier (Que.) — Pop
- Marjo (Que.) — Rock
- Andrea Lindsay (Ont.) — Pop
- Blueprint Cru (Que.) — Dance
- Christina Martin (N.S.) — Folk rock
- Hey Rosetta! (N.L.) — Indie rock
- Lucie Idlout (Nunavut) — Rock
- Michael Kaeshammer (Ont.) — Jazz
- Marie-Josée Lord (Que.) — Classical
- Samian (Que.) — Hip hop
- Wayne Lavallee (B.C.) — Folk
- The Campbell Brothers (Ont.) — Traditional
- Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir — Gospel
- Rebecca Makonnen (Que.) — Host
Sponsored by Chicken Farmers of Canada and President’s Choice®.
Watch a live feed of the show from a giant outdoor screen at the
Broadcast on CBC Television, Radio-Canada télévision, bold, and ARTV at 9 pm EDT, on Radio-Canada’s Espace Musique at 8pm and carried live on CBC Radio 2, and CBC.ca.
Team Canada DJs — DJ
(Quebec)
Where: Parliament Hill
When: Evening Show (6:30 pm to 10 pm)
