Canada Day Celebrations at LeBreton Flats Park

This national ceremony will kick off the Canada Day celebrations. The unifying, family-friendly event will highlight the major achievements of the past year, as well as the important moments that have shaped our history and continue to define our cultures, our languages and our identity. Throughout the ceremony, audiences will enjoy a deeply Canadian experience, punctuated by musical performances, dance numbers, inspiring personal accounts and special guest appearances. The celebrations will also be marked by iconic moments, including an Order of Canada Investiture Ceremony highlighting the exceptional contributions of Canadians, the playing of the national anthem, and a spectacular flyover by the Snowbirds.

Activities include:

• Interactive activities for all including: games and activities for both kids and adults, bubble bikes, cool off in the misting tunnel, challenge yourself on the GoodLife Fitness climbing tower, and unleash your creativity at the giant bubble workshop. Celebrate Canada Day by having your photo taken in the special Canadian swing, Community-Engaged Mural Painting, Giant Tiger Pop Up Store, 360 Video Booth , Tim Hortons Summer Chill Zone, buskers, dance battles, Outdoor screening of short film, Animated Stage and Preshow with DJ Montana.
• Daytime Ceremony starting at noon
  • Watch performances by:
    • Alessia Cara
    • Loud
    • TOBi
    • Adrian Sutherland
    • Naomi
    • Éléonore Lagacé
    • Alicia Blore
    • Alexandre (Douzie) Tétrault
    • Deantha Edmunds
    • Julianna Labelle
• Canada Day Evening Show
  • • Adam Baldwin
    • Alessia Cara
    • Andrina Turenne (Winnipeg)
    • Barenaked Ladies
    • Beatrice Deer
    • Begonia (Winnipeg)
    • Diane Dufresne
    • Dominique Fils-Aimé
    • Gab Bouchard
    • Isabelle Boulay
    • Lisa LeBlanc (Moncton)
    • MICO
    • Noeline Hofmann
    • Paul Langlois
    • Pierre Lapointe
    • P’tit Belliveau
    • Sylvia Cloutier
    • Isabelle Racicot (host)

Date & Time:

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | 9:00 am to 10:00 pm

• Daytime ceremony — 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
• Evening Show — 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
• Fireworks — 10:00 pm to 10:15 pm

Venue:

LeBreton Flats Park, Ottawa

beside the Canadian War Museum and the Ottawa River.

To access LeBreton Flats Park, all visitors must use Wellington Street or Booth Street.

Canada Day shuttle bus

OC Transpo (OCT) and the Société de transport de l’Outaouais (STO) offer free bus service throughout the day of July 1. Several free parking spaces are available at park-and-ride locations (parc-o-bus), in Ottawa and Gatineau.

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