Ottawa 
Planning to head to Ottawa for the 2024 Canada Day celebrations?
Photo Credit: Canadian Tourism Commission
On July 1, 2024, Canada will mark the 157th anniversary of Confederation with nationwide celebrations centred in the Capital Region.
Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced an exciting lineup of events and activities for Canada Day, featuring performances, a significant air show, and more.
Festivities will take place across multiple venues, including LeBreton Flats Park, Parliament Hill, and Old Hull, with events scheduled from morning to night.
The day will begin at 9 a.m. and will include a variety of family-friendly activities such as interactive games, craft sessions, and film screenings, concluding with the Tim Hortons Canada Day Fireworks at 10:15 p.m.
The celebrations will commence at LeBreton Flats Park at noon with a ceremony that acknowledges First Nations contributions and will feature performances by Canadian artists like Bedouin Soundclash and Marie-Mai, along with appearances by Olympic and Paralympic athletes.
A highlight of the daytime events is the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Centennial flypast at 1 p.m., showcasing a fleet of aircraft representing the past, present, and future. This event will feature a spectacular display of aircraft spanning the history and future of the RCAF, in celebration of its 100 years of service.
The evening will be a free concert from 8 to 10 p.m., hosted by Isabelle Racicot. It will showcase a blend of iconic and emerging Canadian musical talents, including Chromeo, Corneille, and Metric, with performances by the audience’s chosen artists FouKi and Metric, playing their songs “80’s” and “Help I’m Alive.” This event will be broadcast on CBC and Radio-Canada platforms, ensuring that those unable to attend can still partake in the celebrations.
All daytime and evening events will be broadcast on CBC and Radio-Canada platforms, ensuring that those unable to attend in person can still partake in the celebrations. Volunteers interested in participating in the event can sign up until June 19.
Happy Canada Day!
Canada Day Official Celebrations
LeBreton Flats Park
- take part in all-ages interactive activities until 7 p.m., such as On the Dance Floor, Medicine Wheel bracelet making and an outdoor screening of short films;
- kick off Canada Day by attending the daytime ceremony, which will highlight important anniversaries and themes while celebrating the diversity of our country;
- watch the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Centennial flypast;
- dance to the beats of Canadian DJ Miss Shelton, starting at 7 p.m.;
- celebrate with Canadian artists performing in the evening show; and
- enjoy the Tim Hortons Canada Day Fireworks at the end of the evening.
Parliament Hill
Come to the iconic Parliament Hill to celebrate Canada Day. Enjoy a Snowbirds demonstration, SkyHawks jumps, bagpipe and drum performances, and more!
Old Hull
To make the most of your day of festivities, Gatineau’s Old Hull will offer fun activities and shows to please everyone. You’ll get to see performances by the legendary group Dubmatique, Basia Bulat, Kallitechnis and more
Daytime Ceremony starting at noon (ET) @ LeBreton Flats Park
Be at LeBreton Flats Park at noon to catch the ceremony, which will also be broadcast on the platforms of CBC and Radio-Canada.
The ceremony will begin with a moment of reflection for First Nations. Canadian artists including Bedouin Soundclash and Marie-Mai will then take the stage, along with Olympic and Paralympic athletes.
Royal Canadian Air Force Centennial Flypast
Around 1 p.m., the RCAF will celebrate and commemorate its centennial by staging one of Canada’s largest flypasts, featuring dozens of aircraft taking to the skies over Ottawa–Gatineau.
To make sure you don’t miss any of the action, head to LeBreton Flats Park or Parliament Hill for live commentary.
Canada Day Evening Show starting at 8 p.m. @ LeBreton Flats Park
From 8 to 10 p.m., you’ll be treated to a line-up of iconic and emerging artists. Hosted by Isabelle Racicot, it will feature the following Canadian artists:
- Chromeo
- Corneille
- FouKi
- Kanen
- Kiesza
- Maestro Fresh Wes
- Metric
- Neon Dreams
- Qattuu
- Sara Dufour
- Willows
Fireworks (15 min)
The Tim Hortons Canada Day fireworks will begin starting at 10 p.m. (ET), lighting up the sky over Ottawa–Gatineau to close the celebrations.
For the best views, head to LeBreton Flats Park or the surrounding streets, which will be closed to traffic.
Hello,
As a Canadian Citizen and a resident of Ottawa-Gatineau, I was VERY insulted that last year before the fireworks, nobody sang our Canadian National Anthem. Are we so ashamed of our heritage that we can’t even have someone on the stage sing the national anthem? They sing it at every other Canada day celebration I’ve ever attended in my lifetime, including in rural parts of Quebec where French nationalism is higher than Canadian. This is absolutely unacceptable for our National Capital Celebration. What kind of message are you sending to Canadians and newcomers?
I will not attend this year, since showing my kids that we honor canada before the expensive firework show by singing our national anthem is very important to me. Hopefully you will fix this in the future.