Canadians come together across the country today to celebrate Canada Day, marking the 157th anniversary of our nation’s founding.
Celebrations are planned across the country for the national holiday, with people in Newfoundland and Labrador also planning to mark Memorial Day on Monday.
In Ottawa, major Canada Day ceremonies will again center around LeBreton Flats park and Parliament Hill.
Due to ongoing construction work at Parliament House, this year’s main stage will again be moved to LeBreton Flats, about 1.5 kilometres (1.5 kilometres) west, and major renovations to Centre Block have reduced the space available for hosting public events on the lawns in front of Parliament House.
The main daytime ceremony will take place from noon to 1:15 pm ET and will feature a variety of family-friendly activities and musical performances from artists such as Bedouin Soundclash and Marie Mai.
The Government will be represented at the ceremony by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland and Minister of Culture and Heritage Pascal Saintonge.
The Royal Canadian Air Force is planning a celebratory flyover of dozens of aircraft at about 1 p.m. The Royal Canadian Air Force is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Governor General Mary Simon are visiting Newfoundland and Labrador and attending several ceremonies. Burial of the Unknown Soldier in NewfoundlandHe died in France over 100 years ago during World War I.
CBC will celebrate Canada Day with two CBC News specials, a radio special paying tribute to Canadian music giants and an evening of programming that will unite music fans across the country.
Find out how you can take part in the celebrations on the day here.
