Here’s what’s happening in Ottawa on Canada Day

Ottawa is preparing for Canada Day on Wednesday, with tens of thousands of tourists expected to descend on the capital. CTV’s Camille Wilson reports.

CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at Canada Day events across Ottawa, including the national birthday celebrations at LeBreton Flats.

• Here’s what you need to know about Canada Day fireworks in Ottawa

OC Transpo

OC Transpo is celebrating Canada Day with free transit.

Riders will be able to board the O-Train and buses all day for free.

OC Transpo buses and the O-Train Lines will be running on a special schedule with extra service on busy routes. O-Train Line 1 will run from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m.

For schedule information, visit www.octranspo.ca.

Canada Day Noon Show

The Canada Day Noon Show will be held at LeBreton Flats.

Artists scheduled to perform are Alessia Cara, Loud, TOBi, Adrian Sutherland, Naomi, Éléonore Lagacé, Alicia Blore, Alexandre (Douzie) Tétrault, Deantha Edmunds and Julianna Labelle.

Special guests scheduled to appear include Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, who was onboard the Artemis II mission, Rick Hansen, Olympic and Paralympic athletes and recipients of the Order of Canada.

The show runs from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Canada Day Evening Show

The Canada Day Evening Show runs from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at LeBreton Flats.

“Live from the capital, with performances from Moncton and Winnipeg, artists will join their voices and their energy to celebrate what brings us together: our love for our country and the pride of calling it home,” Canadian Heritage said.

The lineup in Ottawa features:

• Adam Baldwin
• Alessia Cara
• Barenaked Ladies
• Beatrice Deer
• Diane Dufresne
• Dominique Fils-Aimé
• Gab Bouchard
• Isabelle Boulay
• MICO
• Noeline Hofmann
• Paul Langlois
• Pierre Lapointe
• P’tit Belliveau
• Sylvia Courtier

The evening show will be broadcast on giant screens on Parliament Hill and in front of the Supreme Court of Canada.

Canada Day Fireworks

Canada Day wraps up with the Tim Hortons Canada Day Fireworks.

Canadian Heritage says the fireworks will be set off near LeBreton Flats Park at 10 p.m. on Wednesday.

“For an exceptional view, head to the park or nearby streets, which will be closed to traffic that day,” Canadian Heritage said.

Parliament Hill

Canada Day festivities will be held on Parliament Hill.

The schedule includes:

• 10 a.m.: The Ceremonial Guard Band
• 11 a.m.: The Royal Canadian Air Force Pipes and Drums
• 11 a.m. Meet the Musical Ride of the RCMP Horses
• 1:30 p.m.: The Royal Canadian Air Force Pipes and Drums
• 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.: The 742 Air Cadet Squadron Music programs
• 4 p.m.: Snowbirds aerial show over Parliament Hill

Canada Day festivities will also be held on the front lawn of the Supreme Court of Canada and in Old Hull.

Visit the Canadian Heritage website for a list of activities.

ByWard Market

Celebrate Canada in the ByWard Market.

The ByWard Market District Authority will be hosting free programming, including a Kids Zone between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. with watercolour painting, wooden badge making, inflatable carnival games, lawn games and more.

There will be live programming on stage between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m., and a free concert on York Street between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m.

The Vendor Market and Vendor Village will be open starting at 11 a.m. on Wednesday.

National Arts Centre

The NAC Orchestra celebrates Canada Day with a concert at the National Arts Centre.

The concert begins at 2:30 p.m. For tickets and information, visit https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/41620.

Canada Day Barrhaven

The Mattamy Homes Canada Day in Barrhaven celebration will be at Clarke Fields Park on July 1.

Events include the Velocity Games, Kids Zone Activity Area, food vendors and more.

The main stage will feature Monkey Rock Music at 4:30 p.m., Nayana at 6 p.m. and Eddy and the Stingrays at 8 p.m.

Canada Day festivities wrap up with fireworks at 10 p.m.

Canada Day in Kanata

Celebrate Canada Day at Walter Baker Park in Kanata.

Enjoy the midway, marketplace, Family Fun Zone, entertainment and more.

Canada Day in Kanata wraps up with fireworks at 10 p.m.

For more information, visit https://www.canadadayinkanata.com/events-2-1.

Canada Day in Stittsville

There are several events in Stittsville on Canada Day.

The Canada Day in Stittsville celebration is presented by the Stittsville Village Association, featuring music, band dancers, lawn games, and more between 4 p.m. and 11 p.m. There will be fireworks at dusk.

The events will be held at the field behind Sacred Heart High School and CARDELREC-Goulbourn.

Other events in Stittsville on Canada Day include:

• Canada Day flag raising ceremony at 9 a.m.
• Stittsville Canada Day celebrations at the Stittsville Legion between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m.
• Canada Day car show on Stittsville Main Street.

Canada Day in Riverside South

Canada Day celebrations will be held at Claudette Cain Park in Riverside South on July 1.

Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., enjoy inflatables, a miniature train ride, mini golf, live DJ, shows by Little Ray’s and Junkyard Symphony and more.

The evening show runs from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. with live music and fireworks at dusk (approximately 10 p.m.).

Canada Day in Manotick

The Manotick Village and Community Association invite you to celebrate Canada Day in Manotick.

The evening event includes live music and activities at Centennial Park at the Manotick Community Centre, ending with a drone and music show at 9:30 p.m.

Osgoode Village Canada Day

Celebrate Canada Day with fireworks in Osgoode.

The show at the Osgoode Community Centre begins at 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

Other events in Osgoode on Canada Day include the Canada Day parade at 11 a.m. on Osgoode Main Street, and community celebrations at the Osgoode Legion Grounds between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Canada Day in Vars

The Vars Community Association invites you to celebrate Canada Day at Alcide Trudeau Park.

Events include bouncy castles, kids craft table, a fire truck, Ottawa Police, a magician and live music. There will be fireworks at dusk.

Canada Day in the east end

Celebrate Canada Day at the Richcraft Sensplex on Shefford Road in the east end.

It’s an evening of music, community spirit and a spectacular Canada Day fireworks display.

The fireworks will begin at 9:15 p.m.

Queenswood Heights Community Association

The Queenswood Heights Community Association is hosting a Canada Day celebration at Queenswood Centennial Park.

Admission is free.

The event runs from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Ottawa

The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Ottawa will host a Canada Day celebration.

There will be a free concert at Hard Rock Live featuring Shania Twin as Shania Twain, barbeque food and beverages, and fireworks.

Museums

Visit each museum’s website for details.

• Canadian Museum of Nature will be open July 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.
• Canada Agriculture and Food Museum will be open July 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.
• Canada Science and Technology Museum will be open July 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.
• Canada Aviation and Space Museum will be open July 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.
• Canadian War Museum will be open July 1 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is free.
• Canadian Museum of History will be open July 1 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is free.
• National Gallery of Canada will be open July 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.
• The Bytown Museum will be open from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission is free.
• The Diefenbunker will be open July 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Ottawa Art Gallery will be closed on Wednesday

Canada Day at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum

Celebrate Canada Day at the museum.

Events at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum include Maple Milkshakes, a craft and games corner and a chance to meet unique Canadian livestock breeds.

Admission is free.

Canada Aviation and Space Museum

The Canada Aviation and Space Museum is hosting a celebration of Canadian achievements on Canada Day.

Events include ParLUGment, drone fun with DJI and BIL, Rocket ready, classic Canadian shorts, and the Sauvetage Benevole Outaouais-Ottawa Volunteer Search and Rescue.

Admission is free.

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Canada Day road closures

Here is a look at the road closures in Ottawa on Canada Day.

The Chaudiere Bridge will be closed from 6 a.m. Wednesday until 2 a.m. Thursday. The Alexandra Bridge will be closed to all southbound vehicles from 6 a.m. Wednesday until midnight.

The Chief William Commanda Bridge will be closed from 8 p.m. Tuesday until 2 a.m. Thursday.

Closed from 6 a.m. on July 1 to 2 a.m. on July 2:

• Wellington Street between Elgin Street and Vimy Place
• Kichi Zibi Mikan Parkway between Vimy Place and Parkdale Avenue
• Sparks Street between Lyon Street North and Bronson Avenue
• Queen Street between Elgin Street and Bronson Avenue
• Metcalfe Street between Wellington Street and Albert Street
• O’Connor Street between Wellington Street and Albert Street
• Bank Street between Wellington Street and Albert Street
• Kent Street between Wellington Street and Albert Street
• Lyon Street North between Wellington Street and Albert Street
• Bay Street between Wellington Street and Albert Street
• Bronson Avenue between Sparks Street and Albert Street
• Commissioner Street between Wellington Street and Albert Street
• Booth Street between the Chaudière Crossing and Albert Street
• Vimy Place between Kichi Zibi Mikan Parkway and Booth Street
• Chaudière Private at the Chaudière Crossing
• Miwate Private at Chaudière Private
• Zaida Eddy Private at the Chaudière Crossing
• Fleet Street between Booth Street and Lett Street – resident access at the corner of Booth Street and Albert Street
• Lloyd Street between Fleet Street and Lett Street – resident access at the corner of Booth Street and Albert Street
• Lett Street between Lloyd Street and Wellington Street – resident access at the corner of Booth Street and Albert Street
• Onigam Street between Lemieux Island and Kichi Zibi Mikan Parkway

Closed from 7 p.m. on July 1 to 2 a.m. on July 2:

• Metcalfe Street between Albert Street and Slater Street
• O’Connor Street between Albert Street and Slater Street
• Bank Street between Albert Street and Slater Street
• Kent Street between Albert Street and Slater Street
• Lyon Street between Albert Street and Slater Street
• Bay Street between Albert Street and Slater Street
• Slater Street between Bronson Avenue and Elgin Street
• Bronson Avenue between Albert Street and Slater Street
• Albert Street between City Centre Avenue and Elgin Street

The following Ottawa multi-use pathways are closed on Canada Day:

• The Trans-Canadian pathway (Ottawa River Pathway) from the access point on Mill Street to the access point on Onigam Street at the corner of Kichi Zibi Mikan Parkway
• The Trillium pathway from the junction with the Trans-Canadian pathway (Ottawa River Pathway) to the pathway located at the back of Bayview LRT Station