Entertainers Carly Rae Jepsen and the Tragically Hip as well as recently retired astronaut Chris Hadfield are among the personalities helping usher in the country's 146th birthday today and the celebrations extend beyond Canadian borders.
Watch LIVE coverage of festivities on Parliament HillCanucks celebrate Canada Day around the worldIn Ottawa more than 350 000 Canadians are expected to converge on Parliament Hill for Canada Day festivities Monday. Lineups for a good spot to take in the entertainment began as early as 4 30 a.m. ET.
CBC's Canada Day coverageCanada Day on Parliament Hill what you need to knowMusical map of Canada DayPeter Mansbridge on what makes a CanadianPolitical dignitaries such as Prime Minster Stephen Harper and Gov. Gen. David Johnston are also part of the celebrations.
Harper said Canadian values were demonstrated in the way in which Albertans coped with the devastating floods.
What an example they set. When the floods forced so many from their homes communities dug deep neighbours helped neighbours and people sheltered complete strangers. That's the spirit that makes Canada the best country in the world. The best bar none.
Indie rock band Metric performed while Hadfield will join Barenaked Ladies' Ed Robertson later in the evening in a special musical performance.
Musicians like Jepsen will take the stage throughout the day while other high profile Canadians also taking part in the celebrations. Those include double lung transplant recipient H l ne Campbell who has championed organ donation around the world.
July 1 celebrations in Canada and beyondWhile there are celebrations across Canada they are also being held outside the country.
For instance in London England where about 85 000 Canadians live Canada House in Trafalgar Square will be treated to entertainment by the Tragically Hip the Sheepdogs Hamilton rock band Arkells Jann Arden and the Alberta drum and vocal group Northern Cree Singers.
Other festivities across Canada include
Vancouver's Canada Place festivities begin at 10 a.m. PT with a parade at 7 p.m. and a fireworks show at 10 30 p.m.In Calgary celebrations start at 10 a.m. MT with some events relocated to Shaw Millennium Park because of flood recovery efforts in the city.Edmontonians will be treated to a fireworks show over the city's river valley parks and the North Saskatchewan River at 11 p.m. MT.In Regina the Royal Canadian Artillery will kick off the festivities in Wascana Park at noon CT with a 21 round gun salute and The Trews will cap off an afternoon of musical performances at 8 30 p.m.In Winnipeg the entertainment begins at the Forks at 1 p.m. CT. In the evening local indie band Imaginary Cities will team up with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra for a performance that will lead into a fireworks show at 11 p.m.In Toronto at Mel Lastman Square a concert and fireworks display will be held beginning at 5 p.m. ET.The Old Port of Montreal will host a fireworks display at 10 15 p.m. ET following a day of musical performances that begins at 11 a.m.In Quebec City Canada Day celebrations will take place on the Plains of Abraham with games shows and fireworks later in the evening.In Moncton celebrations get underway with a bike ride at 11 a.m. AT followed by a concert headlined by Colin James at Main Street and Riverfront Park and a fireworks display at 10 p.m.In Dartmouth N.S. live music by Skratch Bastid Paper Lions Gloryhound The Elwins and Tokyo Police Club will begin at 5 p.m. at Alderney Landing with a fireworks show over Halifax harbour set for 10 p.m.Charlottetown's Victoria Park will host events beginning at noon AT with live music and a fireworks show at 10 p.m.In Yellowknife Somba K'e Civic Plaza will host celebrations between 12 30 MT and 4 p.m.In Iqaluit festivities begin with a pancake breakfast and flea market then a Canada Day Parade.In St. John's Canada Day will start with a sunrise ceremony at 6 a.m. NT at Signal Hill National Historic Site with afternoon celebrations beginning at noon on Confederation Hill and a fireworks display scheduled for 10 p.m.
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