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Attend the party virtually: The shows in Ottawa-Gatineau will be on national news networks. Daytime from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (ET), tune into Canadian Heritage’s YouTube channel, CBC News Network, ICI RDI and other national news networks. The evening show will be broadcast on Radio-Canada (in French only) and CBC platforms.

Watch a Canada Day parade with friends and family: Local Canada Day parades will feature marching bands, Canada Day themed floats, antique cars, local businesses, clowns and more. Check the start time with your municipality. While in most cases, parades follow the main street, in Port Dover, there’s a Canada Day Boat Parade and Celebration at the Premier Yacht Club. Stay local: There’s lots going on at the local level. For example, in Grand Bend, Canada Day celebrations take place on the Main Beach with live bands all day. In Port Credit, visitors are invited to “Paint the Town Red” festivities at Memorial Park with a daylong Kids Zone as well as a Singer Spotlight Karaoke in the afternoon. In Bath, there’s a Bean Bag Toss, Giant Jenga and Inflatable Hockey rink in the Kid Zone; also, check out participating homes in the Canada Day-themed Decorate Your Doorway/Property Contest. In Parry Sound, Canada Day features a delicious Ribfest along with live performances and other fun activities. Here is a list of Canada Day events across the country.

Enjoy Canada Day food: Anyone hosting a backyard barbecue or venturing out to a local event should put traditional Canadian foods on the menu; examples include poutine, butter tarts, Nanaimo bars, maple taffy and beaver tails. Choose a red and white theme for dessert … such as strawberry shortcake with whipped cream, rhubarb-raspberry cheesecake, and cupcakes with red and white frosting.

Do a Canada Day activity: Whether your family is celebrating at home, at a cottage or in a tent at a campground, check out the Canada Day activity kit and do a craft together. Make an Origami Canada Day lantern. Play a game to spot classic Canadian symbols like maples leaves, beavers and the RCMP. Make a 3D paper model of the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa. Colour your own Canadian flag.

Take in Fireworks: The fireworks in the Nation’s Capital start at 10 p.m. (ET) … but fireworks are planned for most local events too. Watch Canada Day fireworks at Canada’s Wonderland (for the price of park admission).

Enjoy the City of Burlington’s fireworks show over Burlington Bay with a rooftop view from Joseph Brant Museum! Or give everyone a sparkler and have a blast in your own backyard. Check with your municipality.