Members of the Anglican Church of Canada and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada will hold a joint assembly. Delegates from both churches will discuss issues such as resource extraction and homelessness. The event will be held at the Ottawa Convention Centre. Call 416-409-5904.
The Canadian Armed Forces Nijmegen Marchers Departure Parade will be held at the Canadian War Museum. The Nijmegen Marches involve four days of marching through the countryside and crowded streets of towns and villages in the Nijmegen area of the southern Netherlands. The Nijmegen Marches are described as the largest walking event in the world, … Read more
Governor General David Johnston and Mrs. Sharon Johnston, and Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) will attend the Canada Day Noon Show on Parliament Hill. More information is available online. Call 613-998-7280.
On behalf of Minister of Veterans Affairs and La Francophonie Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.), Conservative Newfoundland and Labrador Senator David Wells will participate in a commemorative ceremony to mark the 97th anniversary of the first day of the Battle of the Somme at Beaumont-Hamel. The event will be held at the National War Memorial, Confederation … Read more
On behalf of Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.), Conservative MP Mike Allen (Tobique-Mactaquac, N.B.) will mark the start of construction of the wastewater treatment facility in Saint-André. The event will be held at 639 Église Road. Call 506-452-3341.
Ireland’s National Choir Anuna will perform in concert presented by Music and Beyond. The event will be held at St. Joseph’s Church, 151 Laurier Avenue East. More information is available online.
Library and Archives Canada and the National Gallery of Canada present an exhibition of 26 19th century exploration photographs. The event is ongoing until Sept. 29. The event will be held at the National Gallery of Canada, 380 Sussex Dr. More information is available online.
Celebrate Canada Day in the nation’s capital. Festivities will take place in downtown parks and on the streets of Ottawa. Major's Hill Park: The Canada Day festivities at Major's Hill Park feature a variety of cultural performances and displays. More information is available online.
Governor General David Johnston and Mrs. Sharon Johnston will attend the 2013 Canadian Sunset Ceremonies featuring the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride. The event will be held at the Royal Canadian Mounted Police stables of the Canadian Police College. Call 613-998-7280.
The Royal Canadian Mint is holding a Canada Day celebration with fun activities and entertainment for all ages. The event will be held at the Royal Canadian Mint, 320 Sussex Drive. Call 613-949-5777.
