Celebrate Canada at the National Arts Centre! Free Canada Day concerts with the NAC Orchestra, Unisong and other fun activities
Ottawa, Canada – The National Arts Centre’s Canada Day tradition continues with fun activities for the whole family.
The incredible lineup includes:
- the NAC Orchestra and the 250 choristers Unisong Choir with guest conductor
Scott Leithead - the popular Kids Corner with storyteller Michel Farant and a coloring postcard activity
- break-dance performance by Canadian dance company Culture Shock
- a mix of musical genres with Random Recipe on the outdoor stage
- entertainment with Ottawa Stilt Union.
Everyone is welcome and activities are free throughout the day.
The NAC’s July 1st tradition attracts thousands of visitors each year and provides families visiting the activities on Parliament Hill an oasis of fun for the whole family. Canada Day at the NAC is presented by Mark Motors of Ottawa.
Highlights of the day include:
10 a.m.
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Unisong Massed Choir 2011 |
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Break-dance performance by Culture Shock |
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
Delicious Canada Day Brunch (Le Café Restaurant) |
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11 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
The Ottawa Stilt Union |
11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
Canada Day BBQ |
Noon to 5 p.m. |
Beer Garden |
2:30 p.m. and 3:45 p.m.
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Random Recipe |
2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m |
National Arts Centre Orchestra and Unisong Choir |
5 p.m. to 9 p.m. |
Canada Day Table d’Hôte |
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For more information:
Carl Martin, Communications Advisor
National Arts Centre
(613) 947-7000, ext. 560
(613) 291-8880 (cell)