Celebrate Canada at the National Arts Centre

The National Arts Centre’s Canada Day tradition continues with fun activities for the whole family.

The incredible lineup includes:

·         Pinchas Zukerman with the NAC Orchestra and the 300-voice Unisong Choir;
·         popular children’s entertainer Tante Caroline;
·         a Kids Corner with puppeteers and a coloring postcard activity;
·         the world beats of Staff 613;
·         Outdoor break-dance performance by Canadian dance company Culture Shock.

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.

Related: Canada Day in Ottawa Guide

Highlights of the day include:

10 a.m.
Unisong Massed Choir 2010
300 choristers from across Canada perform in concert. (Southam Hall)
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Delicious Canada Day Brunch (Le Café Restaurant)
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Kids Corner
Entertainment and music by Tante Caroline, activities and lots of fun for kids (Studio Foyer)

11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Break-dance performance by Culture Shock
Culture Shock is Canada’s first professional hip-hop dance troupe.
(Outdoor performance on the NAC Terrace, corner or Elgin and Queen)

1:00 p.m. and 2 :30 p.m.
NAC presents Staff 613
Staff 613’s distinctive style is a fusion of Compa, Zouk, R&B, Reggae, Hip Hop, Latin and Jazz.
(Outdoor performance on Lawrence Freiman Lane)

2:30 p.m.

National Arts Centre Orchestra
Pinchas Zukerman leads the NAC Orchestra, the Unisong Choir (Southam Hall)

7:30 p.m.

National Arts Centre Orchestra
Pinchas Zukerman leads the NAC Orchestra, the Unisong Choir (Southam Hall)

4 :30 p.m. to 9 :00 p.m.
Canada Day Table d’Hôte
(Le Café Restaurant, reservations 613-594-5127)

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