Photos & Video: Canada Day in Ottawa

guest · 2014-07-01

Parliament Hill was awash in red and white today as thousands gathered in sweltering heat to celebrate Canada Day.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Gov. Gen. David Johnston joined the crowd for the festivities.

There was music from bands such as Marianas Trench, a flyover by the Snowbirds, plus vendors, face painting and more.

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(from left) Meghan McMann, Frederique Duquette, Laura Castillani, Olivia Allen, Taylor Olson, Madison Skot-Niki, and Chloe Hutchison (centre with flag) having fun dressed in read and white as people flock to Parliament Hill and the downtown core to enjoy Canada's 147th birthday. Photo taken at 13:06 on July 1, 2014.

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(from left) Meghan McMann, Frederique Duquette, Laura Castillani, Olivia Allen, Taylor Olson, Madison Skot-Niki, and Chloe Hutchison (centre with flag) having fun dressed in read and white as people flock to Parliament Hill and the downtown core to enjoy Canada's 147th birthday. Photo taken at 13:06 on July 1, 2014.

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Chantal Cardenas tries to fan herself to escape the heat as people flock to Parliament Hill and the downtown core to enjoy Canada's 147th birthday. Photo taken at 11:52 on July 1, 2014.

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Alanna Ward from Vancouver sports a fresh maple leaf on her cheek as people flock to Parliament Hill and the downtown core to enjoy Canada's 147th birthday.

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Wellington Street is packed as people flock to Parliament Hill and the downtown core to enjoy Canada's 147th birthday.

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Kids use the Terry Fox statue to get a better look at what's going on as people flock to Parliament Hill and the downtown core to enjoy Canada's 147th birthday.

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Kids use the Terry Fox statue to get a better look at what's going on as people flock to Parliament Hill and the downtown core to enjoy Canada's 147th birthday.

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Jamal Carrington and Jill Cook sell soft drinks on Wellington Street as people flock to Parliament Hill and the downtown core to enjoy Canada's 147th birthday.

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Captain Canada and his sidekick pose on Wellington Street as people flock to Parliament Hill and the downtown core to enjoy Canada's 147th birthday.

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Oscar Morales holds up his daughter Oriana to get a better look at Parliament Hill as people flock to Parliament Hill and the downtown core to enjoy Canada's 147th birthday.

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The snowbirds fly overhead as people flock to Parliament Hill and the downtown core to enjoy Canada's 147th birthday.

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Constance Snelgrove gets into the spirit of the day by having a maple leaf painted on her cheek by Sitia Portielje as people flock to Parliament Hill and the downtown core to enjoy Canada's 147th birthday.

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Constance Snelgrove gets into the spirit of the day by having a maple leaf painted on her cheek as people flock to Parliament Hill and the downtown core to enjoy Canada's 147th birthday.

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Constance Snelgrove gets into the spirit of the day by having a maple leaf painted on her cheek as people flock to Parliament Hill and the downtown core to enjoy Canada's 147th birthday.

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Zoe Guzman touches up her paint as people flock to Parliament Hill and the downtown core to enjoy Canada's 147th birthday.

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Folks on Wellington Street as people flock to Parliament Hill and the downtown core to enjoy Canada's 147th birthday.

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Joan Sapone shows off her fashion sense as people flock to Parliament Hill and the downtown core to enjoy Canada's 147th birthday.

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People flock to Parliament Hill and the downtown core to enjoy Canada's 147th birthday.

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People flock to Parliament Hill and the downtown core to enjoy Canada's 147th birthday.

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Governor General David Johnston waves as he and his wife Sharon along with Prime Minister Stephen Harper (right) arrive for Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Tuesday July 1, 2014.

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Governor General David Johnston arrives by horse-drawn landau with RCMP outriders for Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Tuesday July 1, 2014.

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Olympic athlete Clara Huges waves on stage as she completes her cross Canada tour during Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Tuesday July 1, 2014.

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Crowds of people look over the gates of Parliament Hill to get a glimpse of Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Tuesday July 1, 2014.

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Crowds of people peer over gates of Parliament Hill to get photos and a look at dignitaries and Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Tuesday July 1, 2014.

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Prime Minister Stephen Harper arrives with his wife Laureen and theirchildren Ben and Rachel arrive for Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Chartrand

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Prime Minister Stephen Harper smiles as has his picture taken with a Canada Day celebrant on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Tuesday July 1, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Chartrand

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Ron Liu along with his six-year-old son Robbie and four-year-old daughter Elaine and his wife May (left to right)take part in Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Tuesday, July 1, 2014.

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Prime Minister Stephen Harper shakes hands with people during Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Tuesday, July 1, 2014.

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Governor General David Johnston inspects the Guard of Honour during Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Tuesday July 1, 2014.

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People flock to Parliament Hill and the downtown core to enjoy Canada's 147th birthday.

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