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You’ll see more than 150 years of Canadian history presented in 30 minutes on the facade of the Peace Tower and Centre Block, with the new sound and light show, Northern Lights.
“It’s an all-new experience, something that will leave spectators with a strong feeling of pride in our country,” said Denise LeBlanc, spokesperson at Canadian Heritage. “We invite people to bring a blanket or a chair to enjoy the show from the lawns.”
Northern Lights premiered July 10th and is shown seven nights a week until September 12th.
The show is free, bilingual, and runs for about half an hour. It appeals to all ages, telling the story of Canada through music, lighting and imagery projected on the Parliament Buildings. Created specifically for the Centre Block and the Peace Tower, “it transforms them into a screen that’s more than 143 metres long and 30 storeys high.”
The sound and light show is a big attraction to tourists visiting the city. The previous edition was seen by more than 1.1 million people over its five-year run.
Approximately 30 per cent of the audience are local residents, 50 per cent are Canadians from outside the region, and 20 per cent are from outside of Canada, she said. “It’s a great way to spend a summer evening. It’s a must-see attraction in the Capital.”
For the first time, the projection trailer that sits on the centre aisle is covered with LED screens on three sides. This cube hosts interactive games before the show and is part of the show itself. That’s where the new coloured laser and some of the 17 new projectors are housed.
“We’ve really advanced the technology,” said LeBlanc. “This show will be brighter, clearer and more immersive. We’ve upped the whole experience to the next level.”
Manulife has been involved as an exclusive sponsor of the sound and light show since 2011, and will be sponsoring Northern Lights for its whole duration, until 2019.
“Parliament Hill is an iconic venue for Canadians, and to have a show of this calibre presented, it really has to be accessible to everyone,” she said. “That’s where Manulife comes in, helping to bring this one-of-a-kind experience to Canadians. The success of the program wouldn’t be possible without their valuable support.”
Canada’s first prime minister, Sir John A. Macdonald, was the first president of Manulife, and this year the country is celebrating his 200th birthday. “His pride and vision lives on through that company.”
He and other important figures of Canadian history are reflected in the show.
“We have had a lot of positive comments about Northern Lights,” she said. “It’s a show you won’t see anywhere else, it’s in a landmark setting, and it’s absolutely free!”
Show times vary according to daylight. July start time is 10 p.m., August is 9:30 p.m. and September, 9 p.m.
For more information, please view www.SoundandLightShow.ca.
This story was produced by the Ottawa Citizen’s advertising department on behalf of the Canadian Heritage for commercial purposes. The Citizen’s editorial department had no involvement in the creation of this content.
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“It’s an all-new experience, something that will leave spectators with a strong feeling of pride in our country,” said Denise LeBlanc, spokesperson at Canadian Heritage. “We invite people to bring a blanket or a chair to enjoy the show from the lawns.”
Northern Lights premiered July 10th and is shown seven nights a week until September 12th.
The show is free, bilingual, and runs for about half an hour. It appeals to all ages, telling the story of Canada through music, lighting and imagery projected on the Parliament Buildings. Created specifically for the Centre Block and the Peace Tower, “it transforms them into a screen that’s more than 143 metres long and 30 storeys high.”
The sound and light show is a big attraction to tourists visiting the city. The previous edition was seen by more than 1.1 million people over its five-year run.
Approximately 30 per cent of the audience are local residents, 50 per cent are Canadians from outside the region, and 20 per cent are from outside of Canada, she said. “It’s a great way to spend a summer evening. It’s a must-see attraction in the Capital.”
For the first time, the projection trailer that sits on the centre aisle is covered with LED screens on three sides. This cube hosts interactive games before the show and is part of the show itself. That’s where the new coloured laser and some of the 17 new projectors are housed.
“We’ve really advanced the technology,” said LeBlanc. “This show will be brighter, clearer and more immersive. We’ve upped the whole experience to the next level.”
Manulife has been involved as an exclusive sponsor of the sound and light show since 2011, and will be sponsoring Northern Lights for its whole duration, until 2019.
“Parliament Hill is an iconic venue for Canadians, and to have a show of this calibre presented, it really has to be accessible to everyone,” she said. “That’s where Manulife comes in, helping to bring this one-of-a-kind experience to Canadians. The success of the program wouldn’t be possible without their valuable support.”
Canada’s first prime minister, Sir John A. Macdonald, was the first president of Manulife, and this year the country is celebrating his 200th birthday. “His pride and vision lives on through that company.”
He and other important figures of Canadian history are reflected in the show.
“We have had a lot of positive comments about Northern Lights,” she said. “It’s a show you won’t see anywhere else, it’s in a landmark setting, and it’s absolutely free!”
Show times vary according to daylight. July start time is 10 p.m., August is 9:30 p.m. and September, 9 p.m.
For more information, please view www.SoundandLightShow.ca.
This story was produced by the Ottawa Citizen’s advertising department on behalf of the Canadian Heritage for commercial purposes. The Citizen’s editorial department had no involvement in the creation of this content.
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