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So vast were the crowds converging on Parliament Hill Saturday that you could be forgiven for thinking it was the only place around celebrating the country’s 150th anniversary.
But, in fact, there were many Canada 150 gathering scattered throughout the perimeter, each offering slightly different variations on the theme.
Some, such as the early afternoon, family-oriented affair organized by the Beacon Hill Community Association stressed the convenience of celebrating without having to venture to Parliament Hill.
Others, including a gathering of Muslims in Cumberland, convened early enough to allow participants time to take in Parliament Hill as well.
The region’s larger towns offered all-day entertainment designed to entice residents to celebrate close to home. In Kanata, Canadian Juno Award-winning rock band Finger Eleven was one of several acts while notable Ottawa soul artist Rebecca Noelle was scheduled to take the stage in Barrhaven.
In Cumberland, well east of the downtown core, the gathering stressed the many links that bind the country. The local Muslim chapter — strongly affiliated with the Ahmadiyya movement — collaborated with other religions and groups to celebrate Canada 150. Outsiders have long been welcome at Canada Day events here but this was the first time the Ahmadiyya community formally banded together with Cumberland groups such as the Lion’s Club and Farmers’ Market.
“Love for and loyalty to your country is part of our faith,” said event organizer Imtiaz Ahmed, who emigrated to Canada from his native Pakistan as a teenager. The Ahmadiyya movement, founded in 1889 and currently based in the U.K., maintains that terrorism has no place in Islam.
“We believe in the non-violent version of jihad,” Ahmed noted, explaining that followers of Ahmadiyya followers hold Islam must be defended using words rather than the sword.
It’s a fitting notion for Canada, which — with the notable exception of its indigenous people — largely avoided shedding blood produced by revolution.
Celebrants were welcomed by local Liberal MP Andrew Leslie, a highly decorated retired general.
“To all of you who made the choice to come to Canada,” he told the crowd of 100 or so, “thank you.”
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Photos: A soggy Canada Day in Ottawa
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But, in fact, there were many Canada 150 gathering scattered throughout the perimeter, each offering slightly different variations on the theme.
Some, such as the early afternoon, family-oriented affair organized by the Beacon Hill Community Association stressed the convenience of celebrating without having to venture to Parliament Hill.
Others, including a gathering of Muslims in Cumberland, convened early enough to allow participants time to take in Parliament Hill as well.
The region’s larger towns offered all-day entertainment designed to entice residents to celebrate close to home. In Kanata, Canadian Juno Award-winning rock band Finger Eleven was one of several acts while notable Ottawa soul artist Rebecca Noelle was scheduled to take the stage in Barrhaven.
In Cumberland, well east of the downtown core, the gathering stressed the many links that bind the country. The local Muslim chapter — strongly affiliated with the Ahmadiyya movement — collaborated with other religions and groups to celebrate Canada 150. Outsiders have long been welcome at Canada Day events here but this was the first time the Ahmadiyya community formally banded together with Cumberland groups such as the Lion’s Club and Farmers’ Market.
“Love for and loyalty to your country is part of our faith,” said event organizer Imtiaz Ahmed, who emigrated to Canada from his native Pakistan as a teenager. The Ahmadiyya movement, founded in 1889 and currently based in the U.K., maintains that terrorism has no place in Islam.
“We believe in the non-violent version of jihad,” Ahmed noted, explaining that followers of Ahmadiyya followers hold Islam must be defended using words rather than the sword.
It’s a fitting notion for Canada, which — with the notable exception of its indigenous people — largely avoided shedding blood produced by revolution.
Celebrants were welcomed by local Liberal MP Andrew Leslie, a highly decorated retired general.
“To all of you who made the choice to come to Canada,” he told the crowd of 100 or so, “thank you.”
More to come
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People didn't let the weather stop them from heading out to celebrate Canada Day in Barrhaven at Clark Fields Saturday July 1, 2017. L-R eight-year-old Madeline Nieuwoudt, eight-year-old Jack Duncan and six-year-old Ben Nieuwoudt were all smiles as they hit up the scrambler twice in a row. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
The Ultimate Canadian, Don Estabrook, walks along Wellington St. during Canada Day celebrations in downtown Ottawa Saturday, July 1, 2017. Darren Brown/Postmedia
Revellers walk along Wellington St. during Canada Day celebrations in downtown Ottawa Saturday, July 1, 2017. Darren Brown/Postmedia
To celebrate Canada Day the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at Ottawa organized a Canada Day Festival at Baitun Naseer Mosque in Cumberland Saturday July 1, 2017. One and a half year old Rabeeta Ahmed with her red balloon Saturday. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
Erin Saunderson, 10, from Uxbridge, dances on Wellington St. during Canada Day celebrations in downtown Ottawa Saturday, July 1, 2017. Darren Brown/Postmedia
Firefighters pump water off the soggy lawn at Parliament Hill Saturday, Canada Day. /Ottawa Fire Service
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his son Hadrien, greet people during Canada 150 celebrations in Ottawa on Saturday, July 1, 2017. Sean Kilpatrick/CP
Sophie Gregoire Trudeau is given a feather by and indigenous dancer as Camilla Duchess of Cornwall and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau look on during Canada 150 celebrations in Ottawa on Saturday, July 1, 2017. Adrian Wyld/CP
To celebrate Canada Day the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at Ottawa organized a Canada Day Festival at Baitun Naseer Mosque in Cumberland Saturday July 1, 2017. Three and a half year old Sabeeh Ahmed with his flag and balloon Saturday. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
People walk through puddles as they take in the Canada 150 celebrations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Saturday, July 1, 2017. Fred Chartrand/CP
Camilla Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles ride in a carriage during Canada 150 celebrations in Ottawa on Saturday, July 1, 2017. Adrian Wyld/CP
The line up to go through security checks stretches down Bank Street and through an intersection as crowds head to Parliament Hill July 1, 2017. Darren Brown/Postmedia
Ray Paquette, 87, of Ottawa never misses a Canada Day. Blair Crawford/Postmedia
From left: Jasmine Flood, Ainsley Johnstone, Rowen Flood, Braeden Johnstone make the best of a swampy Parliament Hill on Canada Day. Blair Crawford/Postmedia
Thousands of people wait make their way through a long security check lineup on Wellington St. during Canada Day celebrations in downtown Ottawa Saturday, July 1, 2017. Darren Brown/Postmedia
Thousands of people line up for security checks along Wellington St. near Bank ST. during Canada Day celebrations in downtown Ottawa Saturday, July 1, 2017. Darren Brown/Postmedia
A man tosses a little boy up in the air in the middle of a long security check line up on Wellington St. near Bank St. during Canada Day celebrations in downtown Ottawa Saturday, July 1, 2017. Darren Brown/Postmedia
A girl sleeps on her father's shoulders during Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill in downtown Ottawa Saturday, July 1, 2017. Darren Brown/Postmedia
A man yawns in a long security check lineup on Wellington St. near Bank St. during Canada Day celebrations in downtown Ottawa Saturday, July 1, 2017. Darren Brown/Postmedia
Gourd Sharma holds his son, Ishant, on the front lawn of Parliament Hill during Canada Day celebrations in downtown Ottawa Saturday, July 1, 2017. Darren Brown/Postmedia
People wave flags on the centre stage on the front lawn of Parliament Hill during Canada Day celebrations in downtown Ottawa Saturday, July 1, 2017. Darren Brown/Postmedia
A woman smiles while watching performers on the centre stage on the front lawn of Parliament Hill during Canada Day celebrations in downtown Ottawa Saturday, July 1, 2017. Darren Brown/Postmedia
The Peace Tower is frame in Canadian flags on a man's head during Canada Day celebrations in downtown Ottawa Saturday, July 1, 2017. Darren Brown/Postmedia
Rain turned the front lawn of Parliament Hill into a muddy mess during Canada Day celebrations in downtown Ottawa Saturday, July 1, 2017. Darren Brown/Postmedia
People take shelter from the rain on Parliament Hill as the Centennial Flame burns in Ottawa during Canada 150 celebrations on Saturday, July 1, 2017. Sean Kilpatrick/CP
Prince Charles inspects the Ceremonial Guard in Ottawa on Saturday, July 1, 2017. Adrian Wyld/CP
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Justin Trudeau, Hadrien Trudeau and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau watch Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill during a 3 day official visit to Canada on July 1, 2017 in Ottawa. Chris Jackson/Getty
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, Justin Trudeau, Hadrien Trudeau, Xavier Trudeau and Ella-Grace Trudeau arrive for Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill during a 3 day official visit to Canada on July 1, 2017 in Ottawa. Chris Jackson/Getty
A girl shows her Canadian pride during Canada Day celebrations in downtown Ottawa Saturday, July 1, 2017. Darren Brown/Postmedia
The Peace Tower clock is framed in a dream catcher on Parliament Hill during Canada Day celebrations in downtown Ottawa Saturday, July 1, 2017. Darren Brown/Postmedia
To celebrate Canada Day the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at Ottawa organized a Canada Day Festival at Baitun Naseer Mosque in Cumberland Saturday July 1, 2017. Three and a half year old Sabeeh Ahmed enjoyed the bouncy castle zone. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
To celebrate Canada Day the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at Ottawa organized a Canada Day Festival at Baitun Naseer Mosque in Cumberland Saturday July 1, 2017. Liberal MP Andrew Leslie made remarks at the event. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
To celebrate Canada Day the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at Ottawa organized a Canada Day Festival at Baitun Naseer Mosque in Cumberland Saturday July 1, 2017. Four-year-old Dominic Douglas and his sister six-year-old Alice were proudly wearing their Canada Day attire at the Cumberland event on Canada Day. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
People pose with busker, Daughters of Midas, centre, during Canada Day celebrations in downtown Ottawa Darren Brown/Postmedia
Thousands of people wait to make their way through security checks on Elgin St. near Wellington St. during Canada Day celebrations in downtown Ottawa Saturday, July 1, 2017. Darren Brown/Postmedia
A woman uses an umbrella hat to protect herself from a light rain on Wellington St. during Canada Day celebrations in downtown Ottawa Saturday, July 1, 2017. Darren Brown/Postmedia
A woman watches the morning show on Parliament Hill during Canada Day celebrations in downtown Ottawa Saturday, July 1, 2017. Darren Brown/Postmedia
To celebrate Canada Day the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at Ottawa organized a Canada Day Festival at Baitun Naseer Mosque in Cumberland Saturday July 1, 2017. L-R 13-year-old Aneeqah Mehmood and 12-year-old Areeka Noor stand with balloons during the speeches Saturday. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
To celebrate Canada Day the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at Ottawa organized a Canada Day Festival at Baitun Naseer Mosque in Cumberland Saturday July 1, 2017. One and a half year old Rabeeta Ahmed snuggled up in her mother, Khula Imtiaz's arms. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
People didn't let the weather stop them from heading out to celebrate Canada Day in Barrhaven at Clark Fields Saturday July 1, 2017. Constance Steinborn and husband Colin Hollingworth sit on the hill in the park watching the performances on stage. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
People didn't let the weather stop them from heading out to celebrate Canada Day in Barrhaven at Clark Fields Saturday July 1, 2017. Two-year-old Oaken Gandhi was all business as he was driving car five in the midway. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
People didn't let the weather stop them from heading out to celebrate Canada Day in Barrhaven at Clark Fields Saturday July 1, 2017. Seven-year-old Kishana Rajkumar shows off her festive face paint and headband. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
People take in the Canada 150 celebrations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Saturday, July 1, 2017. Justin Tang/CP
People look on during the Canada Day noon hour show on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Saturday, July 1, 2017. Justin Tang/CP
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau waves during the Canada Day noon hour show on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Saturday, July 1, 2017. Justin Tang/CP
Prince Charles, left to right, Camilla Duchess of Cornwall, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, Hadrien Trudeau, Ella-Grace Trudeau and Xavier Trudeau take part in Canada 150 celebrations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Saturday, July 1, 2017. Sean Kilpatrick/CP
U2's The Edge and Bono perform during Canada 150 celebrations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Saturday, July 1, 2017. Sean Kilpatrick/CP
People didn't let the weather stop them from heading out to celebrate Canada Day in Barrhaven at Clark Fields Saturday July 1, 2017. Seven-year-old Kishana Rajkumar makes her way through one of the midway attractions. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
People didn't let the weather stop them from heading out to celebrate Canada Day in Barrhaven at Clark Fields Saturday July 1, 2017. Sisters three-year-old Fiona and five-year-old Keira Cleary share some cotton candy. Ashley Fraser/Postmedia
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