Live: Your Canada Day survival guide

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It’s hot out there, and Canada Day is one of the biggest party days of the year in Ottawa.

We’re compiling tips on surviving the heat from local police, paramedics, OC Transpo, and anyone else out there that can make your day just a bit more comfortable. By the way, at 11:30, Canadian Heritage was saying there were no wait times to get access to Parliament Hill.

Crowds are reported to be down from previous years.

Here’s what you need to know about security measures on the Hill for Canada Day.

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Multiple water stations are available downtown to refill your water bottle during #CanadaDay. Please stay hydrated! pic.twitter.com/tsdjTG0X1E

— Ottawa Paramedic Svc (@OttawaParamedic) July 1, 2018
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There’s lots of free parking at our Park & Rides and shopping centres across the city. https://t.co/UCdSQJnWIr #CanadaDay

— OC Transpo (@OC_Transpo) July 1, 2018
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A snow-making machine on Parliament Hill helped to cool down crowds on a very hot Canada Day

Have fun and stay safe – you can ride OC Transpo & Para Transpo for free all day! https://t.co/bINoUQMxzf #CanadaDay

— OC Transpo (@OC_Transpo) July 1, 2018
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Beat the heat this Canada Day and head inside to @CanadasNAC and enjoy free music and dance performances throughout the day! ????https://t.co/trczajtC5f #MyOttawa #CanadaDay pic.twitter.com/NRCDV1wZaU

— Ottawa Tourism (@Ottawa_Tourism) July 1, 2018
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Here’s to @Canada on the nation’s 151st birthday! The view of the country is beautiful from @Space_Station, especially #Ottawa. Wishing all of you on Parliament Hill and across Canada a happy #CanadaDay???? pic.twitter.com/uHE3zpwfCP

— A.J. (Drew) Feustel (@Astro_Feustel) July 1, 2018
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Stay safe and hydrated this #CanadaDay! A heatwave is in the forecast. Follow these tips to celebrate safely: https://t.co/P2XDuQLQVr pic.twitter.com/IQkfdjX7cp

— City of Ottawa (@ottawacity) July 1, 2018
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Our UTV ambulances from @MahikanEnergy are #Heatready with their climate controlled front and rear cabs. Are you ready for the heat during #CanadaDay? Take breaks from the sun in the shades or misters. pic.twitter.com/yLQrykRqtR

— Ottawa Paramedic Svc (@OttawaParamedic) July 1, 2018
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Our #CanadaDay #BikeMedics are #heatready!!! Are you ready for the heat? Drink lots of fluids and take breaks in the shade! pic.twitter.com/f2qRAd7qBL

— Ottawa Paramedic Svc (@OttawaParamedic) July 1, 2018
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We are getting ready for our annual #CanadaDay deployment with @CdnHeritage and @OttawaParamedic – make sure you follow recommendations from public health partners such as @ottawahealth to prepare for a hot day of celebrating and festivities! ?? ^lv pic.twitter.com/LqQWaYuP9v

— Ottawa Medvent Unit (@OttawaMedvents) June 29, 2018
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Having or going to a BBQ?

Don't forget to always use separate plates and utensils for the raw hamburgers and the cooked hamburgers.

More food safety tips: https://t.co/wnulcmVV9k #FoodSafety#HappyCanadaDay pic.twitter.com/6ILlwtznmW

— Ottawa Public Health (@ottawahealth) July 1, 2018
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