Thursday's Canada Day festivities start at 9am on Parliament Hill with the Carillon Concert followed by the Flag-Raising Ceremony to celebrate the Canadian Naval Centennial. Changing of the Guard will be at 10am followed by the RCMP Musical Ride.

For a full list of Canada Day activities in Ottawa, Ontario be sure to visit Canada's National Capital website at : http://www.canadascapital.gc.ca/canadaday/?m=1&l=1&t=4&sbl=Search

Fireworks will begin around 10pm. Some of the best views for the show include Jacques-Cartier Park, the Canadian Museum of Civilization as well as Major's Hill Park.

Happy Canada Day Everyone!