A sea of red and white is expected to converge today in downtown Ottawa and the LeBreton Flats to celebrate 155 years of Canada.the birthday.
They are the first in-person Canada Day events in Ottawa in three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the first Canada Day with events at LeBreton Flats and Place des festivals Zibi in Gatineau.
Ottawa Police have said there will be a visible police presence downtown to keep people safe and in case of protests.
“Come on, don’t worry. This is a festival. This is to celebrate Canada, that’s why we’ve gone to the extreme where we have to put the plans in place and the resources around it,” interim chief Steve Bell told The New York Times. Evan Solomon show. “It’s going to be a safe environment, so we’re here to ensure that.”
A motor vehicle control zone remains in effect in an area from Sussex Drive/Coronel By Drive in the east to Booth Street in the west and Wellington Street in the north to Laurier Avenue in the south. There is no street parking or stopping in the area, and any vehicle that does not comply with the rules can be ticketed and towed.
Several roads in the city center and around LeBreton Flats will be closed throughout the day, along with the Alexandra Bridge, Portage Bridge and Chaudiere Crossing.
Today there are several events organized by “Freedom” groups throughout Ottawa. However, Police on Guard for Thee announced Thursday night that a Family Day picnic in Strathcona Park this morning has been cancelled.
“Police on Duty has decided that due to a recent incident in Ottawa, we are canceling our planned Family Day Picnic Event in Stratcona Park,” said Police on Duty for You on Facebook.
“We apologize to everyone who had plans to attend. We will provide more information in the coming days.
According to the “Live from the Shed” Twitter account and the Freedom Fighters Canada website, a “March to Freedom” will be held at 3:30 p.m., followed by speeches, live music and a DJ on Parliament Hill from 5 :00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
LEBRETON FLOORS
Canadian Heritage says there are rules for signs, banners and flags at LeBreton Flats for Canada Day.
Cardboard and Coroplast signs and banners are allowed, while wood and metal signs are prohibited. The maximum size is 61 cm x 24 cm by 1 cm.
Flags may be hand-held, but may not be attached to any structure or flagpole.
“All signs or banners cannot be left unattended. Obscene, hateful or offensive messages are prohibited,” Canadian Heritage said.
PARLIAMENT HILL
Visitors to Parliament Hill will need to go through a security check and be searched by a Parliamentary Protection Service officer.
A sign on the fence along Wellington Street says that various items are restricted, including tables, speakers, grills, spray cans, weapons, fireworks and sports equipment.
OC TRANSPO
You can travel on public transport for free today.
OC Transpo says there will be free service on the Confederation Line, OC Transpo and Para Transpo buses throughout the day.
You can visit OC Transpo’s trip planner to plan your trip.
If you are going to LeBreton Flats, you can take the Confederation Line or a bus to Gare de Lyon and walk to the venue entrance on Wellington Street.
The Société de transport de l’Outaouais (STO) will provide the service free of charge on July 1 and is the only option to get to and from Gatineau.
ROAD CLOSURES
Several roads are closed around Parliament House, downtown Ottawa and LeBreton Flats today for Canada Day celebrations.
The following streets in the city of Ottawa will be closed from July 1 at 6 a.m. to July 2 at 2 a.m.
- Wellington Street between Bank Street and Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway
- Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway between Parkdale Avenue and Wellington Street
- Sparks Street between Lyon Street North and Bronson Avenue
- Queen Street between Bank Street and Bronson Avenue
- Bank Street between Wellington Street and Queen Street
- Kent Street between Wellington Street and Albert Street
- Lyon Street between Wellington Street and Albert Street
- Bay Street between Wellington Street and Albert Street
- Bronson Avenue between Sparks Street and Albert Street
- Commissioner Street between Wellington Street and Albert Street
- Booth Street between Chaudière Crossing and Albert Street
- Vimy Place between Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway and Booth Street
- Fleet Street between Booth Street and Lett Street
- Lloyd Street between Fleet Street and Lett Street
- Lett Street between Lloyd Street and Wellington Street
- Onigam Street between Lemieux Island and Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway
The motor vehicle control zone remains in effect from Sussex Drive/Coronel By Drive on the east, Booth Street on the west, Wellington Street on the north and Laurier Avenue on the south.
There is no street parking or stops as indicated by posted signage on the roads in the control zone.
