"Canada Day" Ottawa Travelogue by bkathryn

An interesting note. When the Queen or Governor General is on Parliament Hill, the flag at the top of the Peace Tower is changed from a Canadian flag to the Regal or Vice Regal flag. On Canada Day (July 1) 1990, Queen Elizabeth and the Queen Mom were both in town.

Queen Elizabeth & Queen Mom

And here's a picture of Queen Elizabeth and the Queen Mom in their landau, driving away (I think) from their appearance on Parliament Hill.

Snow Birds, July 1, 1990

Also on Canada Day, there's a fly-by of the Snow Birds. Always neat! I took this particular picture on July 1, 1990.

Ottawa, July 1, 2001

Ottawa is a pretty interesting place to be on Canada Day, the country's birthday. A large area of downtown streets are pedestrian-only for the day. There are buskers everywhere, entertainment on Parliament Hill and a great fireworks display at night.

Ottawa, July 1, 2002

And this picture is also of Canada Day - different day, different location. This is near the Parliament buildings on Parliament Hill.