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