Do it...
Not content simply soaking up the atmosphere of the day... then get out and try some of these fantastic Canadian activities!
Experience Canada
Just in front of the National Gallery you can get information, get inspired and plan an extra-ordinary adventure all your own…with a little help from our tourism partners who will be representing Canada from coast, to coast, to coast.
Face Painting & Kids Area
This is an area especially for kids! Show your love for Canada by getting your face painted with a bright red maple leaf or try out a temporary tattoo….Remember everyone can be a kid on Canada Day!
Alberta Relax Zone
Take a trip to the west side of the Square for a relaxing break, Alberta, a Canadian Affair is hosting a chill-out Pavilion! So step in for a relaxing massage or a breath of fresh air at Alberta’s exclusive oxygen bar.
Quebec Just for Laughs Tent
Laughter is the best medicine! Québec, and its partners Tourism Montréal and the Just for Laughs Festival present a day of laughter and fun with Canadian comedians performing live throughout the day in the Québec Fun Pavilion on Trafalgar Square’s North Terrace.
Comedian Matt Barnard performs every hour on the hour from 13:00-16:00.
Gossip with 18th century French ladies at half past the hour every hour from 12:30-15:30.
Free Culinary Demonstrations
Come down to the taste of Ontario pavilion to see Canadian chef Daniel Verati! Hailing from Le Cordon Bleu in Ottawa, chef Verati will be hosting 30 minute culinary demonstrations and offering free samples of his delicious Canadian themed cuisine.
Demonstrations will be held every hour on the hour from 12:00-17:00.
