Canada Day: It's a Canadian Affair
THURSDAY JULY 1st, 2010
10:30 am – 10:30 pm
TRAFALGAR SQUARE
LONDON
Experience Canadian music, art, culture, sport, food and drink!
Events
| 10:30 |
Canada Day opens: |
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O'Canada - Canadian Tenors |
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Ceremonial Drop of the Puck by the Canadian High Commissioner |
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Hockey: Matches 1-4 |
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Canadian Pavilions Open |
| 11:00 |
Cine-Club Film: La Grande Seduction |
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Cooking Demonstration by Chef John Jackson |
| 12:00 |
Canada on Stage - Eccodek |
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Cooking Demonstration by Chef John Jackson |
| 12:25 |
Kwakwaka'wakw First Nations will perform "Tlasala" (Cheif's Dance) |
| 12:35 |
Kiesza |
| 13:00 |
David Celia |
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Cine Club Film: La Grande Seduction |
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Cooking Demonstration by Chef John Jackson |
| 13:20 |
Radio Radio |
| 13:45 |
Hockey: Matches 5-8 |
| 14:00 |
Autograph Signing by Paralympic Medalist: Chantal Petitclerc |
| 15:00 |
Cine Club Film: La Grande Seduction |
| 15:30 |
Meet the Mounties |
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Triviala |
| 16:00 |
Kwakwaka'wakw First Nations will perform "Tlasala" (Cheif's Dance) |
| 16:30 |
Hockey: Bronze Final |
| 17:00 |
Hockey: Gold and Silver Final |
| 17:30 |
Trafalgar Cup Presentations
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| 17:35 |
Richie Hawtin: DJ Set |
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Concert Begins: |
| 18:15 |
La Patere Rose |
| 18:40 |
Dan Mangan |
| 19:05 |
Canadian Tenors |
| 19:40 |
Hawksley Workman |
| 20:00 |
Canadian Pavilions Close |
| 20:20 |
Sarah Harmer |
| 21:10 |
Jully Black |
| 21:45 |
Bars and Food Stations Close |
| 22:10 |
Closing Remarks and O'Canada |
| 22:15 |
Event Ends |
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Canada has no shortage of artistic greats like Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, Neil Young, Celine Dion and Brian Adams. Now new waves of artists are taking the international stage by storm with acts like Arcade Fire, The Dears, Nelly Furtado and Nickelback. The industry is certainly taking notice with recent articles published in NME covering the emerging talent on the Canadian scene and creating a CD compilation featuring their music. Montreal has been heralded as the global epicentre of indie music by Spin and the New York Times.
Thanks to us you’ll get a chance to experience some of Canada's finest musicians and comedians first hand in Trafalgar Square!
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"As Canadian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, I'm delighted that Canada Day has taken its place in the heart of London, returning to Trafalgar Square for the fifth year in 2010. Indeed, Canada Day London is fast becoming a tradition in its own right and an important part of the capital's summer calendar. I look forward to welcoming all Canadians and friends of Canada to join the party on Thursday, July 1.
This year is cause for special celebration as the Olympic baton has been passed to London following the successful Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. Moreover Canada in late June plays host first to the G8 and G20 Summits in Ontario and then of course to Her Majesty The Queen. All in all, much to celebrate. Hope to see you there!" - Canadian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, James R Wright.
