What to do on

Tuesday, July 1 2025

• Get the deets on the action at LeBreton Flats

• 🆓  🦫 It seems that the humble beaver has been Canada's emblem for only 50 years. Five artists celebrate that milestone with very large inflatable beavers, on display in front of Parliament.

• 🆓 You'll need to register for the free concert by the National Arts Centre Orchestra.

• The Ottawa Citizen has compiled a helpful list of celebrations across the city.

• CTV Ottawa has a list of fireworks.

• 🆓  Enjoy free admission to the following local and national museums. Note that special exhibitions probably cost extra.

  • Canadian Museum of Nature
  • National Gallery of Canada
  • Canadian War Museum
  • Canadian Museum of History
  • Canada Aviation and Space Museum
  • Bank of Canada Museum
  • Canada Science and Technology Museum
  • Canada Agriculture and Food Museum

• 🚗 Road Trip: Head to the Arnprior & District Museum for the Valley Flea market (10:00 am to 4:00 pm) and at 2:00 pm watch the annual Rubber Duck Race.

• In the Market, visit the beer garden on York Street, catch live music on the George Street Red Bull Stage, and take the kids to a dedicated Kids Zone on ByWard Market Square.

• The Supreme Court of Canada turns 150 years old in 2025. Take a free guided tour of the heritage building to learn about the architecture as well as the Canadian judicial system.

• Toronto's coolest instrumental surf rock combo the Surfrajettes play House of TARG's "Surf and Free Play Canada Day" event. Also on the bill: Bloodshot Bill, Db Cohen, and Riishi Von Rex. $25.

• ByTowne Cinema: Klassic Kidz: Legend, Louis Riel or Heaven Touches The Earth, I don't Understand You, The Phoenician Scheme

• Mayfair Theatre: A Nice Indian Boy, The Life of Chuck, The Ritual