Changing of the Guard

  • Jul 1 – Aug 14, 2026

See soldiers in scarlet uniforms and bearskin hats perform precise drills to military music during the Changing of the Guard on Parliament Hill. This free ceremony begins daily at 10 a.m. and has been a summer highlight in Ottawa since 1959. The full parade takes place Thursdays to Sundays, with the band performing Mondays to Wednesdays. Weather or special events may affect scheduling.

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Changing of the Guard

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