It is a free military and musical performance on the lawn of Parliament Hill presented on successive evenings during the month of August. It features the soldiers and band of the Ceremonial Guard, other military bands from both Canada and abroad, pipes and drums, and military and civilian performers both national and international. This year it was held August 12 through 15.

Since its inception thirteen years ago as an enlargement of the Ceremonial Guard’s daily “Changing of the Guard” ceremonies, it has evolved into ... (more)