The excitement is building as the National Capital Region prepares for Canada's big birthday bash. Rim, an international student working in the ByWard Market says, "I like the atmosphere. Everybody's wearing Canada Day shirts.
Everybody's buying cookies. It's a happy occasion. I celebrate the heritage, the city, the country, the legacy of it.
" Ottawa resident Ermany Victor has celebrated Canada Day in previous years and says, "It's packed. It's beautiful. Usually everyone fills the streets around here at Parliament, then we all celebrate on the Hill, then we wait for the fireworks.
" A major construction project at Parliament Hill has moved the usual backdrop for Canada Day celebrations until at least 2030. This year, scaled down events will be held on Parliament Hill, other events will occur in Old Hull, and the nation's biggest celebration will be held at LeBreton Flats Park. The of City of Ottawa, along with OC Transpo, Ottawa Police, Gatineau Police and the RCMP, will implement a crowd management plan to get visitors in and out of the downtown core, and to manage the anticipated large crowds.
There will also be major street closures starting at 6 a.m. on Canada Day until Jul.
2 at 2 a.m. The Chaudière Bridge will be completely closed to all traffic.
The Portage Bridge, The Alexandra Bridge, The Kichi Zībī Mīkan, and major routes along Wellington St. and Queen St. will be closed to motor vehicles.
In the evening starting at 7 p.m. additional routes along Albert, Sla.
