Here’s what you need to know about Canada Day celebrations and fireworks in Ottawa

From transit options to world-class live music, CTV's Katelyn Wilson has more on what to expect this Canada Day.

CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at what you need to know for Canada Day celebrations in Ottawa.

• What’s open and closed in Ottawa on Canada Day

OC Transpo

OC Transpo is celebrating Canada Day with free transit on the O-Train, buses and Para Transpo all day.

O-Train Line 1 will operate from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m., with enhanced train frequency in the evening. Lines 2 and 4 will operate from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m., one hour longer than normal.

OC Transpo buses will operate on a special Canada Day schedule. Additional buses will be added to boost service on routes.

OC Transpo says trains will temporarily bypass Pimisi Station between 9:30 p.m. until the conclusion of the fireworks. Customers can get off at Lyon or Bayview stations to watch the fireworks.

When leaving LeBreton Flats at the conclusion of the fireworks, OC Transpo says you will have the following options:

• Walk south on Booth Street to reach eastbound O-Train Line 1 service at Pimisi Station or special westbound bus service on Albert Street.
• Walk east on Wellington Street to get downtown or to reach Lyon Station for O Train Line 1 service in both directions.
• Walk west on Wellington Street and an adjoining pathway to reach Bayview Station for O-Train Lines 1 and 2.

For more information, visit www.octranspo.com.

Fireworks

• Here’s what you need to know about fireworks in Ottawa on Canada Day

Here is a list of Canada Day fireworks displays on July 1

• LeBreton Flats Park: 10 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.
• Canada Day in Barrhaven: 10 p.m. at Clarke Fields
• Canada Day in Kanata: 10 p.m. at Walter Baker Park
• Canada Day in Stittsville: 9:45 p.m. at Sacred Heart High School and Cardelrec Recreation Complex
• Canada Day in Riverside South: 10 p.m. at Claudette Cain Park
• Canada Day in Orleans: 10 p.m. at Petrie Island
• Canada Day Orléans: Fireworks in Ouellette Park from 9:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Osgoode’s Canada Day Fireworks: 9:30 p.m. in Osgoode’s main park
• Beacon Hill: Fireworks at Loyola Park on Loyola Avenue from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Canada Day Greely: Greely Community Centre at 10 p.m.
• Lynda Lane Park: The Alta Vista Community Association is hosting a fireworks show at 10 p.m.

LeBreton Flats

LeBreton Flats will be the main location for Canada’s birthday party in Ottawa, with events throughout the day and fireworks at night.

The national noon ceremony will be from 12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m., featuring:

• Amanda Marshall
• Garou
• Thompson Egbo-Egbo
• Rafaëlle Roy
• Alli Walker

The national evening show at LeBreton Flats will be from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., featuring performances in Ottawa by: Sarah McLachlan, Coeur de Pirate, Josh Ross, Tom Cochrane, Mitsou, Amanda Marshall, Roch Voisine, Randy Bachman, Edith Butler, Talk, Dumas, Ivan Boivin-Flamand, Fredz, Aasiva, Muzion, Billie du Page and Morgan Grace.

Canada Day festivities will wrap up with the Tim Hortons Canada Day Fireworks at 10 p.m. Canadian Heritage says the best places to watch the fireworks are near LeBreton Flats Park.

Parliament Hill

While the main Canada Day events are at LeBreton Flats, there will be Canada Day festivities on Parliament Hill.

Events include the Changing of the Guard Ceremony at 10 a.m., The Royal Canadian Air Force Pipes and Drums at 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. and a show by the Snowbirds at 4 p.m.

Supreme Court of Canada

Canadian Heritage hosts several events in front of the Supreme Court of Canada in Ottawa. You can go for a tour of the Supreme Court between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

There will also be a makeup station, an introductory camping workshop, a creative workshop, Djembe Rhythm Adventure and more.

Old Hull

Celebrate Canada Day in Old Hull.

There will be a Hooper Dancer Performance, interactive games and inflatable structures and a DJ.

There will also be musical performances by The Strumbellas, P’tit Beliveau and Naïma Frank.

Canada Day celebrations in your community

ByWard Market

The ByWard Market is hosting four days of art, music and celebration.

Ooh Fest and the Fly Market will be held on York Street Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

On Canada Day, the ByWard Market will be hosting several events, including.

• Face Painting: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Hip-hop & Afrobeat Dance Workshops by Bikkurim Studios: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Watercolour Painting with Yulia: 12 p.m.–6 p.m. (or while supplies last)
• Flag-Making & Rock Painting: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
• Lawn Games: All day
• The Ooh Fest on York Street will feature live DJ sets from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• The Red Bull DJ Stage will be at York and Dalhousie streets from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Barrhaven Canada Day

The Canada Day in Barrhaven event includes a Kidz Zone Activity Area, vendor village, food vendors, music and more. There will be fireworks at 10 p.m.

The festivities will be held at Clarke Fields.

The Canada Day Barrhaven activities will be open from June 24 to July 6.

Canada Day in Kanata

The Canada Day in Kanata event will be held on July 1 at Walter Baker Park. There will be events June 30 to July 1.

Canada Day in Stittsville

Canada Day in Stittsville will run from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Sacred Heart High School and the Cardelrec Recreation Complex.

There will be fireworks at 9:45 p.m.

Stittsville Legion

The Stittsville Legion Canada Day Promenade will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Stittsville Royal Canadian Legion is on Stittsville Main Street.

Canada Day in Riverside South

Celebrate Canada Day at Claudette Cain Park in Riverside South. Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., there will be inflatables, a miniature train ride, shows by Little Ray’s and Junkyard Symphony, a toddler zone and more.

Return between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. for music and fireworks at 10 p.m.

Canada Day in Orléans

Celebrate Canada Day at Petrie Island in Orléans.

There will be a Children’s Zone, land and river competitions, beach volleyball, an Ottawa Fire Services demonstration and more.

There will be fireworks at 10 p.m. on the East Beach.

Canada Day Greely

The Greely Canada Day party will be held at the Greely Community Centre/Andy Shields Park from 12 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

There will be a Kids Zone, free inflatables, food and live entertainment. Fireworks begin at 10 p.m.

Canada Day Concert

Celebrate Canada Day with the National Arts Centre Orchestra.

The NAC Orchestra will be joined by special guests for a free concert at 2:30 p.m.

Tickets are required for the event.

Ottawa BlackJacks

The Ottawa BlackJacks host the Winnipeg Sea Bears on Canada Day.

Game time is 3 p.m. at the Arena at TD Place.

For tickets, visit www.theblackjacks.ca.

Museums

• Canadian Museum of Nature open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free on July 1.
• Canada Agriculture and Food Museum open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free on July 1.
• Canada Science and Technology Museum open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free on July 1.
• Canada Aviation and Space Museum open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free on July 1.
• Canadian War Museum open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is free on July 1.
• Canadian Museum of History open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Canada Day. Admission is free on July 1.
• National Gallery of Canada open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• The Diefenbunker will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is 50 per cent off
• The Bytown Museum
• The Ottawa Art Gallery will be closed on July 1.

Other things to do on July 1

• Ottawa’s beaches at Mooney’s Bay, Britannia and Petrie Island will be open all weekend, with lifeguards on duty between 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. daily.
• Wading pools, outdoor pools and splash pads will be open.
• Most community centres are closed, while most arenas, recreation and fitness centres will be open with modified schedules. Check each facility’s page for details.

Road Closures

The following roads will be closed from 6 a.m. on July 1 to 2 a.m. on July 2.

• Wellington Street between Elgin Street and Vimy Place
• Sparks Street between Lyon Street North and Bronson Avenue
• Queen Street between Elgin Street and Bronson Avenue
• Metcalfe Street between Albert Street and Wellington Street
• O’Connor Street between Wellington Street and Albert Street
• Bank Street between Wellington Street and Albert Street
• Kent Street between Wellington Street and Albert Street
• Lyon Street North between Wellington Street and Albert Street
• Bay Street between Albert Street and Wellington Street
• Bronson Avenue between Sparks Street and Albert Street
• Commissioner Street between Albert Street and Wellington Street
• Booth Street between Chaudière Crossing and Albert Street
• Fleet Street between Booth and Lett Street
• Lloyd Street between Fleet Street and Lett Street
• Lett Street between Lloyd Street and Wellington Street
• Onigam Street between Lemieux Island and Kichi Zībī Mīkan
• Slidell Street between Bayview Station Road and Kichi Zībī Mīkan

Road closures between 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 1 to 2 a.m. Wednesday, July 2

• Albert Street between Elgin Street and City Centre Avenue; and
• Slater Street between Bronson Avenue and Elgin Street

Interprovincial bridges

• Alexandra Bridge, open to pedestrians and northbound vehicles; the southbound lane will be closed from Tuesday, July 1 at 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Chaudière Crossing, closed in both directions to vehicles and pedestrians from Tuesday, July 1 at 6 a.m. to Wednesday, July 2 at 2 a.m.
• Portage Bridge, open to pedestrians; closed to vehicles in both directions from Tuesday, July 1 at 6 a.m. to Wednesday, July 2 at 2 a.m.