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Ballet BC dancer Alexis Fletcher
crash the party
Ottawa is hosting a year-long Canada Day party , and it ’ s yours to crash .
As the country turns 150 , the city ’ s celebration hits an early fervour when the speed demons of ice cross downhill descend for Red Bull Crash Ice ( p . 22 ). Then , the Juno Awards beat the drum for Canadian music past and present . To stay in tune , we shined a spotlight on Ottawa ’ s best live music venues ( p . 21 )
Of course , any true maple-leaf bender needs a Stanley Cup Tribute ( p . 11 ). Hockey ’ s holy grail is honoured with a tribute concert , a meetand-greet , and a highlight reel exhibit at the Canadian Museum of History ( p . 54 ). From athletes , we turn to ale by tapping the keg on two thriving microbreweries ( p . 31 ). But don ’ t drink on an empty stomach ; tickle your taste buds with tapas and hearty pub fare ( p . 30 ).
The Canadian War Museum is on the frontline of the country ’ s fête with three memorable exhibits ( p . 12 ), and the National Arts Centre showcases the best in Canadian theatre , dance , and music — from an ode to Canadian jazz to a father-son rock duo ( p . 10 ). In tribute to Canada ’ s past , meet one of its oldest species : a blue whale at the Canadian Museum of Nature ( p . 44 ). In tribute to your fashion sense , we highlight the city ’ s tried-and-true shops .
So take in the parade of Ottawa 2017 events ( p . 48 ), and be sure to explore the loot bag of goodies our city has to share year in , year out . You ’ ll croon “ Happy Birthday ” to Canada by singing the capital ’ s praises . Follow our own song @ whereottawa . chris lackner , Editor Twitter and Instagram @ whereottawa Facebook . com / whereottawa
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