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Country singer-songwriter JoJo Mason joins us virtually from Calgary, aboard the Canadian Pacific holiday train. Tune in on December 17 at 8 p.m. ET for IlumiNATION, a virtual celebration of lights across Canada. Details here http://ow.ly/aYgI50CKb0Q

During this unprecedented period, the need to get together is stronger than ever as the Holiday season approaches. As part of Christmas Lights Across Canada, this year we’re encouraging all Canadians to share and virtually explore the most beautiful lights across the country.

Lisa LeBlanc, from New Brunswick, will rock you with her Cajun interpretation of a traditional holiday song! Don’t miss IllumiNATION, a virtual celebration of lights across Canada on December 17 at 8 p.m. ET. See it all here http://ow.ly/Ru3M50CJOo2

We’re setting up for the Holiday season! From November 30 to January 7, Canadians will be able to admire the thousands of lights that make Confederation Boulevard shine every year! More info here ow.ly/MlWo102rbOG

Looking for an escape this winter? Our doors are open, our building is safe, and the Ottawa Citizen has rounded up five reasons why you should visit us! #YourNGC #ArtMuseum #NationalGalleryofCanada

Rosemary Barton hosts special coverage of the national Remembrance Day service in Ottawa.

Get ready, Canada! Priyanka puts on a heck of a show! Tune in on December 17, at 8 p.m. ET http://ow.ly/OwFW50CJgO3

Dominion Carillonneur of Canada since 2008, Dr. Andrea McCrady joins us on December 17 at 8 p.m. ET for IllumiNATION, a virtual celebration of lights across Canada. To find out more, visit http://ow.ly/OwFW50CJgO3

Remembrance Day programming in Ottawa including virtual events and ceremonies around the capital region https://bit.ly/32c1jmi

On Remembrance Day, we honour the service and sacrifice of all the brave Canadians. The National War Memorial, known as The Response, stands in the heart of Ottawa as a symbol of that sacrifice. Each year, on this day, Canada’s veterans march past this monument and lay wreaths of flowers, and everyone present observes two minutes of silence to honour the memory of all Canadians who fought and died in conflicts.... For more information http://ow.ly/FXhT50CgRxU Canada Remembers

Planning a Remembrance ceremony? Looking for accessible primary source materials? This new digital resource includes artifacts, art and documents from the Museu...m’s collections, as well as historical overviews and learning activities. It also includes content and suggestions for Remembrance ceremonies that are ready to use, or can be customized for your class, school or virtual event. Check it out now at http://www.warmuseum.ca/remembrance-day. Slow March Painted by Corporal Joel Michael Green, 2008 Beaverbrook Collection of War Art CWM 20110076-001 #CanadaRemembers #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #RemembranceDayCWM

Looking to commemorate Remembrance Day online this year? Join Historica Canada at 10:45 EST on November 11th for a Remembrance Day ceremony featuring The Memory Project’s veteran speakers. RSVP today: http://ow.ly/8oMM50CfZPh

Have you seen the Dancing Bear sculpture? This artwork is one of the first public art by an Inuit artist from Nunavut to be placed in Ottawa. The artist, Pauta Saila, is well known for his abstract dancing bears. He claims, however, that his bears are not dancing, but rather playing.... To learn more, visit ow.ly/S4ws50C3NTU

Through the traditional Hoop Dance, Theland Kicknosway helps bring awareness to Indigenous and non-Indigenous people about Indigenous culture and history in Canada. Let yourself be hypnotized by this dazzling performance during IllumiNATION, a virtual celebration of lights across Canada. Be sure to tune in on December 17 at 8 p.m. ET! http://ow.ly/2MqC50CI1Qb

#RemembranceDay On November 11, to mark the anniversary of the Armistice that ended World War I, Centre Culturel Canadien invites you to an evening of online screenings on Facebook from 9pm. On the program: 3 short films in partnership with NFB bit.ly/2G12Gwv ... #LestWeForget See more

Explore digitized First World War Records in our collection. Come prepared with your questions and we will try to answer as many as possible.

Did you know the Animals in War Dedication was created by Canadian artist and sculptor David Clendining, in 2012? The scenes depicted on the plaques show the contributions, sacrifices & loyalty of animals in war. Discover more about its history here http://ow.ly/eWfd50CfiI0

Our friends at Canadian Pacific are hosting a virtual concert this Saturday, December 12, at 6 p.m. MT! Catch the #CPHolidayTrain at Home and ring in the holiday season with performances by Serena Ryder, The Trews, Jojo Mason, Logan Staats and Kelly Prescott! For more info, visit https://www.cpr.ca/en/community/holiday-train

The Musica artwork, found on the outdoor terrace of National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts, is a public artwork created by the Mexican artist Leonardo Nierman. This artwork was offered to the people of Canada from the people of Mexico and represents the cultural ties that unite both countries. To learn more about its history, visit http://ow.ly/WBXc50BZFiA

Looking for a new song to add to your #Covid19 hand-washing routine? Why not try O Canada? It may take a few seconds longer than the recommended 20, but it’s su...re to have you feeling proud to be while you do your part to protect yourself & protect others. https://www.canada.ca//canadi/services/anthems-canada.html See more

Attention Canadian organizations! The time has come to submit your funding requests related to #CanadaDay, #NIPDCanada, #SaintJeanBaptiste and #MultiDay. Deadline : November 21. http://ow.ly/VNH050BYDOr

Did you know that there are several artworks on public display in Canada’s Capital Region? Discover and admire all the artworks that tell the story of our country and our people along the Ottawa-Gatineau walking trails. To learn more, visit ow.ly/dW9N50BWEe2

The design competition for the LGBTQ2+ National Monument is now open. Teams of professional artists, landscape architects, and architects are invited to apply t...o a Request for Qualifications. The Monument, to be located in Ottawa, will memorialize the historic discrimination against LGBTQ2+ people in Canada, including those who suffered during the LGBT Purge led by the Government of Canada between the 1950s and the 1990s. Deadline: January 5, 2021. http://ow.ly/nERa50BTQ94

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones. On this holiday, remember to follow the public health measures put in place to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. Limit your non-essential travels and stay home. For more information, visit http://ow.ly/dC2b30rezvV... Lonnie Dang

Artwork by Canadian artists brightens downtown Ottawa! Discover how they are reproduced on prominent steps in Canada's Capital Region and discover the amazing artists who created them. https://youtu.be/SoMeN6tUwuc

Happy #MainStreetMonday! Q: How many hours do you spend on social media a day during the pandemic? A: Too many... Why not use that time to help spread awareness through your personal social media accounts about businesses in your community? Tag, share and post, and encourage friends and family to order or shop online from your go-to local businesses from restaurants and clothing stores to art and craft shops. #BringBackMainStreet #SupportLocal #ShopLocal #CdnBusinesses

The cold is nothing new to us, but we are only a tiny part of the story... Travel through 80,000 years of Earth's history in this world-premiere exhibit, guided by 120 real specimens and artifacts, and be one of the first to experience Planet Ice: Mysteries of the Ice Age!