Canada Day 2026
Canada, you celebrated with heart.
A nation united, with its pride shining brightly.
Relive the inspiring moments of the national noon ceremony.
National noon ceremony
The emotion of July 1 still resonates. Rediscover the performances, traditions and Canadian symbols that made the national noon ceremony unforgettable.
Performances that moved us
Experience the inspiring performances from the national noon ceremony.
“O Canada”
Éléonore Lagacé delivered an electrifying rendition of “O Canada”.
Opening number
The opening number overflowed with energy and heart, featuring Naomi, TOBi, Adeline Kerry Cruz, Jr Maddripp and the dancers. A moment worth watching again and again.
Alessia Cara
Her performance touched hearts across the country. With her unique and authentic voice, Alessia Cara delivered one of her biggest global hits, “Stay”.
LOUD
His performance of “D’où je viens” highlighted one of the most influential voices in francophone rap. LOUD is an authentic artist whose words have inspired audiences for years.
Happy Canada Day
From coast to coast to coast, Canadians shared their pride and Canada Day wishes.
Transcript of the video — Happy Canada Day
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[Upbeat music]
[Young children waving Canadian flags]
Children: Happy Canada Day
[A couple waving Canadian flags]
Couple: Happy Canada Day
[A women and 2 small children waving Canadian flags]
Woman: Happy Canada Day!
Children: Happy Canada Day!
[A woman talking to the camera]
Woman: Happy Canada Day!
[A couple waving Canadian flags]
Couple: Happy Canada Day!
[Animated map of Canada unfolds, with the Canada Day logo at the top. Dots appear across the country. A large circle displays the text: The wave of Canadian pride continues.]
[A woman waving a Canadian flag]
Woman: Happy Canada Day!
[A young girl sitting on a sofa]
Young girl: Canada, Canada, Canada!
[A group of women waving Canadian flags]
Women: Happy Canada Day!
[A woman is using sign language]
Woman: Happy and proud to be Canadian!
[A woman talking to the camera]
Woman: Happy Canada Day from the Lake of the Woods region in Northwestern Ontario
[A man waving a Canadian Flag]
Man: Happy birthday, Canada!
[A group of people waving Canadian flags]
Group: Happy Canada Day!
[A group of people waving Canadian flags]
Group: Happy Canada Day!
[A man holding a big Canadian flag]
Man: Happy Canada Day!
[A woman waving a Canadian flag]
Woman: Happy Canada Day!
[A woman holding a Canadian flag]
Woman: I feel like I won the lottery the day I was born in this great country
[Animation with the Canada Day logo and a large circle with on-screen text: Contest win your next Canadian adventure
[On-screen text: Sign up now canada.ca/canadaday]
[VIA Rail Canada logo]
[Canadian Heritage signature]
[Canada Wordmark with jingle]
