2010 Royal Tour of Canada by Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh
From June 29 to July 6, 2010, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh participated in events in Halifax, Nova Scotia; the National Capital Region; Winnipeg, Manitoba; and Toronto and Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, that highlighted Canadian service and commitment at the local, national, and global levels. This was Her Majesty’s 22nd Tour of Canada.
Itinerary
Monday, June 28, 2010 – Halifax, Nova Scotia
- 2:20 p.m.
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Arrival in Canada
Her Majesty and The Duke of Edinburgh arrived at Stanfield International Airport in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
- 3:00 p.m
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Official Welcome Ceremony to Canada and Nova Scotia – Public Event
- 3:55 p.m.
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Official Welcome Ceremony to Canada and Nova Scotia – Public Event
- 14:20
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Mi’kmaq Cultural Event at Halifax Commons – Public Event
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh honoured the 400th anniversary celebrations of the baptism of Grand Chief Membertou at the Mi’kmaq Cultural Village at Halifax Common.
- 4:30 p.m.
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Rededication of Government House – Public Event
The Queen unveiled a plaque to rededicate Nova Scotia’s Government House.
Tuesday, June 29 2010 – Halifax, Nova Scotia
- 10:45 a.m.
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Certificate Presentation to HMCS Haida
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh presented a certificate from the World Ship Trust to HMCS Haida – Canada’s most famous warship.
- 12:20 p.m.
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Luncheon at CFB Halifax
- 2:00 p.m.
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International Fleet Review and Plaque Unveilings Followed by a Walkabout – Public Event
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh boarded the naval frigate HMCS St. John’s for the International Fleet Review.
- 5:15 p.m.
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Private Reception with the 2nd Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment
The Duke of Edinburgh met members of the 2nd Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment at Government House.
- 8:00 p.m.
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A Celebration of Nova Scotia Reception
The evening at the Cunard Centre, which overlooks the Halifax port, celebrated Nova Scotians who have made significant contributions to their communities, province and country.
Wednesday, June 30 2010 – Halifax, Nova Scotia and Ottawa, Ontario
- 10:20 a.m.
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Tree-Planting and Departure from Nova Scotia
- 12:00 p.m
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Arrival in Ottawa
- 12:25 p.m.
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Tour of the Canadian Museum of Nature Followed by a Walkabout – Public Event
- 1:15 p.m.
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Unveiling of Statue of Oscar Petersen at the National Arts Centre followed by a Walkabout – Public Event
- 1:40 p.m.
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Tree-Planting at Rideau Hall
- 4:15 p.m.
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Private Reception with the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa
- 4:30 p.m.
- Audience with the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, P.C., M.P.
- 5:00 p.m.
- Unveiling of Diamond Jubilee Window/Bust for the Senate
- 5:20 p.m.
- Garden Reception at Rideau Hall
Thursday, July 1, 2010 - Canada Day! - Ottawa, Ontario
- 12:05 p.m.
- Canada Day Noon Show on Parliament Hill followed by a Walkabout – Public Event
Friday, July 2, 2010 – Ottawa, Ontario
- 10:00 a.m.
- Audience with the Honourable Michael Ignatieff, P.C., M.P.
Saturday, July 3, 2010 – Winnipeg, Manitoba
- 12:20 p.m. (CDT)
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Official Arrival to Winnipeg
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were the first official passengers to arrive at the James Armstrong Richardson International Airport in Winnipeg.
- 1:50 p.m.
- Luncheon Offered by the Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba
- 4:20 p.m.
- Statue Unveiling and Tree-Planting Followed by a Walkabout – Public Event
- 5:10 p.m.
- Crossing the Esplanade Riel at The Forks
- 5:20 p.m.
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Cornerstone Dedication for the Canadian Museum for Human Rights at The Forks
For this historic dedication, The Queen used a stone from Runnymede – the site of the 1215 signing of the Magna Carta.
- 5:40 p.m.
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The Manitoba Homecoming Canadian Concert for Human Rights at The Forks – Public Event
The Queen delivered a speech.
- 9:55 p.m.
- The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh arrived at Toronto Pearson International Airport, Mississauga.
Sunday, July 4, 2010 – Toronto, Ontario
- 10:55 a.m.
- Morning Church Service at the Cathedral Church of St. James – Followed by a Walkabout – Public Event
- 3:55 p.m.
- The Queen’s Plate at Woodbine Racetrack – Public Event
Monday, July 5, 2010 – Waterloo and Toronto, Ontario
- 10:40 a.m.
- Arrival in Waterloo
- 11:00 a.m.
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Tour of Research in Motion
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh arrived for a tour of Research in Motion, makers of the award-winning BlackBerry.
- 12:25 p.m.
- Return to Toronto
- 12:50 p.m.
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Luncheon and Tour of Pinewood Toronto Studios
A supporter of Canada’s film industry, The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh arrived at Pinewood Toronto Studios for a luncheon and a tour of Canada’s largest film and television production complex.
- 4:30 p.m.
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Private Presentation of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
The Duke of Edinburgh presented The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, which encourages and support the personal development of young people around the world.
- 7:30 p.m.
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Official dinner
The Prime Minister and Mrs. Harper hosted a dinner, at which the Prime Minister thanked The Queen for her service over 58 years to Canada and invited her to speak to all Canadians by way of television broadcast.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010 – Toronto, Ontario
- 10:40 a.m.
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Provincial Reception at Queen’s Park and Plaque Unveiling – Public Event
The Queen presented Ontario Medals for Good Citizenship and unveiled a special plaque commemorating the 150th anniversary of the dedication of Queen’s Park in 1860 by her great-grandfather, The Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII.
- 11:40 a.m.
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Official Departure Ceremony from Canada and Ontario at Queen’s Park and the Last Walkabout – Public Event
- 12:40 p.m.
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Viewing of New Badge
At Toronto Pearson International Airport, The Queen viewed the newly awarded coat of arms and badge created for the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
- 12:55 p.m.
- The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh depart Canada for New York City, marking the end of Her Majesty The Queen’s 22nd tour of Canada.
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