June 10, 2004 OTTAWA – Her Excellency the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, and His Excellency John Ralston Saul invite you to join them for the annual Inspection of the Ceremonial Guard on Thursday, June 24, 2004, at 10 a.m. on the grounds of Rideau Hall. As well as being Commander-in-Chief of the Canadian Forces, Her Excellency is Colonel of both regiments that form the Ceremonial Guard (the Governor General's Foot Guards and the Canadian Grenadier Guards). Following her inspection of the Guard, the Governor General will address its members. The Ceremonial Guard is a crowd favourite among Rideau Hall visitors. Their scarlet tunics and busbies are a sure sign of summer at the Governor General's residence. This summer, don't miss the following Ceremonial Guard special activities: Inspection of the Ceremonial Guard: Thursday, June 24 at 10 a.m. Note: In the event of rain, the Inspection will be cancelled, NOT postponed. A decision to cancel will be made at 7 a.m. on the day of the event. Media: Please arrive through Princess Gate. Relief of the Sentries: Led by a piper, the new guard march to their posts in front of Rideau Hall as well as at the Sussex Gate, where their Master Corporal changes the guard by calling the duties of the sentries; the piper and the Master Corporal then march the old guard off their posts. June 26 to August 28: Daily, performed every hour on the hour, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Band of the Ceremonial Guard: Enjoy one of Canada's finest military bands. This concert will close the Governor General's summer concert series on Sunday, August 8, at 4 p.m. Members of the media are welcome at any time to cover the Ceremonial Guard at Rideau Hall. Media may contact the Press Office for more information. Information: The Governor General is Commander-in-Chief of the Canadian Forces and Colonel of both regiments that form the Ceremonial Guard. The Ceremonial Guard is made up of two regiments: the Governor General's Foot Guards, based in Ottawa, and the Canadian Grenadier Guards, based in Montreal. The Band of the Ceremonial Guard is drawn from reservists across the country. All tours and Rideau Hall activities are free of charge. The grounds of Rideau Hall are open daily, from 8 a.m. to one hour before sunset. Rideau Hall is located at 1 Sussex Drive in Ottawa. For more information on tours or activities over the summer, call (613) 991-ggca (4422) or 1 866 842-ggca (4422), or visit our website at www.gg.ca. -30- Media information: Rideau Hall Press Office Lucie Brosseau or France Langlois (613) 998-0287 or (613) 993-8157 www.gg.ca Information on the Ceremonial Guard: Lt Jocelyn Lemay (613) 949-2523 Public information: (613) 991-ggca (4422) 1 866 842-ggca (4422)
