June 16, 2009
OTTAWA—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, invites you to join her for the annual Inspection of the Ceremonial Guard, on Thursday, June 18, 2009, at 10:00 a.m., on the grounds of Rideau Hall . The public is invited to attend this event.
Following the inspection, the Governor General will address the members. In the event of rain, the decision to cancel the inspection will be made at 8:30 a.m. on June 18, 2009.
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.
Information:
All concerts, tours and activities are free of charge.
The grounds of Rideau Hall are open from 8 a.m. to one hour before sunset.
The Relief of the Sentries is performed every hour on the hour, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, from June 27 to August 27, 2009.
Rideau Hall is located at 1 Sussex Drive, in Ottawa.
For more information on tours or activities during the summer, please visit the Governor General's website at www.gg.ca .
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Media covering the Inspection of the Ceremonial Guard at Rideau Hall
should arrive at Princess Gate no later than 9:45 a.m.
Media Information
Isabelle Serrurier
Rideau Hall Press Office
613-998-7280
www.gg.ca
www.citizenvoices.gg.ca
