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Changing of the Guard

East Lawn, Rideau Hall | Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0M8, Canada (Byward Market Area)
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Ranked #14 of 103 attractions in Ottawa
Type: Performances
Description: Formal ceremony taking place daily during the summer on Parliament Hill that shouldn't be missed.
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Ottawa, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

Interesting to watch it once, after that it is repetative! Go on a nice sunny day to fully enjoy it. Good views if you go all the way towards the back, you will be higher up and can take everything in. Kids will love it

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Sturgeon Falls, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

Went to watch it, but found out that only starts June 24 and ends August 24. So just for your info. Saw it before and pretty patriotic to watch. Would watch again.

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Hamilton, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

Enjoyed it as a first time experience but probably wouldn't go out of my way to watch it again. Lots of bagpipes, mounted police , etc.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 via mobile

Every summer we take our kids to watch the changing of the guards and they love it! They play guards afterwards although they have a hard time keeping their serious. It's worth the experience!

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Ottawa, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

As a former Governor General Foot Guard I can honestly say the changing of the guards does justice for the Regiment and offers vistors an experience they won't forget. A real tribute to Canada and Canadians. Worth the trip to Ottawa, a must see.

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Toronto, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

A must-do every time we visit Ottawa in the summer. Love this tradition and there's so much to do in the area afterwards.

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Ottawa, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This free attraction allows visitors to follow the parade to Parliament Hill and watch the changing of the guard. If you do not want to follow parade you can watch the main show at the hill.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

great show put on by the guards. It is however quite long if you watch the whole thing but still an important historic piece of our country

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Ottawa, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

Traditional and links Britain and Canada. See if you can make the guards who stand on guard smile. I hear that the guards, can, on occasion, faint in the extreme heat!

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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

In the summer in Ottawa, this is a must do. Amazing Canadian experience to hear the band and see the marching. Come early to get a good spot. After the changing of the guard, do the tour of the parliament buildings!

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