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Ottawa's Parliament Hill Has A New Dazzling Holiday Show & Here's A First Look (PHOTOS)

The free show is a colourful tribute to Canada. ✨

Staff Writer

This dazzling and colourful light show will let you admire Canada's beautiful landscape.

Christmas Lights Across Canada has returned, and this winter, you can marvel at a new free holiday projection show at Parliament Hill. You can see it from December 8, 2021, to January 7, 2022, between 5:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. each evening.

Ottawa's Parliament Hill Has A New Dazzling Holiday Show & Here's A First Look (PHOTOS)Megan Renaud | Narcity

The show follows radiant sparks of light as they travel across the True North's vast landscapes in hopes of lighting up our winter nights.

It begins with a cold icy scene; bells ring as snow falls on snow-covered shores.

Ottawa's Parliament Hill Has A New Dazzling Holiday Show & Here's A First Look (PHOTOS)Megan Renaud | Narcity

From mountain ranges with majestic moose to cities bustling with buses and innovation, you'll get a glimpse into Canada's wildlife as well as its urban and natural landscapes.

You'll also want to keep your eyes peeled for adorable deer, foxes and other animals admiring the magic of the light sparks.

Ottawa's Parliament Hill Has A New Dazzling Holiday Show & Here's A First Look (PHOTOS)Megan Renaud | Narcity

The experience is a 15-minute-long adventure through the Great White North. It begins with a bilingual introduction, turning into a musical soundtrack through the sparks' winter journey.

In addition to Canada's landscape, you'll admire a brief history of Parliament Hill itself, including bursts of orange light that remind us of the past fire to our peace tower.

Ottawa's Parliament Hill Has A New Dazzling Holiday Show & Here's A First Look (PHOTOS)Megan Renaud | Narcity

So if you're ready to brave the cold, stop on by Parliament Hill to find out if the magical flashes of light are able to succeed in illuminating Canada's winter evenings.

Christmas Lights Across Canada

Ottawa's Parliament Hill Has A New Dazzling Holiday Show & Here's A First Look (PHOTOS)

Megan Renaud | Narcity

Price: Free

When: December 8, 2021 - January 7, 2022

Address: Parliament Hill, Ottawa, ON

Why You Need To Go: It is a fun event for all ages; the light show is a wonderful way to celebrate both the Christmas season and Canada's beauty.

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Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.

  • Ottawa Staff Writer Megan Johnson was an Ottawa Staff Writer for Narcity Canada. Prior to joining the Narcity team she founded Ottawa River Lifestyle, a blog to promote the Capital Region and small towns along the Ottawa River. In addition to writing about Canadian businesses, local events and outdoor adventures, Megan has created content for Canadian brands and tourism boards. She has her B.Sc. in Honours Biochemistry and has always enjoyed various forms of writing and travel.

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