What about Prince William and Catherine? Will they come to Montreal on July 1st 2011?
They will represent the Queen in Ottawa on July 1st. But on July 2nd they will arrive in Montreal.
Just one hour from Montreal, Ottawa represents another center of attraction for Canada Day.
On their first official trip as a married couple, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Catherine, have chosen to attend the Canada Day celebrations, in Canada’s Capital Region.
If you want to participate at activities and also to get a glimpse of the royal newlyweds up-close and personal on Canada Day, be ready to go to Ottawa.
For Montreal visit of Will and Kate see the second part of this post.
Royal-themed activities throughout the Canada Day 2011
- Watch for the arrival of the Duke and Duchess as they make their way westward along Wellington Street to Parliament Hill for the noontime festivities. Get there early to stake out a spot with a good view.
- They will attend a citizenship ceremony at the Museum of Civilization and then it's off to Parliament Hill for Canada Day celebrations, where William will briefly address the crowd.
- Visit the National War Memorial. Prince William’s great-grandparents (King George VI and Queen Elizabeth) unveiled the monument in 1939, during the first-ever visit of a reigning monarch to Canada.
- Tour the residence of the governor general, the Queen’s representative in Canada. Rideau Hall has welcomed foreign dignitaries, royalty and heads of state since the first days of Canada’s nationhood, in 1867.
- Engage in a little frivolity in the ByWard Market, and shop for a special hat, in the style of the “fascinators” worn at the royal wedding.
- Attend high tea at the Fairmont Château Laurier, in the best British style
For more informations and the schedule of Ottawa Canada Day activities click here
For activities and parade on Canada Day in Montreal click here
Will and Kate in Montreal – July 2, 2011
The Montreal program :
- arrive at Montreal Trudeau Airport at 3:50 p.m.
- 4:15 p.m. visit Saint-Justine Hospital, a facility for young cancer patients
- 5:45 p.m. visit the Institute de tourism et d'hotelerie where they will participate in a class of chefs in training. The students will then serve them a private dinner.
- 9:55 p.m. board HMCS Montreal for the overnight journey to Quebec City amid a fireworks competition in the Montreal harbour
In Montreal there is no public activities, so the chance to see the Duke and Duchess is close to zero.
If you wish to see Will and Kate, the best chance is Canada Day related activities in Ottawa.
Photos and videos with Prince William and Princess Kate on Parliament Hill at Canada Day Ceremony Ottawa.
