Happy Canada Day! Here are a few useful links for your July 1 long weekend

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For a big list of local activities in Ottawa, visit OttawaStart's
[
 Canada Day Guide
](http://ottawastart.com/canadaday)
. The list includes info about the big show on Parliament Hill, and smaller events around our community as well.
  


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Our
[
 Fireworks Guide
](http://ottawastart.com/fireworks)
includes information about the massive show at Parliament Hill.
  


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Wondering what shopping centres and grocery stores are open this weekend?  Or where you can get some wine or beer on July 1?  Here's a list of
[
 what's open and closed in Ottawa on July 1 & 2, 2012
](http://ottawastart.com/story/17271.php)
.
  


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There are lots of
[
 road closures
](http://ottawastart.com/story/17261.php)
on July 1 due to the festivities downtown.
  


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If you're heading out of town, check our
[
 Traffic Guide
](http://ottawastart.com/traffic)
for links to highway conditions, border wait times, etc.
  


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The forecast for the long weekend looks AMAZING.  Hot and sunny.  Our
[
 Ottawa Weather Guide
](http://ottawastart.com/weather)
has the latest info.
  


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Cool off at a beach, swimming pool, wading pool, splash pad or water park. Here's a list of locations in Ottawa and Gatineau:
[
 Ottawa Swimming Guide
](http://ottawastart.com/swimming)
.
  


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It'll be a hot weekend but still a good one for bike riding. Check our
[
 Ottawa Bike Guide
](http://ottawastart.com/bike)
for bike path maps and other resources.
  


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It's the perfect time of year to check out a local
[
 Farmers' Market
](http://ottawastart.com/markets)
or go
[
 strawberry picking
](http://ottawastart.com/strawberry)
.

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** See also: ** Ottawa Events Guide

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