Music on the Canal
Free
Outdoor Music
Arts
Nature
Nightlife
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Saturday, August 22, 2026
4:30 PM
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Rideau St Bridge (start/finish) / Lansdowne Park turnaround
Set sail on a voyage of music as the NAC brings back its popular Music on the Canal series, starting July 4. A barge filled with musicians starts off at the Rideau St Bridge and fills the air with music, going to Lansdowne Park and back again. FREE. This weekend: Primary Colours.
Make a day of it
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