Performed at 10 a.m. on Parliament Hill, from late June to the end of August. The first performance is generally conducted on the Friday prior to Canada Day (July 1st).
Sentries posted from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the National War Memorial on Confederation Square (corner of Elgin and Wellington).
Sentries posted from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Rideau Hall, the residence of His Excellency, the Governor General, located at 1 Sussex Drive.
The Ceremonial Guard performs public duties in Ottawa annually from late June to the end of August.
The public duties of the Ceremonial Guard include:
The Band of the Ceremonial Guard often participates in the Governor General's Summer Concert series held on the grounds of Rideau Hall. In addition, the Ceremonial Guard mounts the Guard of Honour for His Excellency on Canada Day on Parliament Hill and performs extended public duties by providing an overnight presence at Rideau Hall during visits by members of the Royal family.
The Guard has participated in all the Royal visits since 1959, as well as many visits by heads of government in Ottawa.