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2011 royal tour of Canada

Background

 * programme
 * media room
 * CBC visit
 * Statement by PM

Halifax


The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh were welcomed to Canada on the Garrison Grounds at the foot of the historic Halifax Citadel on June 28. The ceremony included full military honours, including a 21-gun salute, Snowbirds fly-past and cultural presentations featuring Nova Scotian and Acadian performing artists. In her speech, the Queen said:

"Canadians have, by their own endeavours, built a country and society which is widely-admired across the world. I am fortunate to have been a witness to many of the developments and accomplishments of modern Canada. As Queen of Canada for nearly six decades, my pride in this country remains undimmed."

The Queen and the Duke visited the Mi'kmaq Cultural Village on the Halifax Common to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the baptism of Mi'kmaq Grand Chief Membertou. Later, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh rededicated Government House, the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia, following a three-year renovation.

On June 29, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh celebrated the Canadian Naval Centennial. The Duke of Edinburgh presented a certificate from the World Ship Trust to HMCS Haida – Canada's most famous warship. The Queen and the Duke later attended a luncheon and met serving military, veterans, and cadets and participate in the International Fleet Review. Later, the Duke of Edinburgh attended a private reception with members of the 2nd Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment, of which he was Colonel-in-Chief. The day ended with "A Celebration of Nova Scotia" reception at which the Queen and the Duke met Nova Scotians who have made significant contributions to their communities, province and country.

On June 30, the Queen planted a tree in the grounds of Government House, and later departed for Ottawa.

Ottawa


On June 30, following their arrival in Ottawa, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh toured the Canadian Museum of Nature. The Queen later greeted Canadians outside the museum during a walkabout. Outside the National Arts Centre, the Queen unveiled a statue of Oscar Peterson, one of Canada's foremost showcases for the performing arts. At Rideau Hall, the Queen's official Canadian residence, the monarch planted a tree to mark the royal visit. The Queen later had an audience with Prime Minister Stephen Harper, following which she unveiled the design for the Diamond Jubilee Window for the Senate of Canada as well as a dmarquette of bust for Senate Foyer. Later, the Duke of Edinburgh met with members of the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa as their Colonel-in-Chief. The day ended with a Garden Reception at Rideau Hall hosted by the Government of Canada.

On July 1, the Queen sat for a portrait photograph at Rideau Hall, which subsequently served as the model for her Diamond Jubilee portrait, unveiled in 2012. Later, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh took part in the festivities for Canada Day on Parliament Hill. The celebrations began when the Queen arrived by landau and received full military honours: a Royal Salute, the inspection of the Guard of Honour, a 21-gun salute, a fly-past and a march-past. In her speech, the Queen of Canada said:

"During my lifetime, I have been a witness to this country for more than half its history since Confederation. I have watched with enormous admiration how Canada has grown and matured while remaining true to its history, its distinctive character and its values."

The Queen and the Duke then greeted as many Canadians as possible during a special walkabout after the show.

On July 2, the Queen had an audience with the Leader of the Opposition Michael Ignatieff.

Winnipeg



 * July 3

Toronto



 * July 4
 * July 5
 * July 6
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