Join in the Royal Tour

Join in the celebrations as Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh highlight the Canadian record of service during their Royal Tour from June 28 to July 6, 2010.

Events and commemorations
Protocol
Plan your own celebration
Join us online

View detailed itinerary

Events and commemorations

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will visit:

• Halifax, Nova Scotia;
• Ottawa, Ontario
• Winnipeg, Manitoba; and
• Toronto and surrounding area, Ontario.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will also participate in the Canada Day Noon Show on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on July 1, 2010. The Queen and His Royal Highness will join with Canadians in celebrating the 143^rd anniversary of our Confederation and nearly a century and a half of service at home and abroad.

Closer to the visit, you will be able to consult the Royal Tour itinerary to find out about events taking place near you.

Protocol

Royal Tour events range from the formal to the informal. Find out more about protocol when meeting The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh.

Plan your own celebration

Join The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh in honouring the Canadian record of service by organizing an event of your own to mark the 2010 Royal Tour.

The Tour is a great opportunity to celebrate the Canadian record of service - past, present and future - and what it means to you, your friends, family and community.

This could mean celebrating the achievements and hard work of volunteers who have made your community a better place to live.

It could mean honouring the brave men and women who have served in the Canadian Forces and have dedicated their lives to serving their country and the cause of peace, security and justice.

By reflecting on past service, we encourage even greater involvement in the present and future.

The 2010 Royal Tour is also a unique opportunity to celebrate almost 60 years of service to our country by Her Majesty. The Queen has not only witnessed some of Canada's most significant historic events, she has participated in creating a country of which Canadians can be proud.

Planning tips

• Discuss ideas with family, friends, neighbours and community groups.
  
  
• Add your activity on Facebook or Twitter to increase participation.
  
  
• Celebrate in ways that will be meaningful and memorable to your community.
  
  
• Keep it simple. Your celebrations, special activities or ceremonies don't have to be expensive, detailed or time consuming. Sometimes the most meaningful events are the simplest.

Suggestions for events

• Plant a tree or shrub in honour of Her Majesty and the Canadians who have served their community or country.
  
  
• Hold a garage sale, bake sale or food drive in support of a good cause in your community during the 2010 Royal Tour. The Queen is patron of many important organizations and charities that improve the lives of Canadians.
  
  
• Incorporate the Canadian record of service into a religious service at your place of worship during the 2010 Royal Tour.
  
  
• Have a picnic. Reflect on Her Majesty's dedication to service and consideration of others by inviting a guest who lives alone or who would enjoy some company. Give them the "royal" treatment. Part of being Canadian is our sense of collective caring and sharing. Share your photos online on Facebook and Flickr.
  
  
• Sing both the Royal Anthem (God Save The Queen) and the National Anthem (O Canada) before your local sports game to honour Canada and The Queen. Try to sing in both official languages!
  
  
• Visit elderly friends and relatives. Ask them about their lives. By reflecting on past service and using it to encourage greater involvement, we celebrate our past, contribute to the present and lay the foundation for a greater future.
  
  
• Spend time with young friends and family members. These are the leaders of tomorrow, and their service to others will shape the future. Ask them what the Canadian record of service means to them.
  
  
• Get together with friends and family to watch television or video coverage of the Royal Tour.
  
  
• Honour those who have served their country by taking the time to thank the veterans in your community. Suggest you record interviews to capture their stories on how they contributed to the Canadian record of service and share these on YouTube.
  
  
• Organize a Royal trivia night. Test the knowledge of your friends and family about Her Majesty's past visits to Canada. Use the quiz on this website. Have fun as you explore Canadian history and the role played by Her Majesty.
  
  
• Write an essay or a poem, or make a poster as a fun project. Relate it to the theme of service as exemplified by both Her Majesty's reign as Queen of Canada and the Canadian record of service. Share your creations with your friends and family.
  
  
• Raise the Canadian flag during the 2010 Royal Tour. The National Flag is a cherished national symbol.

Join us online

You will be able to follow the 2010 Royal Tour online:

• Get regular updates with our Daily Highlights and Today at a Glance.

• Check out photos.
  
  
• Watch videos.
  
  
• Send greetings to The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh.
  
  
• Find news on Twitter, Flickr and YouTube

Canadian Heritage Resources

Royal Symbols
Criteria for Royal patronage