Canada Day in Ottawa will be filled with free activities and fireworks, but make sure to check ahead to see what's changing.

Ottawa usually sees a “significant uptick in visitors” for Canada Day weekends, Mr. Miousse said. His organization has designed the Visit Ottawa Pass to complement the federal government’s Canada Strong Pass, which includes free or discounted admissions for children and youth to Canada’s national museums.

The countdown to Canada Day is officially on, with only a week left until Canada turns 158. Ahead of the statutory holiday, we thought we’d give you some ideas on how to celebrate your Tuesday off, as well as some important information if you are joining in on the big events.