Sound and Light Show on Parliament Hill 2023 in Ottawa

Northern Lights: Parliament Hill Sound and Light Show is a 30-minute multimedia presentation staged against the backdrop of Canada's Parliament Buildings. Through sound and light, you can learn about Canada’s history and the country's most important milestones. Experiencing the Northern Lights is a perfect way to spend a summer evening and a must-see attraction in Ottawa, the only place where you can witness this spectacular show.

The organizers use 17 projectors to create an image that is 469 feet (143 meters) long and 30 floors high. More than 150 moving and static lighting devices and 50 automated lights illuminate the facade of the building. The video has 35 million pixels, which guarantees excellent quality.

This spectacular show has 5 extraordinary art styles that alive canadian history. The story of the show is based on the five thematic books: Foundations of the Nation, Strength in Partnership, Discovery and Adventure, Valour, and Pride and Vision.

Show Dates and Hours

The free show, in English and French, is featured nightly in Ottawa from early July to early September. In different months, the show starts differently depending on when it gets dark. In July, it begins at 10:00 pm, in August at 9:30 p.m., and in September at 9 pm. However, the display starts depending on the time of sunset.

Sound and Light Show on Parliament Hill History

The highly popular Northern Lights show has been taking place since 2015. More than 1.5 million spectators have experienced sound and light spectacle on Parliament Hill. The previous show was called Mosaika: Canada Through the Eyes of Its People. It's won more than a dozen national and international awards.