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In London's Trafalgar Square, where two days ago activists were staring down police during a protest against government austerity measures, there was a festive atmosphere Friday, as people were offered a taste of Canada.
They were eating poutine and drinking Tim Hortons coffee. Some watched aboriginal dancers while others played street hockey.
In the evening, many took in a concert featuring such Canadian acts Blue Rodeo, Lennie Gallant, Jill Barber, Alex Cuba, Karkwa and Devon Sproule.
About 80,000 people who were born in Canada now live in London.
Canadian troops serving in Afghanistan were treated to a BBQ, as well as a visit by three Conservative politicians. Defence Minister Peter MacKay, associated defence minister Julian Fantino and Public Works Minister Rona Ambrose were spending Canada Day in Kandahar, Fantino's office announced Friday
MacKay read a statement from the Duke and Duchess, addressed to the Canadian Forces, which said, "Godspeed your safe return to your family and friends, and to Canada."
Joining the troops were special guests, including singer Amanda Rheaume, and comedians André-Philippe Gagnon, Rick Mercer and Mike Smith. The soldiers were treated to two beers each.
"Who ordered the Iced Capps? You're holding up the line!" Smith joked in the voice of his Trailer Park Boys TV character, Bubbles.
This may be the last Canada Day celebrated in such a way as Canada's combat mission in Kandahar starts to wrap up