Trafalgar Square becomes Canada for a day

A famous London landmark will be transformed into the land of mounties and maple leaves on Friday.

Trafalgar Square will become Canada for a day on June 30th, with a programme of entertainment and activities including street hockey, arts and crafts and street performers.

Alberta-born musician Raghav, a dance troupe from Saskatchewan, Canadian singer songwriter Ron Sexsmith and pop act The Heavy Blinkers, from Halifax, Nova Scotia, will be among those providing entertainment.

Londoners considering Canada as a holiday destination are urged to make a visit to the 'Keep Exploring' area, where representatives from Canada's tourist industry will be available to provide information and holiday ideas.

Visitors to the square will also have the opportunity to win a holiday for two by responding to a series of questions, which can be answered by speaking to the representatives on hand.

Events on the square kick off at 1400, while the acts on stage hosted by Canadian DJ David 'Kid' Jenson begin at 1700.

Tourism representatives will be available from:

Air Canada
Air Transat
Atlantic Canada Tourism Partnership
Canadian Affair
Choice Hotels
Destination Quebec
Intrawest
Ontario Tourism
Rocky Mountaineer
Tourism British Columbia
Travel Alberta
Travel Manitoba
Via Rail
Yukon Tourism XXX