Governor General to take part in the annual Inspection of the Ceremonial Guard and a special Storytime activity at Rideau Hall

June 24, 2026

OTTAWA, Ontario-Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will take part in two special events on June 26, 2026, as part of the summer program at Rideau Hall.

Annual Inspection of the Ceremonial Guard
June 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., on the Rideau Hall forecourt (weather dependent)

This annual tradition highlights polish, precision and pageantry as the Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada conducts the annual Inspection of the Ceremonial Guard. The event will include a military parade, an inspection of the guard and band, and the "Viceregal Salute" to Her Excellency.
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Storytime at Rideau Hall: special reading event with the Governor General
June 26, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., on the grounds of Rideau Hall
The Governor General will host a special Storytime event at Rideau Hall. This initiative is designed to highlight the importance of accessible education and literacy and promote a love for reading. This year's programming is co-presented by United for Literacy and the Ottawa International Writers Festival.
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Notes for media:

• In the event of inclement weather, the decision to cancel the Inspection of the Ceremonial Guard will be made at 8 a.m. on Friday, June 26, 2026; additionally, the Storytime element will be moved into the Tent Room.
• To guarantee access to the events, media must confirm their attendance in advance with the Rideau Hall Press Office at [email protected].
• Media are asked to arrive at the Princess Anne Entrance no later than 9:30 a.m. on the day of the events.
• Photos taken by the Governor General's official photographer can be made available upon request.

Media information:
Rideau Hall Press Office
[email protected]

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