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One of the most prominent symbols of Canada is the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) “Mountie,” wearing his red serge uniform and brown Stetson. Put many of these Mounties on black horses, have them perform intricate formations in front of a crowd, and you have another of Canada’s most recognizable icons: the RCMP Musical Ride.
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Watch the world-famous RCMP Musical Ride Mounties perform a free, time-honoured tradition in Canada’s capital, including complex and thrilling cavalry figures and drills choreographed to music.Over one weekend each summer, a full troop of 32 riders and their horses perform the Canadian Sunset Ceremonies at their home base—the RCMP Musical Ride Centre, located just east of downtown Ottawa. The time-honoured tradition features an impressive performance by the Musical Ride, a flag lowering ceremony at sunset, and a participatory singing of the national anthem.
I can’t even remember how many times I’ve driven through the town of Fort Macleod, Alberta. Having gone to Lethbridge for school, and to visit friends, I’ve driven from Calgary to Lethbridge dozens of times and never took the time to stop and see what Fort Macleod had to offer. It’s a very small town […]
Watch the world-famous RCMP Musical Ride Mounties perform a free, time-honoured tradition in Canada’s capital, including complex and thrilling cavalry figures and drills choreographed to music.Over one weekend each summer, a full troop of 32 riders and their horses perform the Canadian Sunset Ceremonies at their home base—the RCMP Musical Ride Centre, located just east of downtown Ottawa. The time-honoured tradition features an impressive performance by the Musical Ride, a flag lowering ceremony at sunset, and a participatory singing of the national anthem.
Fort Macleod, Alberta. Dressed in 1874 North West Mounted Police uniforms. Note the maple leaf "branding" on the horses' rumps.
One of the most prominent symbols of Canada is the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) “Mountie,” wearing his red serge uniform and brown Stetson. Put many of these Mounties on black horses, have them perform intricate formations in front of a crowd, and you have another of Canada’s most recognizable icons: the RCMP Musical Ride.
Watch the world-famous RCMP Musical Ride Mounties perform a free, time-honoured tradition in Canada’s capital, including complex and thrilling cavalry figures and drills choreographed to music.Over one weekend each summer, a full troop of 32 riders and their horses perform the Canadian Sunset Ceremonies at their home base—the RCMP Musical Ride Centre, located just east of downtown Ottawa. The time-honoured tradition features an impressive performance by the Musical Ride, a flag lowering ceremony at sunset, and a participatory singing of the national anthem.
Did you know that Ottawa has some unique activities as well as the usual attractions, activities, and experiences you would find in a city?
Altaglass Solid Glass RCMP Musical Ride Figurine. Most likely made to commemorate the RCMP 100th anniversary in Canada in 1973.
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