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Your Canada Day music playlist, featuring local artists

If you're going to party in downtown Ottawa on July 1, you're going to be waiting in some fearsome lines. So to keep you entertained we've rounded up some classic hits from local Ontario and Quebec artists that exploded on national and international charts.

We've rounded up the best songs from Ontario and Quebec to keep you entertained

Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to gather in the capital for Canada's 150th birthday celebrations. We've put together a playlist of Canadian artists to keep you occupied for the day. (The Canadian Press)

Many Canadian stars call the National Capital Region home, several of whom will be in town for the Canada 150 celebrations this year.

If you're going to party in downtown Ottawa on July 1, you're going to be waiting in some fearsome lines. So to keep you entertained,we've rounded up some classichits from local Ontario and Quebec artists that exploded on national and internationalcharts.

Consider it your Canada Day playlist.


Alanis Morissette-Ironic

The anthem for when anything goes wrong in life,Ironicis a Canadian classic. This Ottawa native rocked the music scene in the'90s.


Leonard Cohen -Hallelujah

Hallelujahwas Cohen's greatest hit, and arguably one of the greatest hits the world has ever known. Cohen passed away in Novemberbut hislegacy as a Canadian great remains inthis song.


Barenaked Ladies -If I Had A Million Dollars

If you ever win anOLG lottery, this song has some great ideas for what to do with the money. Would you build a tree fort in your yard? Would you buy a monkey? Haven't you always wanted a monkey?


Gordon Lightfoot -Canadian RailroadTrilogy

Is there anything more Canadian than Gordon Lightfoot singing about Canada? While you're sipping a cool drink on Canada Day trying to avoid any form of transportation, why not take a listen to this classic about the railways that connect our home and native land.


Cur de pirate -Commedes enfants

This smash hit from Montreal-bornCurde Pirate exploded in France. Her vocal style is famous throughout Quebec and is perfect for celebrating Francophone history onCanada Day.


Bryan Adams -Summer of '69

Adams closed out this year's Juno Awards by singing this throwback to the '60s. It climbed the charts quickly after its release and still remains a classic in 2017.


ShaniaTwain -Up!

Name a more upbeat song thanUp!Shania Twain is famous for her funny lyrics that play around with situations that would normally get you down. When you're standing in line to get through Parliament Hill security on Canada Day, you might want to pop your headphones in andlisten to this song.


The Tragically Hip -Bobcaygeon

They recently played aconcert that touched the entire nation andBobcaygeonis one of their best-known hits. While you're grilling burgers this weekend, jam out to this classic from The Hip.


Garou-Seul

Garou rose to fame in Quebec during the Broadway showNotre-Dame de Parisand the tracks from the musical are still close to the hearts of Francophones almost two decades later.


Eva Avila-I Owe It All To You

Do you rememberCanadian Idol? Eva Avilawon the singing contest back in 2006 and debuted this song shortly after. She has a special place in the region, as she is the onlyIdolwinner from Gatineau.


Paul Anka-Diana

Songs named after women are omnipresentin the music industry, but this is one of the best-known it's even been covered in Italian. If you're feeling nostalgic on Canada Day, this is the perfect Canadian hit to take you back to the '50s.