Oh Canada Variety & Unique Versions For Music Class


These video presentation were chosen by elementary students and arranged by a teacher for the skeleton of a lesson.


1.      O Canada (Video)
     O Canada being played on a harmonica.

2.     O Canada (Video)
Two-year-old Zach sings O Canada before a hockey game.

3.     Nikki Yanofsky                         O Canada (Video)
Quebec pop singer Nikki Yanofsky singing the national anthem during the opening ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.

4.     DuBay Band                             O Canada (Video)
Rock group The DuBay Band performs a rock version of the national anthem.

5.     O Canada (Video)
This is a very unique version of O Canada where the performer uses his hands as the instrument.

6.     O Canada (Video)
In this video, the ‘conductor’ uses a variety of animal sounds to play the national anthem.

7.     O Canada (Video)
A techno version of O Canada.

8.     Oh... Canada (Video)  (This link may not play but demonstrates copyright protection)
This is not the national anthem, it is Nova Scotian rapper Classified’s version.



Full O Canada Renditions

This post contains all of the full versions of the National anthem from the collection of 200.


1.Nikki YanofskyOh Canada (Video)
  • Quebec pop singer Nikki Yanofsky singing the national anthem during the opening ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.

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O  Canada(Video)
  • Bilingual version of O Canada sung before a hockey game


3.Alan MillsO Canada (Full song)
  •  Quebec folk singer Alan Mills sings the National Anthem in French.
4.The DuBay BandO Canada (Video)
  • The Rock group The Dubay Band perform a rock version of the National Anthem.
5.Big SugarO Canada (Video)
  • Canadian rock band Big Sugar perform an  instrumental version of the National Anthem
6.Lauren HartO Canada (Video)
  • Lauren Hart sings the National Anthem in England at a hockey game.
7.Mark DonnellyO Canada (Video)
  • Vancouver Canucks anthem singer Mark Donnelly sings O Canada before a game.
8.Melissa O'NeilO Canada (Video)
  • Canadian Idol winner Melissa O'Neil sings O Canada before a hockey game.
9.Roger DoucetO Canada (Video)
  • Roger Doucet sings the National Anthem in French before a hockey game in the seventies.
10.Serena PatonO Canada (Video)
  • Canadian singer Serena Paton sings the bilingual version of O Canada.
11.John McDermottO Canada(Video)
  • Scottish-Canadian tenor John McDermott sings the national anthem at a Maple Leafs game.
12.Pedro CostaO Canada (Video)
  • Canadian singer Pedro Costa sings the national anthem in English.
13.Debora CoxO Canada (Video)
  • Torontonian singer Debora Cox sings the O Canada in English  before the 2001 NBA All Star Game.
14.Paul SniderO Canada (Video)
  • Paul Snider uses various animal noises to play the National Anthem. It may sound strange, but it is very unique.
15.The City of TorontoO Canada (Video)
  • This is a video made by the city of Toronto. It features beautiful shots of Toronto, with O Canada playing throughout.
16.Sarah McLachlanO Canada (Video)
  • Canadian musician and Grammy Award winner Sarah McLachlan Sings the national anthem in English at a baseball game.
17.Celine DionO Canada (Video)
  • Quebec Singer Celine Dion sings O Canada in  both French and English.
18.Clay AikenO Canada (Video)
  • American singer Clay Aiken sings O Canada upon request during a concert in Canada.
19.Eva AvilaO Canada (Video)
  • Quebec singer Eva Avila sings O Canada in both French and English at a hockey game.
20.Geddy LeeO Canada (Video)
  • Lead singer of Canadian rock band Rush sings O Canada at a baseball game.
21.Kalan PorterO Canada (Video)
  • Canadian idol winner Kalan Porter sings  O Canada in English.
22.Kathleen EdwardsO Canada (Video)
  • Canadian singer Kathleen Edwards sings O Canada in French and English before the 2008 NHL All Star Game.
23.Oh Canada- 2006 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rexall Place (Video)
  • Edmonton Oilers fans sing O Canada during the Oilers' 2006 playoff run.
24.Steven Colbert and Michael Buble O Canada (Video)
  • Steven Colbert and Michael Buble sing O Canada to the tune of the Star Spangled Banner.
25.The Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra O Canada (Video)
  • The Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra perform a bilingual version of O Canada.
26.Vienna State Opera OrchestraO Canada (Video)
  • The Vienna State Opera Orchestra perform an instrumental version of O Canada.
27.O Canada (Video)
  • This is a very unique version of O Canada, where the performer uses his hands as the instrument.
28.O Canada(Video)
  • In this video O Canada is played on Violin before a Toronto Raptors Game.
29.O Canada -After Canadian Men's team Win Gold (Video)
  • O Canada sung after the Canadian men's hockey team win gold at the 2010 winter Olympics.
30.That 70s Show-Singing O Canada at The Canadian border (Video)
  • O Canada being sung on "Canadian Road Trip" episode of That 70s Show
31.Edmonton Symphony OrchestraO Canada (Video)
  • The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra performing an instrumental version of O Canada
32.O Canada (Video)
  • O Canada being played on a harmonica.
33.O Canada (Video)
  • O Canada being sung after Chandra Crawford wins a gold medal for Canada.
34.O Canada - Sung in the street during the 2010 Olympics (Video)
  • O Canada being sung in the middle of the street in Vancouver during the 2010 Olympics.
35.Akina ShirtO Canada(Video)
  •  Akina Shirt sings O Canada in Cree before a Calgary Flames Game
36.The Nadam BandO Canada(Video)
  •  The Nadam Band performs the national anthem before a hockey game in Victoria
37.Paul FilekO Canada(Video)
  •  Paul Filek singing the national anthem in English before a Flames Game
38.Gordie JohnsonO Canada(Video)
  •  Canadian musician Gordie Johnson performs O Canada on guitar before a Toronto Maple Leafs game
39.Kalolin JohnsonO Canada(Video)
  •  Kalolin Johnson sings the national anthem in Mikmaq and English
40.Barenaked LadiesO Canada(Video)
  •  Canadian rock band Barenaked Ladies sing O Canada before the 2007 Grey Cup
41.Julia FrenchO Canada(Video)
  •  Julia French sings O Canada before a BC Lions home game
42.Pat RyanO Canada(Video)
  •  Pat Ryan sings O Canada in English
43.Laura Kelsea O Canada(Video)
  •  Laura Kelsea sings the national anthem in English before a hockey game
44.Charles Glenn O Canada(Video)
  •  Charles Glenn sings the national anthem in English before a hockey game
45.Red Deer Children's ChoirO Canada(Video)
  •  The Red Deer Children's Choir sing the national anthem in English before a Red Deer Rebels game
46.O Canada(Video)
  •  Two year old Zach sings O Canada before a hockey game
47.O Canada(Video)
  •  Crowd starts to sing O Canada in the middle of a curling game at the 2010 Winter Olympics
48.Dylan Yeo O Canada(Video)
  •  Hockey player Dylan Leo sings the national anthem before a Calgary Hitmen Game
49.Justis KaoO Canada(Video)
  •  Pop singer  Justis Kao sings O Canada before a Toronto Raptors game
50.Andre Ethier O Canada(Video)
  •  Canadian rock singer Andre Ethier sings the national anthem before a Toronto Blue Jays game
51.Brady ChyzykO Canada(Video)
  •  Brad Chyzyk sings O Canada before a Brandon Wheat Kings Game
52.Lamar AsheO Canada(Video)
  •  Nova Scotian singer Lamar Ashe sings the national anthem before a BC Lions Game
53.Krysta LeeO Canada(Video)
  •  Krysta Lee sings O Canada in English before a Hamilton Tiger Cats game
54.O Canada(Video)
  •  The Canadian Forces perform O Canada before a Maple Leafs Game
55.O Canada(Video)
  •  People in Winnipeg sing O Canada after the announcement of the return of the Winnipeg Jets
56.O Canada (Video)
  •  An eight year old sings the national anthem before an Oil Kings Game
57.San Francisco Symphony OrchestraO Canada(Video)
  •  The San Francisco Symphony Orchestra perform O Canada before the 2007 MBA All Star Game
58.O Canada(Video)
  •  O Canada being performed before the first ever Toronto FC home Game. Toronto became the first Canadian city to have a MLS team.
59.O Canada(Video)
  •  O Canada being performed in sign language
60.O Canada(Video)
  •  O Canada performed on Parliament Hill on Canada day 2004
61.O Canada(Video)
  •  O Canada sung before a 2007 Ottawa Senators playoff game
62.O Canada(Video)
  •  O Canada being sung after Canada wins the 2009 World Junior Hockey Championship
63.Noah EdwardsO Canada(Video)
  • Noah Edwards sings O Canada in English before an mixed martial arts event
64.J.D. FortuneO Canada(Video)
  • INXS band member J.D. Fortune sings the bilingual version of O Canada before a maple Leafs game
65.KingaO Canada(Video)
  • Kinga sings O Canada in English before a Buffalo Bills game
66.Brian RomanO Canada(Video)
  • Brian Roman sings the bilingual version of O Canada
67.Hetti-MarieO Canada(English)
  • Hetti-Marie sings the national anthem in English
68.The Choir PracticeO Canada (Video)
  • Vancouver pop group The Choir Practice sings the national anthem in English before a Canucks game
69.Gentlemen of FortuneO Canada(Video)
  • Acapella group the Gentlemen of Fortune sing O Canada in English
70.The Cedars ChoirO Canada(Video)
  • The Cedars Choir sing O Canada in English before a hockey game
71.Sunnyside ChoirO Canada(Video)
  • The Sunnyside Choir sing the national anthem in English before a hockey game
72.Angel Choir of TorontoO Canada (Video )
  • The Angel Choir of Toronto sings O Canada in English
73.Amabile Choir O Canada(Video)
  • The Amabile Choir sings the national anthem in English for the Olympic torch lighting in 2010
74.O Canada(Video)
  • A Techno Remix of O Canada
75.O Canada(Video)
  • A jazz rendition of O Canada
76.Michelle FrenchO Canada(Video)
  • Michelle French sings the  national anthem before a soccer game
77.O Canada(Video)
  • O Canada played on trombones
78.Maple Leaf Brass BandO Canada(Video)
  • The Maple Leaf Brass Band perform an instrumental version of the Canadian national anthem
79.The Unisong ChoirO Canada( Video)
  • The Unisong Choir sing the bilingual version of O Canada
80.Bethel Church Youth Choir O Canada(Video)
  • The Bethel Church Youth Choir sing the national anthem in English before a hockey
81.Saskatoon Youth Orchestra O Canada(Video)
  • The Saskatoon  Youth Orchestra perform the Canadian national anthem
82.Juliet DunnO Canada(Video)
  • Juliet Dunn sings the bilingual version of O Canada for the Olympic torch lighting ceremony in 2010
83.The Jefferson ConnectionO Canada(Video)
  • The Jefferson Connection sing O Canada in English before a baseball game
84.Templemead Elementary School ChoirO Canada(Video)
  • The Templemead Elementary School Choir perform O Canada in English and sign language before a hockey game
85.Pierre Elliott Trudeau Wind SymphonyO Canada(Video)
  • The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Wind Symphony perform O Canada before the Terry fox run in 2010
86.O Canada(Video)
  • The bilingual version of he national anthem sung before a hockey game
87.The VOC Soul Gospel ChoirO Canada(Video)
  • The VOC Soul Gospel Choir sing O Canada before the CIBC run for the cure
88.Appleby College ChoirO Canada(Video)
  • Appleby College's Choir performs the bilingual version of O Canada
89.Medina High School Men's ChorusO Canada(Video)
  • The Medina High School Men's Chorus sing O Canada before a hockey game
90.Bayshore Catholic Elementary School ChoirO Canada(Video)
  • The Bayshore Catholic Elementary School Choir sing the bilingual version of O Canada at City Hall
91.Strathcona High School ChoirO Canada(English)
  • The Strathcona High School Choir sing O Canada in English
92.Esker Lake Elementary SchoolO Canada(Video)
  • The Esker Lake Elementary School in Brampton Ontario sing O Canada in English
93.O Canada(Video)
  • O Canada being played on a saw
94.O Canada(Video)
  • A politically correct parody of the national anthem
95.Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra and ChorusO Canada(Video)
  • The Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra perform O Canada in English
96.Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Youth OrchestraO Canada(Video)
  • The Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Youth Orchestra perform an instrumental version of O Canada





    O Canada History and Lyrics

    "O Canada" was proclaimed Canada's national anthem on July 1, 1980, 100 years after it was first sung on June 24, 1880. The music was composed by Calixa Lavallée, a well-known composer; French lyrics to accompany the music were written by Sir Adolphe-Basile Routhier. The song gained steadily in popularity. Many English versions have appeared over the years. The version on which the official English lyrics are based was written in 1908 by Mr. Justice Robert Stanley Weir. The official English version includes changes recommended in 1968 by a Special Joint Committee of the Senate and House of Commons. The French lyrics remain unaltered.
     Read more about the history of the national anthem on the Canadian Heritage website, or the O Canada Wikipedia page.

    English Lyrics

    O Canada!
    Our home and native land!
    True patriot love in all thy sons command.
    With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
    The True North strong and free!
    From far and wide,
    O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
    God keep our land glorious and free!
    O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
    O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.


    French Lyrics

    Ô Canada!
    Terre de nos aïeux,
    Ton front est ceint de fleurons glorieux!
    Car ton bras sait porter l'épée,
    Il sait porter la croix!
    Ton histoire est une épopée
    Des plus brillants exploits.
    Et ta valeur, de foi trempée,
    Protégera nos foyers et nos droits.
    Protégera nos foyers et nos droits.

    History from the Canadian Heritage website. Lyrics from the O Canada Wikipedia page

    O Canada: A Tribute to the National Anthem (1-50)

    This is the first post, of a series of post containing 200 versions of the Canadian national Anthem.

     Here are fifty versions of the Canadian National Anthem. All of which have a link to either a video of the full song, or a link to the song's preview on either Amazon or iTunes. The next list of fifty songs will be posted  on Tuesday the 14th of June.


        1.     Nikki Yanofsky               O Canada (Video)
    Quebec pop singer Nikki Yanofsky singing the national anthem during the opening ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.

        2.     Classified                        Oh… Canada (Video)
    This is not the national anthem, it is Nova Scotian rapper Classified’s version.

        3.     Alan Mills                       O Canada (Full song)
    Quebec folk singer Alan Mills sings the national anthem in French.

        4.     Karen Newman               O Canada (Preview)
    American singer Karen Newman sings the national anthem in English.

        5.     Laura Bradley                 O Canada (Preview)
    Toronto-born singer Laura Bradley sings the national anthem.

        6.     The DuBay Band            O Canada (Video)
    Rock group The DuBay Band performs a rock version of the national anthem.

        7.     Big Sugar                        O Canada (Video)
    Canadian rock band Big Sugar performs an instrumental version of O Canada.

        8.     Lauren Hart                    O Canada (Video)
    Lauren Hart sings O Canada in England at a hockey game.

        9.     Mark Donnelly                O Canada (Video)
    Classically trained singer Mark Donnelly performs O Canada before a hockey game.

        10.  Melissa O'Neil                O Canada (Video)
    Canadian Idol winner Melissa O’Neil sings O Canada before a hockey game.

        11. Denise Gagne                  O Canada(Preview)
    Children’s singer Denise Gagne sings the national anthem in English.

        12. Denise Gagne                  O Canada (Preview)
    Denise Gagne performs an instrumental version of O Canada.

        13.  Denise Gagne                 O Canada (Preview)
    Children’s singer Denise Gagne sings the national anthem in French.

        14.  Roger Doucet                 O Canada (Video)
    Roger Doucet sings the national anthem at a hockey game in the 70s.

         15.  Serena Paton                  O Canada (Video)
    Canadian singer Serena Paton sings the bilingual version of O Canada.

        16. Steve Barakatt                 O Canada (Preview)
    Canadian pianist Steve Barakatt plays the national anthem on piano.

        17.  Calvin Vollrath              O Canada (Preview)
    Canadian fiddling sensation Calvin Vollrath fiddles the national anthem.

        18.  Stingray Music               O Canada (Preview)
    Stingray Music’s karaoke version of O Canada in English.

        19. Pedro Costa                     O Canada (Video)
    Canadian singer Pedro Costa sings the national anthem in English

        20.  Stan Kenston                 O Canada (Preview)
    Stan Kenston performs a slow instrumental version of O Canada.

        21.  Celine Chollet                O Canada (Preview)
    Celine Chollet performs an instrumental version of O Canada.

        22.  Debora Cox                    O Canada (Video)
    Torontonian singer Debora Cox sings O Canada in English before the 2001 NBA All Star Game.
        23.  Paul Snider                    O Canada (Video)
    Paul Snider uses various animal noises to play the national anthem.

        24.  The City of Toronto       O Canada (Video)
    This video, made by the city of Toronto, features beautiful shots of Toronto, with O Canada playing throughout.

        25.  Sarah McLachlan           O Canada (Video)
    Canadian musician and Grammy award winner Sarah McLachlan sings the national anthem in English at a baseball game.

        26. Celine Dion                    O Canada (Video)
    Quebec singer Celine Dion sings O Canada in French and English.

        27.  Clay Aiken                     O Canada (Video)
    American singer Clay Aiken sings O Canada on request during a concert in Canada.

        28.  Eva Avila                       O Canada (Video)
    Quebec singer Eva Avila sings O Canada in English and French at a hockey game.

        29.  Geddy Lee                                         O Canada (Video)
    Lead singer of Canadian rock band Rush sings O Canada at a hockey game.

        30.  Kalan Porter                            O Canada (Video)
    Canadian idol winner Kalan Porter sings O Canada in English.

        31. Kathleen Edwards           O Canada (Video)
    Canadian singer Kathleen Edwards sings O Canada in French and English before the 2008 NHL All Star game.

    Edmonton Oilers fans sing O Canada during the Oilers’ 2006 playoff run.

        33. Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra                             O Canada (Preview)
    The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra performs an instrumental version of O Canada.

    The Canadian Scottish Regiment Drums and Pipes perform an instrumental version of O Canada.

    The Central Band of the Canadian Armed Forces performs an instrumental version of O Canada.

        36.  Stephen Colbert and Michael Bublé             O Canada (Video)
    American satirist Stephen Colbert and Canadian crooner Michael Bublé sing O Canada to the tune of The Star Spangled Banner.

        37. The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra                       O Canada (Preview)
    The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra performs O Canada in English.

        38. The Vienna State Opera Orchestra                         O Canada (Video)
    The Vienna State Opera Orchestra performs an instrumental version of O Canada.

        39. English Chamber Orchestra                          O Canada (Preview)
    The English Chamber Orchestra performs an instrumental version of O Canada.

        40. O Canada (Video)
    In this version of O Canada, the performer uses his hands as the instrument.

        41. O Canada(Video)
    O Canada played on the violin before a Toronto Raptors game.

        42. Dublin Welsh Male Voice Choir                   O Canada (Preview)
    The Dublin Welsh Male Voice Choir performs O Canada in French.

    O Canada sung after the Canadian men’s hockey team won gold during the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.

    O Canada being sung on the “Canadian Road Trip” episode of That 70’s Show.

        45. Edmonton Symphony Orchestra                   O Canada (Video)
    The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra performs an instrumental version of O Canada.

        46. O Canada (Video)
    O Canada performed on the harmonica.

        47. O Canada (Video)
    O Canada being sung after Chanda Crawford wins a gold medal for Canada.

    O Canada being sung in the middle of the street in Vancouver during the 2010 Olympics.

        49. Alanis Morissette               O Canada (Video)
    Ottawa-born singer Alanis Morissette sings The Star-Spangled Banner and O Canada at the Stanley Cup playoffs in 2007 (O Canada starts a little over halfway through the video)

        50. Nelly Furtado                           O Canada (Video- Partial)
    Nelly Furtado sings the bilingual version of O Canada