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Perhaps the most significant change to the Canada pavilion came in 2007, when the pavilion’s only attraction [[O' Canada]] closed for refurbishment. The closure came about after numerous Canadians began to complain that the film was dated <ref name= "book"/> During the renovations, the attraction's film was updated and given a new narration by comedian Martin Short. At this time, O' Canada’s theme song "Canada (You're a Lifetime Journey)" was also rerecorded by Eva Avila. The updated version of O’ Canada opened to guests on August 31, 2007 <ref> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2012/04/canada_pavilion_part_two_1.html </ref>.
On November 19, 2018, Disney announced that a new film was being created for the Canada pavilion <ref> https://wdwmagic.com/attractions/o-canada-2007/news/19nov2018-new-movie-coming-to-o-canada.htm </ref>. In June 2019, Disney announced that on August 1, 2019, [[O' Canada]] would be closing. At this time, the Canada pavilion's Maple Leaf Mine theater is expected to receive a new film and a new projection system <ref> https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/o-canada-2007/news/28jun2019-epcots-o-canada-to-close-in-august-to-begin-upgrades.htm </ref>. Subsequently, on August 25, 2016, Disney announced that [[O' Canada]] would be replaced by a new film titled "Canada Far and Wide" <ref name="magic"> https://wdwmagic.com/attractions/o-canada-2007/news/26aug2019-canada-far-and-wide-circle-vision-movie-to-open-in-january-2020.htm </ref>. This new Circle-Vision attraction will feature seamless screen technology as well as new scenes, a new score, and a new story. Canada Far and Wide is expected to open in January 2020 <ref name="magic"/>.
==Layout==
Up ahead, guests cross over a stream and continue their journey along the Rue de St. Louis. On the right hand side, guests can visit the Hotel du Canada. This Victorian building was based on the Chateau Laurier in Ottawa. Representing the type of hotels that sprang up along Canada’s early railroads, the Hotel du Canada has a French Gothic Design. Located at the base of the Hotel du Canada, is [[Le Cellier]], Canada's table service restaurant.
Leaving behind the Rue de St. Louis, guests find themselves following a path along a steep mountainside. As the path continues along a river bank, guests come to an area made to represent the Salmon Islands. Here, a 30 ft. waterfall feeds a whitewater steam that encircles the island. As guests continue down the path, they come upon Maple Leaf Mine home to the Circle Vision 360 film [[O' Canada]]Far and Wide.
==Attractions==
'''Disney Phineas [[Canada Far and Ferb: Agent P's World Showcase AdventureWide]]'''- On this interactive adventure, This Circle-Vision 360 film takes guests use on a "F.O.N.E." (Field Operative Notification Equipment) tour of all that Canada has to help Agent P. stop Dr. Doofenshmirtz, by looking for clues throughout World Showcase. The adventure is based on the Disney cartoon Phineas and Ferboffer.
===Former Attractions===
==Fun Facts and Trivia==
* The mine that guests enter to see [[O' Canada]] Far and Wide was originally named Moosehead Mine. This name was quickly changed to Maple Leaf Mine however , when Canada pavilion sponsor Lebatt Brewing Co. told Imagineers that Moosehead Beer was their chief competitor. The mine's name was changed to Maple Leaf Mine <ref name= "book"/>.
* Original ideas for the Canada pavilion included a larger canyon with projected views of Salmon Island, Quebec, Victoria Gardens, and the Northwest Coast <ref name= "Martin"/>.