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| image=ImpressionsfranceOCanada.jpg| caption='''The entrance sign to O'Canada.'''

When working on a film for In 1987 the Canadian government wanted Disney to update O'Canada pavilion, Disney Imagineers decided and negotiations began that they wanted called for the country to use Circle Vision 360 pay $1 million dollars to create a new film the various Canadian landscapes. Circle Vision 360 was chosenAt this time, because the scope of Canadian government boasted about its active involvement in the scenes (especially the Canadian wilderness) was so broadpavilion. After much researchFor unknown reasons however, Imagineers went to Canada to shoot the film. They filmed for almost two years, capturing scenes in all twelve of Canada's provinces and territories. After filming was complete, Disney had shot over 250,000 feet of film. The film was then edited down to an 18 minute movie1987 update never took place.

In the year 2000, the Canadian Tourism Commission began to lobby for an update of O’ Canada<ref> http://www.canada.com/story_print.html?id=e3f06cda-1565-417e-8ab0-38d00965e68d&sponsor </ref>. Although initially hesitant, Disney finally updated the film in 2007. On August 620, 2007, the original O’Canada O’ Canada closed<ref name= "martin"/>. Although Disney did not announce the reason for its closure, when the attraction reopened on September 1, it had in fact received an update<Ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/o-canada-2007/news/02sep2007-o-canada-reopens.htm </ref>. The new version of O' Canada features a combination of old and new footage, as well as a new narration by comedian Martin Short<ref name= "martin"> http://www.martinsvids.net/?tag=canada-pavilion </ref>. The attraction's popular theme song, "Canada - You're a Lifetime Journey" was also rerecorded by Canadian sing Eva Avila, who won the singing completion Canadian Idol<ref name= "Jack"/>. The current version of O'Canada has been shortened to 14 minutes long<ref name= "Jack"/>. 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>. It is unknown at this time what, if any, relation the new film has to O'Canada.

[[Image:MartinSHort.jpg|400px|thumb|Martin Short now serves as the host of O'Canada]] The current version of O'Canada begins in a snowstorm, where the attractions voice over narrator tells guests that in Canada it snows 24/7, every day of the year. As he is giving his monologue, Martin Short emerges from the snow storm, and yells "Stop the movie!". He then tells the narrator that the audience needs to hear about Canada from a real Canadian (himself). After a brief back and forth, the attraction’s original narrator leaves, claiming that he is, "Going to the [[France]] pavilion film, where they appreciate an invisible narrator!". The next scene in the film takes guests to Niagara fallsFalls, where Short explains that although many people think of the falls as an American attraction, half of the landmark (Horseshoe fallsFalls) is actually in Canada. Short then takes guests to see some of Canada’s other landmarks. The tour begins in the Bay of Fundy in New Brunswick. Guests then view the countries west coast, before visiting Vancouver Island's gardens. Here, flowers and other plants are shown blooming. Following the garden scene, Short tells guests that nearby they can see Cathedral groveGrove, where some of the trees are 800 years old!. At this point in the film, Short comments that Canadians have a love for the wilderness, and a montage of Canadian animals are shown. Following a scene involving a polar bear, Short has to admit that it does snow in Canada. However, he proceeds to put a positive spin on it by showing guests skiers and snowboarders performing tricks. Subsequently, curling is featured and Short confesses that he gets a little excited about the sport.

At this point The next scene in the film, Short comments that Canadians have a love for the wilderness, and a montage of Canadian animals are shown. Following a scene involving a polar bear, Short has to admit that it does snow in Canada. However, he proceeds to put a positive spin on it, by showing guests skiers and snowboarders performing tricks. Next, curling is featured and , Short confesses that he gets a little excited about the sport. The next scene, shows kids (Including a “young Marty Short” playing hockey at the Rideau Canal). Back in the present time, Short is shown in his hockey gear. As the ice below him breaks, he claims "looks like things are starting to warm up". A montage of warm weather sports including, white water rafting, horse racing, baseball, skateboarding and lacrosse are then featured.

The scene then cuts to Nova Scotia, where Short informs guests that sailing is the passion here. The province is also the home of the legendary Bluenose, which is featured on the back of the Canadian dime. After leaving Nova Scotia, guests see the small towns of Moosejaw and Medicine Hat, before Short tells guests that it’s time to view the big cities. The big cities that guests then visit are:

* Vancouver, where Canada’s film industry is based. * Calgary, where Short tells guests that outdoor adventure meets city living. (the The Calgary stampede Stampede is also featured).

* Quebec, which is described as the cradle of French civilization in North America. (It is also the only walled city in Canada).*Finally, guests are taken to the largest city in Quebec, Montreal. Here, Cirque du Soleil is featured.

Following After the montageends, various average Canadian’s Canadians are shown, followed by more images of the Canadian landscape., During this montage the attraction’s theme song “Canada You're a Lifetime Journey” plays. Martin Short then returns guests to Niagara Falls, where he invites guests them to visit Canada, by taking a left at the “[[big silver ball]]”, and then head heading north. Short ends his narration by saying that he has to go, because he has a Fastpass FastPass for [[Soarin’]].

To see the current version of O'Canada click play below:

* The original version of O'Canada was the only World Showcase attraction built without the input of a sponsor<Ref name= "martin"/>.

* O'Canada drew it's its inspiration from the popular Circle Vision 360 film Canada '67 which was shown durin during the Expo The 1967 International and Universal Exposition in Montreal <ref> http://www.imagineeringdisney.com/blog/2011/6/2/expo-67.html </ref>.

* 600 people can fit inside the O'Canada Theater<ref> http://www.wdwthemeparks.com/details/epcot/world-showcase/canada-pavilion/o-canada </ref>.