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When working on a film for the [[Canada ]] pavilion, Disney Imagineers decided that they wanted to use Circle Vision 360 to capture the various Canadian landscapes <ref name= "Jack"> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2012/04/canada_pavilion_part_two_1.html </ref>. The Circle Vision 360 format was chosen, because the scope of the planned scenes (especially the Canadian wilderness) was so broad<ref name= "Jack"/>. After researching It took director Bill Bosce and his filming crew of seven an aggregate of over two years to research, photograph and the countryfilm <ref name= "handbook"> Canada Pavilion New Hire Handbook.: Walt Disney Productions, Imagineers went 1982. Print. </ref>. When Bosce was given the assignment to Canada and filmed create a film for almost two yearsthe Canada pavilion, capturing scenes in all twelve he decided to take the perspective of one who had never been to Canadabefore <ref name= "handbook"/>. In order to get an idea of what to film, Bosce contacted the Canadian Government's provinces Ministry of Tourism, who refereed him to various provincial agencies<ref name= "handbook"/>. Shooting on O' Canada began in May of 1980, and territoriescontinued on an off for the next two years<ref name= "Jackhandbook"/>. When talking about discussing the filming schedule, director William Bosche said:

After filming was complete, Disney Bosce had shot over 250,000 feet of film, which was then edited down to an 18 minute movie<ref name= "Jack"/>. Finally, the film opened as O’ Canada with the rest of the [[Canada ]] pavilion on October 1, 1982.  Following O' Canada's opening in 1982, there were several rumors that the film would be updated. In 1987 the Canadian government wanted Disney to update O'Canada, and negotiations began that called for the country to pay $1 million dollars to create a new film. At this time, the Canadian government boasted about its active involvement in the pavilion. For unknown reasons however, the 1987 update never took place.

In 1987 the year 2000, the Canadian government wanted Disney Tourism Commission began to lobby for an update O'of O’ Canada<ref> http://www.canada.com/story_print.html?id=e3f06cda-1565-417e-8ab0-38d00965e68d&sponsor </ref>. On August 20, and negotiations began that called 2007, the original O’ Canada closed <ref name= "martin"/>. Although Disney did not announce the reason for its closure, when the country to pay $attraction reopened on September 1 million dollars to create , 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 film. At this timefootage, the Canadian government boasted about its active involvement in the as well as a new narration by comedian Martin Short <ref name= "martin"> http://www.martinsvids.net/?tag=canada-pavilion</ref>. For unknown reasons howeverThe attraction's popular theme song, "Canada - You're a Lifetime Journey" was rerecorded by Canadian sing Eva Avila, who won the 1987 update never took placesinging completion Canadian Idol <ref name= "Jack"/>. The current version of O' Canada has been shortened to 14 minutes long <ref name= "Jack"/>.

In the year 2000On November 19, the Canadian Tourism Commission began to lobby 2018, Disney announced that a new film was being created for an update of O’ the [[Canada ]] pavilion <ref> httphttps://www.canadawdwmagic.com/story_print.html?id=e3f06cdaattractions/o-1565canada-417e2007/news/19nov2018-8ab0new-movie-coming-to-o-38d00965e68d&sponsor canada.htm </ref>. Although initially hesitantSubsequently, Disney finally updated the film in 2007. On announced that [[O' Canada]] would be closing August 201, 2007, the original O’ Canada closed <ref name= "martin"/>2019. Although Disney did not announce the reason for During its closuresubsequent refurbishment, when the attraction reopened on September 1, it had in fact received an update is expected to get a new film and projection system <Refref> httphttps://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/o-canada-2007/news/02sep200728jun2019-epcots-o-canada-reopensto-close-in-august-to-begin-upgrades.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"/>.

[[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 attraction's 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 Falls, where Short explains that although many people think of the falls as an American attraction, half of the landmark (Horseshoe Falls) 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 Grove, where some of the trees are 800 years old.

At this point The next scene in the filmtakes guests to Niagara Falls, where Short comments explains that Canadians have a love for although many people think of the wildernessfalls as an American attraction, and a montage half of Canadian animals are shown. Following a scene involving a polar bear, Short has to admit that it does snow the landmark (Horseshoe Falls) is actually located 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 then takes the sportaudience to see some of Canada’s other landmarks. The next scene shows kids (Including a “young Marty Short” playing hockey at the Rideau Canal). Back tour begins in the present time, Short is shown Bay of Fundy in his hockey gearNew Brunswick. As Guests then view the ice below him breakscountries west coast, he claims "looks like things before visiting Vancouver Island's gardens. Here, flowers and other plants are starting to warm up"shown blooming. A montage of warm weather sports includingFollowing the garden scene, white water raftingShort announces that nearby they can see Cathedral Grove, horseracing, baseball, skateboarding and lacrosse where some of the trees are then featured800 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 skiers and snowboarders performing tricks. Subsequently, curling is featured and Short confesses that he gets a little excited about the sport.  The next scene in the film 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 is then featured. The scene then cuts to Nova Scotia, where Short informs guests the audience 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 it's time to view the big cities. The big cities that guests then visit areCities shown at this time include:

* Finally, guests are taken to the largest city in Quebec, Montreal. Here, Cirque du Soleil is featured.Following the tour of Canada’s big cities, a montage of famous Canadian’s Canadians is shown. Among the celebrities featured are: * Mike Myers

|* Avril LavigneMike Myers|-|

|* Keanu ReevesAvril Lavigne| * k.d. langJoni Mitchell|

Following After the montageends, various average Canadians are shown, followed by more images of the Canadian landscape. During At this montage time, 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 heading north. Short ends his narration by saying that he has to go, because he has a FastPass for [[Soarin’]].

* The original version of O' Canada was the only World Showcase attraction built without the input of a sponsor.  * O' Canada drew its inspiration from the popular Circle Vision 360 film ''Canada '67 '' which was shown during the 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>.