Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360
EPCOT · World Showcase - Canada
Overview
Canada Far and Wide presents a sweeping panoramic tour of Canada's landscapes and culture using EPCOT's CircleVision 360 format — a wrap-around screen system that immerses guests in footage from multiple cameras simultaneously. Hosted with characteristic humor by Catherine O'Hara and Eugene Levy, the film covers regions from the Pacific coast to Newfoundland, including wilderness, cities, and cultural celebrations. The standing theater format makes it a distinctive, low-intensity experience that is genuinely entertaining thanks to its hosts.
ParksLog verdict
Catherine O'Hara and Eugene Levy's hosting gives this CircleVision film genuine comedic personality that most pavilion films lack — reason enough to duck in even while moving quickly through World Showcase. The 360-degree format means there's footage behind you worth catching; turn regularly. Near-zero waits and the standing theater format make it one of the easiest drop-in experiences in the park. Canadian visitors will find it especially warm.
About this experience
A CircleVision film showcasing Canada's diverse regions, dramatic landscapes, and vibrant culture, hosted by Catherine O'Hara and Eugene Levy in a panoramic standing theater.
Best for
- Canada enthusiasts and Canadian visitors
- Fans of Catherine O'Hara and Eugene Levy
- Guests curious about the CircleVision 360 format
- All-ages families seeking a low-intensity pavilion experience
Tips
- The standing theater has no seats — guests with mobility concerns should consider this before entering; rail supports are available along the walls.
- Waits are typically near zero; visit anytime without scheduling around it.
- Turn periodically during the film — CircleVision 360 projects content in all directions, and interesting footage appears behind you throughout.
Details
History
Canada Far and Wide replaced O Canada!, which ran in the same CircleVision 360 theater from EPCOT's 1982 opening through 2019. O Canada! closed on August 1, 2019, and the new film debuted on January 17, 2020, at the start of the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, bringing modern production quality while retaining the CircleVision 360 format that has characterized the Canada Pavilion throughout the park's history.
- O Canada! (1982–2019) — Original CircleVision film celebrating Canada; closed August 1, 2019, and replaced by Canada Far and Wide on January 17, 2020.
Fun facts
- CircleVision 360 uses a ring of cameras and projectors to create a seamless 360-degree wrap-around image, a format Disney first developed in the 1950s.
- Hosts Catherine O'Hara and Eugene Levy are both Canadian and longtime comedy partners, from SCTV to Schitt's Creek.
- Canada Far and Wide replaced O Canada!, which had run in this theater since EPCOT's opening day in 1982, a run of nearly 37 years.