33 photos of how Canadians watched The Tragically Hip's last ever concert

It was a sad farewell for The Tragically Hip as they played their final concert at Rogers K-Rock Centre in Kingston, Ontario on Saturday night.

The Hip had embarked on their final tour following lead singer Gordon Downie’s terminal brain cancer diagnosis. The band kicked off their Man Machine Poem tour in Victoria and played sold out shows across Canada ending their farewell tour Saturday.

CBC announced their plans to broadcast The Hips final hometown concert across Canada and over 11.7 Canadians tuned in.

Thanks for all the memories gord. All of Canada is behind you, hopefully we see you. If we don’t, we will see you on fiddlers green. Take care you beautiful soul. #tragicallyhip #canada #goodluck #fuckcancer #kickitsass #canadianpride

A photo posted by Garrett Clarida (@gclarida) on Aug 21, 2016 at 10:27pm PDT

#Repost @dallas.suicide ・・・ Last night was heart wrenchingly beautiful. I’ll never ever forget it. Thank you @thetragicallyhip for everything. You’ve changed us all for the better. #thehip #tragicallyhip #hipinkingston #TeamYgK #gorddownie #visitkingston #kingstoncanada #kingstonontario #celebrate #community #epic #history #ontario #canada #manmachinepoemtour #music #ygk #ygklove #ygkmusic #summer2016

A photo posted by Kingston Canada (@kingstoncanada) on Aug 21, 2016 at 8:17pm PDT

What an amazing final hip party!!! #thetragicallyhip #backyardbash #goprohero4 #gopro #rockstarenergycanada

A photo posted by bradmceachnie (@bradmc9) on Aug 22, 2016 at 2:42pm PDT

Gonna miss this great Canadian icon. Been listening to the Tragically Hip since I was a kid. Thanks for everything guys. #canada #tragicallyhip #riotheatre #vancouver #kingston #canadiana #legends #thankyou

A photo posted by William Bryce McMurtry (@william_bryce_mcmurtry) on Aug 20, 2016 at 8:46pm PDT

Definitely got teary eyed a few times #tragicallyhip #commodoreballroom

A photo posted by Le Boo (@mariettebaynton) on Aug 20, 2016 at 9:57pm PDT

One last time 💖 #thehip #loveforgord #fuckcancer #music #yyc #national #canadian #canada #thetragicallyhip #saturday #love

A photo posted by Carly Miller (@karleighgrrl) on Aug 22, 2016 at 4:38pm PDT

@thetragicallyhip #concert #camping at the #millarvillefarmersmarket fair #gorddownie @dunnelocations thanks @cbc #cbcthehip

A photo posted by Mike Johansen (@mikejohansen1) on Aug 20, 2016 at 6:19pm PDT

Great turnout for the #tragicallyhip show and a big thanks to @townofnewmarket for organizing a great show #newmarket #thehip #community #cheersgord

A photo posted by Kyle Butcher (@realestate_bykyle) on Aug 21, 2016 at 6:19am PDT

Watching the tragically hip concert🎸 #yycpuppy #tragicallyhip

A photo posted by Jasper Heise (@the.mountain.dog) on Aug 22, 2016 at 12:43pm PDT

Roof top footage of #TheHip #downtownsquamish #canadiancancersociety #tragicallyhip #squamishrocks

A video posted by Downtown Squamish BIA (@downtownsquamish) on Aug 22, 2016 at 11:37am PDT

Bravo👏 #photosharing @birchcovecampgrounds #iamcanadian🇨🇦 #hiptown #kawarthalakes #recreationalliving #discoverbobcaygeon #impact32 #supportinglocal #kawarthalife #kawarthaliving #tragicallyhip #ingordwetrust

A photo posted by Impact 32 (@bobcaygeon32) on Aug 22, 2016 at 10:50am PDT

Watched the Tragically Hip’s last concert in the park on Saturday. Amazing to see this community get together and Canada as a whole. #hipinbracebridge #muskoka #bracebridge #tragicallyhip #canada

A photo posted by Emily Brown (@mle_112) on Aug 22, 2016 at 10:40am PDT

Last night in Toronto…hundreds (thousands?) gathered in Sorauren Park on Saturday for possibly the last concert with #thehip. It was a pretty chill family-friendly crowd, but that didn’t stop anyone from dancing, singing, crying and laughing along. A cathartic experience. #tragicallyhip #thankyougord #Latergram

A photo posted by Shauna Rempel (@shaunarempel) on Aug 22, 2016 at 10:34am PDT

Several hundred packed Parkdale Park on Saturday as part of The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration. Our Giacomo Panico, host of In Town And Out was there. Viewing parties took place across the city, including Dovercourt Recreation Centre. Around 11.7 million Canadians tuned in to watch the final concert of the Man Machine Poem tour – that’s one-third of our population! Did you watch? #CBCTheHip #ottawa #music #park

A photo posted by CBC Ottawa (@cbcottawa) on Aug 22, 2016 at 7:41am PDT

Much love to @jamiealtena for hosting “Hip-mas” at the cove The rain only lasted five minutes #jamiescottage #tragicallyhip #goodtimes

A photo posted by Tran Langford (@tran1470) on Aug 21, 2016 at 12:15pm PDT

#tragicallyhip in the #loo…. #music #waterloo #cbc #hip #didntactuallywatchit

A photo posted by Cosi (@co__si) on Aug 21, 2016 at 5:59pm PDT

Not quite the same as seeing them live but watching with a projector in the basement was a pretty amazing way to watch the final show! #tragicallyhip #concert #finalshow #thehip #basement #projector

A photo posted by Rae Tremblay (@raeannet) on Aug 21, 2016 at 4:59pm PDT

It was one over the top Canadian night at ORA. There was no better way to watch history unfold as The Tragically Hip perform their last show live on CBC, then to be outside by a fire with friends under the stars on the Canadian Shield. What a celebration of one of the most Canadian bands ever! Thank you for the music and memories! #thehip #cbcthehip #thetragicallyhip #canadian #rurallife

A photo posted by Joey Bruni (@joeybruni_art) on Aug 21, 2016 at 8:31pm PDT

#theholds opening for #tragicallyhip viewing in #mtl #courageforgord

A photo posted by Justin Wiley (@justin.wiley2) on Aug 21, 2016 at 3:41pm PDT

The one song I really wanted to hear was his very last #aheadbyacentury #tragicallyhip

A video posted by Liz Bullock (@elizabethjbullock) on Aug 21, 2016 at 2:40pm PDT

Watching The Hip under the stars ❤️🇨🇦

A photo posted by Sarah (@sarahsuzlie) on Aug 21, 2016 at 2:18pm PDT

It doesn’t get better than this. Watching The Hip’s final farewell concert under the stars at Pinawa. #tragicallyhip #farewelltour #courageous #weloveyougord

A photo posted by LDL Designer Fashion Inc. (@ldldesignerfashion) on Aug 22, 2016 at 8:00am PDT

Thank you #tragicallyhip for the many good memories and great times with friends over the years. You’re legendary.

A photo posted by Dave Skillen (@dskillen) on Aug 21, 2016 at 12:09pm PDT

Thats a lot of Hip fans at gagepark for the free showing of the concert from kingston #soundboxproductions #tragicallyhip #cityofhamilton

A photo posted by Tran Langford (@tran1470) on Aug 21, 2016 at 12:07pm PDT

The Hip on the Hill. Together in song to bid farewell to a national treasure. Thank you Ladysmith. ❤️ #CourageForGord #ingordwetrust #thehip #tragicallyhip

A photo posted by Aaron Stone (@solidplans) on Aug 21, 2016 at 10:56am PDT

#tragicallyhip #thehip #gorddownie #whatanight #courage #love #thefeels #fuckcancer #greatshow #mygirls #kamloops #music #musicinthepark #webstagram #igers #ignation #instagood #canada #canadiangirl #fun

A video posted by Alyssa (@loolabelle2) on Aug 21, 2016 at 9:03am PDT

Justin Trudeau #hipinkingston #thehip #thetragicallyhip #tragicallyhip #ygk #justintrudeau #hehadhisshirton

A photo posted by Leanne (@leanneland) on Aug 21, 2016 at 7:41am PDT

#CNE #tragicallyhip

A photo posted by Jeremy Elliott (@jeremyelliott) on Aug 21, 2016 at 7:33am PDT

Amazing show of community last night for Gord Downie and Tragically Hip outside Union Station #gorddownie #tragicallyhip #toronto #lastshow #canadacomestogether

A video posted by Angela Burke (@aburke0915) on Aug 21, 2016 at 7:06am PDT

Watched the Hip at Kal #CBCTheHip #kalamalka

A photo posted by Christina McGonigal (@christinamcgonigal) on Aug 20, 2016 at 8:29pm PDT

No one’s interested in something you didn’t do. — Gord Downie #winnipeg #tragicallyhip #manmachinepoemtour #thankyougord #thankyouhip #ingordwetrust #thetragicallyhip #assiniboinepark #imagesofcanada #goodbye #cbcthehip #richpoperocktour2016 #hipinkingston #travelmb #crowd #noband #justasgood #longtimerunning #courageforgord #thankyou #cloudporn #cloudscape #shadowhunters #sunset_pics #sunsetporn #sunset_hub #artofvisuals #createexploretakeover

A photo posted by @tanner_grywinski on Aug 21, 2016 at 9:42am PDT

What an incredible night! The most people I’ve ever seen in Bobcaygeon! We made history!!!! #tragicallyhip #Bobcaygeon #cancerresearch #amazingcause #cottagelife #summertime @wildpalmbobcaygeon

A photo posted by Wild Palm Ice Cream Parlour (@wildpalmbobcaygeon) on Aug 21, 2016 at 6:20pm PDT

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