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For most of Canada’s provinces, Heritage Day is celebrated on the third Monday in February, however, there are some notable exceptions: in Alberta, it occurs on the first Monday of August; in Yukon, the Friday before the last Sunday in February; and in Saskatchewan, February 17.
December 10. Human Rights Day. December 11. Anniversary of the Statute of Westminster. Date modified: 2024-07-08. Here are the important and commemorative days of the calendar.
July 1, 1967: The 100th anniversary of Confederation. Parliament Hill is the backdrop for a high-profile ceremony, which includes the participation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. From 1968 to 1979 (with the exception of 1976): A large multicultural celebration is presented on Parliament Hill.
Heritage Day – This holiday is held on the third Monday of February since 2015, and celebrates notable people, events and locations from the province's history. In 2015, Heritage Day celebrated Black Nova Scotian civil rights activist and businesswoman Viola Desmond.
Heritage Day is celebrated in Canada on the third Monday of February. In some provinces, Heritage Day is observed as an additional civic holiday. In Alberta, where the third Sunday of February is dedicated to Family Day, Heritage Day is celebrated on the first Monday of August.
The Creation of Canada Day. July 1, 1867: The British North America Act (today known as the Constitution Act, 1867) created Canada. June 20, 1868: Governor General Lord Monck signs a proclamation that requests all of Her Majesty Queen Victoria's subjects across Canada to celebrate July 1.
History of Heritage Day in Canada and How to Celebrate/ Observe It. Heritage Day is a Canadian holiday that celebrates the country’s multicultural heritage. It is held on the first Monday of August. The day was first established as Dominion Day in 1879, to celebrate the anniversary of Confederation. In 1982, it was renamed Canada Day.
