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Find out more about the annual activities planned for Winterlude, Canada Day, Christmas Lights Across Canada and the Sound and Light Show on Parliament Hill (Northern Lights), as well as...
Historica Canada. @HistoricaCanada. •. 68.4K subscribers • 689 videos. At Historica Canada, we build awareness of Canadian history and citizenship. Our programs reach more than 10 million...
Founded in 1994 to popularize Canadian history, the society’s work includes: Canada’s History magazine, Kayak: Canada’s History Magazine for Kids, CanadasHistory.ca, and the Governor General ...
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.
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.
The creation of Canada Day. July 1, 1867: The British North America Act (today known as the Constitution Act, 1867) creates Canada. June 20, 1868: Governor General Lord Monck signs a proclamation that requests all Her Majesty's subjects across Canada to celebrate July 1.
History of Canada Day. Canada's national holiday is celebrated on July 1. Canadians across the country and around the world show their pride in their history, culture and achievements. It's been a day of celebration since 1868, where many festivities are held across the nation.
