Canada Day[a] is the national day of Canada. A federal statutory holiday, it celebrates the anniversary of Canadian Confederation which occurred on July 1, 1867, when the three separate colonies of the …

Nov 22, 2025 · Canada Day is the national holiday of Canada. It is celebrated on July 1 with parades, displays of the flag, the singing of the national anthem, “O Canada,” and fireworks. When July 1 falls …

Canada Day highlights the richness of our land, our diversity, our culture, our contributions, but above all, our people. Since 1868, July 1 is an opportunity for Canadians from all communities to come …

Jul 2, 2024 · Fireworks, flags and fighter jets are all part of the Canada Day experience. But how did this annual July 1 holiday come about? Two top historians weigh in.

Nov 24, 2025 · Both holidays involve independence from the United Kingdom, but Canada Day marks the beginning of Canada’s path to sovereignty—starting with Confederation in 1867.

May 13, 2025 · As the calendar flips to July 1st each year, a vibrant tapestry of red and white unfurls across Canada, from the rugged coastlines of British Columbia to the historic shores of …

Feb 27, 2017 · Canada Day, observed on July 1st, is a national holiday marking the anniversary of Confederation in 1867, when the British North America Act came into effect. It was originally known …

Jul 1, 2021 · Canadians love to celebrate Canada Day with traditional Canadian foods, whether it be Poutine, Baklava, or beaver tails (deep fried bread dough with cinnamon and chili). Many Canadian …

On July 1, 1867, Canada became a self-governing dominion of Great Britain and a federation of four provinces: Nova Scotia; New Brunswick; Ontario; and Quebec. The anniversary of this date was …

Jul 1, 2025 · Canada Day 2025, celebrated on July 1, marks 158 years since Confederation. Once called Dominion Day, it honours the formation of Canada and its journey to independence. From …