Canada Day History It's almost time to light the candles for Canada's 146th birthday! Canada Day occurs on July 1st, the anniversary of Canada's confederation. Canadians commemorate the day with parades, fireworks, cookouts, and concerts. The popularity of the holiday has been on the incline since the late 1960's and has since become a nationwide celebration. Formerly known as "Dominion Day," Canada Day marks the anniversary of the Constitution Act of 1867, joining Nova Scotia, New … [Read more...]
Celebrating Victoria Day: 24 Week-end!
May 22, 2011 by
Victoria Day 2011 Long Weekend Overview In 2011, Victoria Day falls on Monday, May 23. Victoria Day is a public holiday observed across Canada on the Monday before May 25th. Victoria Day is celebrated on the first Monday preceding May 25th. It is a statutory holiday throughout all of Canada except the Atlantic provinces (New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island). Victoria Day falls on the second to last Monday … [Read more...]
