Canada Day: Overview
Here’s an overview of Canada Day presented in tabular form:
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Canada Day |
| Date | July 1st |
| Significance | Celebrates the anniversary of the July 1, 1867, enactment of the Constitution Act, 1867 |
| Origin | Originally called Dominion Day, renamed Canada Day in 1982 |
| Celebrations | Fireworks, concerts, parades, barbecues, ceremonies, citizenship ceremonies, and more |
| Symbols | Canadian flag, maple leaf, red and white colors |
| National Anthem | “O Canada” |
| Traditions | Wearing red and white clothing, decorating with maple leaf motifs |
| Official Status | Statutory holiday in Canada |
| Locations | Celebrated nationwide, with particularly large events in Ottawa, the capital city |
| Historical Context | Marks the union of British North American colonies into a single Dominion of Canada |
Canada Day
The celebration of Canada Day started on the 1st of July in the year 1867. On this day, Canada became an independent and self-governing dominion. Canada also became a federation of 4 provinces including Nova Scotia, Ontario, New Brunswick, and the last Quebec province.
Till the year 1982, this day was celebrated as Dominion Day but afterwards, the name changed to Canada Day. 1st July is considered the official day to celebrate Canada Day from 1983. Canada Day in the year 2024 will be marked as the 157th anniversary of this celebration.