Over the years, Canadians have embraced the holiday, which falls on July 1 and celebrates the country's history and achievements. Here's how it came to be and how people commemorate the occasion.
But over the years, Canadians have embraced the holiday, which falls on July 1 and celebrates the country's history and achievements. Here's how it came to be and how people commemorate the occasion. It was originally called Dominion DayThe Dominion of Canada was formed by the British Parliament on July 1, 1867 via the British North America Act . The Act merged New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec.
The festivities go on all day and range from fireworks, parades, barbecues, citizenship ceremonies and other events. If you're feeling patriotic -- or just curious -- listen to the national anthem, "O Canada." Canada recognizes both English and French as its official languages. The Canadian government offers the song in both languages, as well as a bilingual version.
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