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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nBefore Canada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nIt\u2019s mind-boggling how young Canada is in the grand scheme of things. Just two centuries ago, our beloved country didn\u2019t even exist. Instead, the land was a jumble of territories known as British North America. It consisted of British colonies, a vast stretch known as Rupert\u2019s Land, and was largely uninhabited. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The United States had already united to form a country. Many people at the time thought it was looking to expand north. The leaders of that time started to realize that it might be better to unite into one country rather than face external threats alone. Leaders such as Sir John A. Macdonald, George Brown, and Sir George-\u00c9tienne Cartier got together to discuss the idea of a union.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The History Behind July 1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nAfter many discussions, four British colonies decided to unite. On July 1, 1867, the colonies of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the Province of Canada (Quebec and Ontario) got together to form the Dominion of Canada. This event is known as confederation. Every year, we celebrate the anniversary of confederation or \u201cDominion Day\u201d on July 1st. This year, Canada Day 2024 will celebrate the 157th anniversary of the confederation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFun Fact: To this day, Canada\u2019s official name is \u201cDominion of Canada.\u201d The complete name is wordy, so we shorten it to Canada.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nAlthough Canada originally consisted of four provinces, more British colonies opted to join the Dominion of Canada following the confederation. Newfoundland and Labrador was the last province to join Canada in 1949. Canada, as we know it today, became complete with the addition of Nunavut, when it joined as a territory in 1999. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nWhy Do We Call it Canada Day?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe July 1 holiday was not always called Canada Day. Even though Canada became a country in 1867, it did not gain full autonomy and was still under British rule. While July 1 officially became a holiday in 1879, it wasn\u2019t widely celebrated or called Canada Day. When Canada gained complete independence in 1982, July 1 became Canada Day, the holiday we know and love today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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To celebrate Canada Day, it’s common to dress in red and white!<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCanada Day 2024 Celebrations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWhile Canada Day started as a small and modest holiday, it has evolved into something magnificent. Today, it is one of the most beloved holidays in the country. July 1 is synonymous with large festivals and vibrant fireworks. The summer solstice marks the official start of summer, but for most Canadians, it begins on Canada Day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From Canada’s West Coast to the East Coast festivals and fireworks occur in small towns and large cities! Such events may include picnics, bonfires, sporting events, parades, water activities (it’s July), and more delicious food. More importantly, these festivals are a great way to spend time with family and friends and meet new people in your community. It’s common for people to dress in red and white to mark the occasion! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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A large crowd gathers on Parliament Hill in Ottawa to celebrate!<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCelebrating Canada Day in Ottawa, Canada’s Capital Region<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nCanada Day festivals generally occur in vast, public places such as large parks or beaches. These festivals are enormous and have activities for everyone. The biggest Canada Day celebration occurs in Ottawa, Canada’s Capital Region<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n![\"Newcomers](\"https:\/\/www.2026-pfc.reviewyoursite.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Canada-Day-2024-Image-3.png\")
Newcomers at a Canada Day Citizenship Ceremony.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nTaking the Oath of Citizenship<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nNew Canadians from around the world celebrate Canada Day by swearing the Oath of Citizenship<\/a> at citizenship ceremonies across the country. These ceremonies are a proud moment and accomplishment for the people who have worked hard to attain citizenship. <\/p>\n\n\n\nI’ve had people sob when they received their citizenship. People grab me and kiss me. It’s so humbling”<\/p>irene pfeiffer, honourary citizenship judge<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\nIs Canada Day 2024 a Statutory Holiday?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s mind-boggling how young Canada is in the grand scheme of things. Just two centuries ago, our beloved country didn\u2019t even exist. Instead, the land was a jumble of territories known as British North America. It consisted of British colonies, a vast stretch known as Rupert\u2019s Land, and was largely uninhabited. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The United States had already united to form a country. Many people at the time thought it was looking to expand north. The leaders of that time started to realize that it might be better to unite into one country rather than face external threats alone. Leaders such as Sir John A. Macdonald, George Brown, and Sir George-\u00c9tienne Cartier got together to discuss the idea of a union.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The History Behind July 1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nAfter many discussions, four British colonies decided to unite. On July 1, 1867, the colonies of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the Province of Canada (Quebec and Ontario) got together to form the Dominion of Canada. This event is known as confederation. Every year, we celebrate the anniversary of confederation or \u201cDominion Day\u201d on July 1st. This year, Canada Day 2024 will celebrate the 157th anniversary of the confederation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFun Fact: To this day, Canada\u2019s official name is \u201cDominion of Canada.\u201d The complete name is wordy, so we shorten it to Canada.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nAlthough Canada originally consisted of four provinces, more British colonies opted to join the Dominion of Canada following the confederation. Newfoundland and Labrador was the last province to join Canada in 1949. Canada, as we know it today, became complete with the addition of Nunavut, when it joined as a territory in 1999. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nWhy Do We Call it Canada Day?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe July 1 holiday was not always called Canada Day. Even though Canada became a country in 1867, it did not gain full autonomy and was still under British rule. While July 1 officially became a holiday in 1879, it wasn\u2019t widely celebrated or called Canada Day. When Canada gained complete independence in 1982, July 1 became Canada Day, the holiday we know and love today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nTo celebrate Canada Day, it’s common to dress in red and white!<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCanada Day 2024 Celebrations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWhile Canada Day started as a small and modest holiday, it has evolved into something magnificent. Today, it is one of the most beloved holidays in the country. July 1 is synonymous with large festivals and vibrant fireworks. The summer solstice marks the official start of summer, but for most Canadians, it begins on Canada Day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From Canada’s West Coast to the East Coast festivals and fireworks occur in small towns and large cities! Such events may include picnics, bonfires, sporting events, parades, water activities (it’s July), and more delicious food. More importantly, these festivals are a great way to spend time with family and friends and meet new people in your community. It’s common for people to dress in red and white to mark the occasion! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nA large crowd gathers on Parliament Hill in Ottawa to celebrate!<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCelebrating Canada Day in Ottawa, Canada’s Capital Region<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nCanada Day festivals generally occur in vast, public places such as large parks or beaches. These festivals are enormous and have activities for everyone. The biggest Canada Day celebration occurs in Ottawa, Canada’s Capital Region<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nNewcomers at a Canada Day Citizenship Ceremony.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nTaking the Oath of Citizenship<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nNew Canadians from around the world celebrate Canada Day by swearing the Oath of Citizenship<\/a> at citizenship ceremonies across the country. These ceremonies are a proud moment and accomplishment for the people who have worked hard to attain citizenship. <\/p>\n\n\n\nI’ve had people sob when they received their citizenship. People grab me and kiss me. It’s so humbling”<\/p>irene pfeiffer, honourary citizenship judge<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\nIs Canada Day 2024 a Statutory Holiday?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
After many discussions, four British colonies decided to unite. On July 1, 1867, the colonies of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the Province of Canada (Quebec and Ontario) got together to form the Dominion of Canada. This event is known as confederation. Every year, we celebrate the anniversary of confederation or \u201cDominion Day\u201d on July 1st. This year, Canada Day 2024 will celebrate the 157th anniversary of the confederation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fun Fact: To this day, Canada\u2019s official name is \u201cDominion of Canada.\u201d The complete name is wordy, so we shorten it to Canada.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Although Canada originally consisted of four provinces, more British colonies opted to join the Dominion of Canada following the confederation. Newfoundland and Labrador was the last province to join Canada in 1949. Canada, as we know it today, became complete with the addition of Nunavut, when it joined as a territory in 1999. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nWhy Do We Call it Canada Day?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe July 1 holiday was not always called Canada Day. Even though Canada became a country in 1867, it did not gain full autonomy and was still under British rule. While July 1 officially became a holiday in 1879, it wasn\u2019t widely celebrated or called Canada Day. When Canada gained complete independence in 1982, July 1 became Canada Day, the holiday we know and love today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nTo celebrate Canada Day, it’s common to dress in red and white!<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Canada Day 2024 Celebrations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nWhile Canada Day started as a small and modest holiday, it has evolved into something magnificent. Today, it is one of the most beloved holidays in the country. July 1 is synonymous with large festivals and vibrant fireworks. The summer solstice marks the official start of summer, but for most Canadians, it begins on Canada Day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From Canada’s West Coast to the East Coast festivals and fireworks occur in small towns and large cities! Such events may include picnics, bonfires, sporting events, parades, water activities (it’s July), and more delicious food. More importantly, these festivals are a great way to spend time with family and friends and meet new people in your community. It’s common for people to dress in red and white to mark the occasion! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nA large crowd gathers on Parliament Hill in Ottawa to celebrate!<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Celebrating Canada Day in Ottawa, Canada’s Capital Region<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nCanada Day festivals generally occur in vast, public places such as large parks or beaches. These festivals are enormous and have activities for everyone. The biggest Canada Day celebration occurs in Ottawa, Canada’s Capital Region<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nNewcomers at a Canada Day Citizenship Ceremony.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Taking the Oath of Citizenship<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nNew Canadians from around the world celebrate Canada Day by swearing the Oath of Citizenship<\/a> at citizenship ceremonies across the country. These ceremonies are a proud moment and accomplishment for the people who have worked hard to attain citizenship. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I’ve had people sob when they received their citizenship. People grab me and kiss me. It’s so humbling”<\/p>irene pfeiffer, honourary citizenship judge<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Is Canada Day 2024 a Statutory Holiday?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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