Canada Day

Canada · national holiday · history · celebration

Birthday of a nation. Canada Day marks July 1, 1867, when three separate colonies (the United Canadas, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick) joined together to form one country called Canada.

National holiday. Canada Day is an official day off for people across Canada, meaning most people don't have to work or go to school so they can celebrate.

Part of an empire. When Canada was born in 1867, it was still part of the British Empire, though it had its own government.

Celebrating together. Canadians celebrate with parades, fireworks, barbecues, and festivals all across the country to honor their nation's special day.