Governed directly from the UK for centuries, Canada quietly and patiently -- in its very nice way -- gained full independence from Great Britain
in 1982.
Each year on July 1st. Canada commemorates
the historic beginning of Home Rule for Canada, and what better reason to celebrate?
This year, Canada Day falls on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 with many Canadians taking Monday off, as well -- to parlay the holiday into a freewheeling 4-day weekend.
Decorate with maple leaves and/or the Canadian flag colors of red and white.
In July, the easiest party menu would be heading out to the backyard and fire up the grill. For party libations, do the patriotic thing witht Labatt's and Molson's, two of the country's biggest beer brands.
Keep kids happy with juice and soft drinks, and arrange for a Canada Day crafts table to keep them entertained.
For dessert, there's nothing better than celebrating with a homemade Canada
Day Flag Cake that's as easy to make as it is delicious.
Have fun!
Canada Day: Gardening, get-togethers, or backyard barbecues.
DID YOU KNOW? Canada Day fun facts
Anderson and Akroyd: Canada Day babies.
• Famous Canadians Pamela Anderson and Dan Akroyd were both born on Canada Day.
• Canada Day and American Independence Day are both celebrated at Niagara Falls with a huge fireworks display on July 1 and again a few days later on July 4.
•"O Canada" became the official national anthem on July 1, 1980. Today, citizenship ceremonies are also traditionally held each July 1.
• Hong Kong celebrates "Canada D'eh" each year on June 30. Meanwhile. Down Under, one of the biggest Canada Day celebrations in the world takes place each July 1 in in Sydney, Australia.
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Canada Day In Toronto - Fireworks, music and a long
list of special events are planned to mark the Canada Day
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