Canadia Day....is that like marting luther king day?
 

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It's like your July 4'th..and it's Canada

It's like your 4th of July but without the Terrorists threats ;-)

it' like your 4th of july . but with nudity

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sounds like a copy cat holiday then, but that's expected from Canada

FORMERLY called Dominion Day, Canada Day is the national holiday of Canada. The July 1st holiday was established in 1879. Read more about the origin of Canada Day, or visit some suggested Canada Day links. Fun and learning for everyone.
Lyrics of O Canada, the National Anthem

O Canada! Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!
From far and wide, O Canada
We stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, glorious and free,
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

O Canada! Where pines and maples grow.
Great prairies spread and lordly rivers flow.
How dear to us thy broad domain,
From East to Western Sea,
Thou land of hope for all who toil!
Thou True North, strong and free!
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

O Canada! Beneath thy shining skies
May stalwart sons and gentle maidens rise,
To keep thee steadfast through the years
From East to Western Sea,
Our own beloved native land!
Our True North, strong and free!
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

Ruler supreme, who hearest humble prayer,
Hold our dominion within thy loving care;
Help us to find, O God, in thee
A lasting, rich reward,
As waiting for the Better Day,
We ever stand on guard.
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

On June 20, 1868, a proclamation signed by the Governor General, Lord Monck, called upon all Her Majesty's loving subjects throughout Canada to join in the celebration of the 1867 anniversary of the formation of the union of the British North America provinces in a federation under the name of the Dominion of Canada on July 1st. The name of the new country was taken from Psalms 72:8, thus establishing the fact that God's hand was recognized in establishing the country.

He shall have dominion also from sea to sea. (Psalms 72:8)

The July 1 holiday was established by statute in 1879, under the name Dominion Day.

There is no record of organized ceremonies after this first anniversary, except for the 50th anniversary of Confederation in 1917, at which time the new Centre Block of the Parliament Buildings, under construction, was dedicated as a memorial to the Fathers of Confederation and to the valour of Canadians fighting in the First World War in Europe.

The next celebration was held in 1927 to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Confederation. It was highlighted by the laying of the cornerstone by the Governor General of the Confederation Building on Wellington Street and the inauguration of the Carillon in the Peace Tower.

Since 1958, the government has arranged for an annual observance of Canada's national day with the Secretary of State of Canada in charge of the coordination. The format provided for a Trooping the Colours ceremony on the lawn of Parliament Hill in the afternoon, a sunset ceremony in the evening followed by a mass band concert and fireworks display.

Another highlight was Canada's Centennial in 1967 when Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II attended the celebrations with Parliament Hill again being the backdrop for a large scale official ceremony.

The format changed in 1968 with the addition of multicultural and professional concerts held on Parliament Hill including a nationally televised show. Up until 1975, the focus of the celebrations, under the name "Festival Canada", was held in the National Capital Region during the whole month of July and involved numerous cultural, artistic and sport activities, as well as municipalities and voluntary organizations. The celebration was cancelled in 1976 but was reactivated in 1977.

A new formula was developed in 1980 whereby the National Committee (the federal government organization charged with planning Canada's Birthday celebrations) stressed and sponsored the development of local celebrations all across Canada. "Seed money" was distributed to promote popular and amateur activities organized by volunteer groups in hundreds of local communities. The same approach was also followed for the 1981 celebrations with the addition of fireworks displays in 15 major cities across the nation.

On October 27, 1982, July 1st which was known as "Dominion Day" became "Canada Day".

Since 1985, Canada Day Committees are established in each province and territory to plan, organize and coordinate the Canada Day celebrations locally. Grants are provided by the Department to those committees.

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too much to read, got a shorter version?

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Yeah like the US is the only country who celebrates their independence.

So when i depart for Canadia and the assfuck customs interrogates me i can say i am here to celebrate Candia day with my BROSSSSSSSSssssssssssss

You're right only Americans celebrate when they're country was created. Moron.

Hey Juicy, the biggest party in Canada is on the 23rd of june. The St-Jean Baptiste day; Celebrated in Quebec.

If you want to have a good time, you go to the Quebec City(There will be at least 150,000 people there). You can drink beer in the streets... etc. Huge outdoor musical show

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If you want to celebrate Canada's day... which is somewhat more boring, you should go to Ottawa

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And if you plan to come for the St-Jean Baptiste, hit me up and we'll hook up. There's also parties on the 24th.

It's very different - for one, all Canadians celebrate unlike MLK Day where some states don't ;)

I am Canadian and never celebrated on the 1st.... But I plan to attend at least once the party in Ottawa.

Once upon a time in the Kingdom of Heaven, God went missing for six days. Eventually, Michael the archangel found him, resting on the seventh day. He inquired of God, "Where have you been?" God sighed a deep sigh of satisfaction and proudly pointed downwards through the clouds, "Look Michael, look what I've made."

Archangel Michael looked puzzled and said, "What is it?" "It's a planet," replied God, "and I've put LIFE on it. I'm going to call it Earth and it's going to be a place of great balance." "Balance?" inquired Michael, still confused. God explained, pointing to different parts of Earth, "For example, Northern Europe will be a place of great opportunity and wealth while Southern Europe is going to be poor; the Middle East over there will be a hot spot. Over there I've placed a continent of white people and over there is a continent of black people," God continued, pointing to different countries. "This one will be extremely hot and arid while this one will be very cold and covered in ice."

The Archangel, impressed by Gods work, then pointed to a large land mass in the top corner and asked, "What's that one?" "Ah," said God. "That's Canada, the most glorious place on Earth. There are beautiful mountains, lakes, rivers, streams and an exquisite coastline. The people from Canada are going to be modest, intelligent and humorous and they're going to be found travelling the world. They'll be extremely sociable, hard working and high achieving, and they will be known throughout the world as diplomats and carriers of peace. I'm also going to give them super-human, ice hockey players who will be admired and feared by all who come across them."

Michael gasped in wonder and admiration but then proclaimed; "What about balance, God? You said there will be BALANCE!" God replied wisely. "Wait until you see the country im putting next to them...."

i am coming the 29th Canadia day will never be the same

Kinda long .. but way worth the read .. funny very funny

agreed, that was good! :thumbsup

Canada day is a day for beer, bbq's, fireworks and partying, nuff said!

I AM CANADIAN!!! :upsidedow

Typical American response.

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You know, I've heard Canada referred to as the "crappy little appartment, stuck above a really big party"

but who knows... me mums whole side is from Quebec, perhaps I should ask them :)

July. 1st comes BEFORE July.4th for all you webmasters who can't count ;)

lol This is our national anthem

O Canada!
Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.

With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!

From far and wide,
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

Get it right sucka ;)

I have been to Victoria for canada day a few years back , that place was amazing. There are so many nice places in canada.

Did you just write that the biggest party in Canada is for St-Jean Baptiste? Please tell me you're joking, right? While Quebec might celebrate St-Jean Baptiste, the rest of Canada could care less ;) Thus the HUGE celebration throughout Canada on July.1st for Canada's birthday :)

I can assure you there is a lot more then 150,000 people walking the streets of downtown Ottawa on that day :2 cents: Anyone from Ottawa will tell you this. If you want to celebrate Canada's birthday, Ottawa is the place to do it without a doubt. If you've never been and are doubting it just ask someone who has been to parliament hill on that day :upsidedow

Strong words coming from a guy who lives on the tip of America's Wang. :winkwink:

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1777, comes before 1879...for those of you with brains...:disgust

Yeah maybe so but you American's still suck ass :thumbsup compared to us Canadians

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Keep telling yourself that!

Point me to the poll that you got that from! :1orglaugh
You are aware that you are an American right? A North American?

what's funny, i think this might be the first 'american' to point that out :1orglaugh

I could point you to the USD/CDN exchange rate, but that would just be mean.

Even the kids upstairs like to bash America - when given the proper chance and forum. But I have yet to see any of them without their hands out when the stupid, ignorant Americans who must have stumbled into the largest economy in the world come knocking with aid money and the like. They all sure want a piece then.