Canada celebrates turning 144 today, July 1, with events, parties and fireworks from one end of the country to the other. It is also a special day in Ottawa – as their royal guests The Duke and Duchess – William and Katherine – of Cambridge participate in the celebrations there. Get the Royal Tour app so you can follow along. So what other special celebrations are on across Canada?
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From Bollywood fashions in Vancouver, to a picnic in Halifax, Digital Journal gives you a quick overview of what’s on from coast-to-coast.
Canada Online has a superb checklist – great for new and old Canadians alike – to help you truly get in the spirit of Canada Day. Find out why we are called ‘Canada’; the words to the Canadian national anthem O Canada, in English and French; and the history and symbolism of our national flag. And speaking of flags, the Will and Kate are travelling with a new Royal Flag. Find out what the Brits have to say about their Canada Day celebrations in Trafalgar Square (London’s is the largest outside of Canada).
Canadians can be found far and wide. Visit Canuck Abroad to see how others are celebrating around the globe.
With the weather forecast across the country looking warm and clear in most parts – it promises to be a great one. How will you be celebrating?