A brief history of Canada Day 12 Articles

by Monica Vereana Williams

On July 1, 1967 Canada became a kingdom onto itself, officially taking the name the Dominion of Canada. With only the four provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario and Quebec, the small country established itself ...read more

by C. Unterkoffler

Canada became a nation upon the confederation of its four original provinces 141 years ago, on July 1, 1867, and it is this anniversary which is celebrated every year by proud Canadians worldwide. The confederation beca...read more

by CJS

In 1982, Canada shed its colonial cocoon for the final time, when for the very last time in its history, it repatriated its own constitution so that it no longer had to appeal its own legislation to its mother country's go...read more

by Trenna Sue Hiler

Canada Day, where did it all begin? It was established with a proclamation signed by the Governor General, Lord Monck. On June 20th 1868 he called on the people to gather in a celebration of the formation of the union of...read more

by Lori Lane.

'Dominion Day' changed in title to 'Canada Day' during October 27, 1982. The history behind Canada Day is quite amazing as the Queen agreed to approve the British North America Act which offered freedom for Canada from an...read more

by Marc Phillippe Babineau - Travel Sub-Steward ( Four Channels )

Canada Day did not actually enter into being until 1982, when the previous celebrations of Dominion Day ceased to be, and a single holiday was enacted into being to celebrate the forming of Canada. On June 20th, 1868,...read more

by Pam Brink

Canada Day was officially named in 1982, to commemorate the final step in the severance of Canada from United Kingdom making Canada a completely independent sovereign nation. Prior to that time, Canada Day was known as ...read more

by Magnolia Miller

Originally called Dominion Day, Canada Day marks the celebration of the joining of the British colonies of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Canada into the British Common Wealth of Nations on July 1, 1867. Unlike the ...read more

by Scott Christmas

Though not widely celebrated or known outside of Canada, Canada Day is the day Canucks celebrate their independence. Like France and the United States, Canadians observe their national holiday in July, crossing the finish...read more

by Trent Lorcher

On July 1, Canadians celebrate their nation's birthday. On that day in 1867, the provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, and Ontario formed a federation of four provinces. Because Canada's complete independence ...read more

by Sheila-Ann Bender

Canada is having her 141st birthday on July 1st. Known today as Canada Day, it is celebrated in grand style, with Canadian flags waving proudly throughout the country. WHY IS JULY 1ST CONSIDERED CANADA'S BIRTHDAY? ...read more

by MEalways

2008 is a Historical time mark in Canada as we will celebrate the 400th year of the founding of Quebec City; they are truly the founding Canadian forefather's in Canada's history. Founded in 1608, very few towns, or city's...read more