Canada Day
Every July 1 Canadians everywhere celebrate the birth of Canada as a nation. These resources should get you in the mood for the birthday party!
Canada Day Checklist
Things you need to know to celebrate Canada Day, marking the birthday of Canadian Confederation.
Things you need to know to celebrate Canada Day, marking the birthday of Canadian Confederation.
How Canada Got Its Name
The name Canada was first used by Jacques Cartier in 1535. It wasn't the only name considered by the Fathers of Confederation in 1867 though.
The name Canada was first used by Jacques Cartier in 1535. It wasn't the only name considered by the Fathers of Confederation in 1867 though.
Fathers of Confederation of Canada
Representatives of the British North America Colonies who attended one or more of three major conferences on the Confederation of Canada in 1864 and 1866.
Representatives of the British North America Colonies who attended one or more of three major conferences on the Confederation of Canada in 1864 and 1866.
BNA Act
The British North America Act or BNA Act created the Dominion of Canada in 1867.
The British North America Act or BNA Act created the Dominion of Canada in 1867.
Sir John A. Macdonald
The first Prime Minister of Canada, Sir John A. Macdonald was a Father of Confederation and drafted two-thirds of the provisions of the British North America Act.
The first Prime Minister of Canada, Sir John A. Macdonald was a Father of Confederation and drafted two-thirds of the provisions of the British North America Act.
Flying the Canadian Flag
It wasn't until 1965 that Canada had its own national flag. Learn more about the Canadian flag, its significance and flag etiquette in Canada.
It wasn't until 1965 that Canada had its own national flag. Learn more about the Canadian flag, its significance and flag etiquette in Canada.
Battle of Beaumont Hamel
In Newfoundland and Labrador, July 1 is also Memorial Day, commemorating Newfoundland's devastating losses at the Battle of Beaumont Hamel in World War I.
In Newfoundland and Labrador, July 1 is also Memorial Day, commemorating Newfoundland's devastating losses at the Battle of Beaumont Hamel in World War I.
Canada Day Crafts
Try these free Canada Day craft patterns and projects to make a variety of holiday crafts for Canada Day. From Sherri Osborn, About.com Family Crafts.
Try these free Canada Day craft patterns and projects to make a variety of holiday crafts for Canada Day. From Sherri Osborn, About.com Family Crafts.
Canada Day Puzzles for Kids
Free online and printable puzzles and games celebrating the history, geography, people and politics of Canada. From Dave Fisher, About.com Puzzles.
Free online and printable puzzles and games celebrating the history, geography, people and politics of Canada. From Dave Fisher, About.com Puzzles.
Canadian Clip Art
Inlcudes the maple leaf flag and provincial flags, maple leaves, mounties, logos and more. Please follow the terms of usage required for each linked Web site. From Bobbie Peachey, About.com Web Clip Art.
Inlcudes the maple leaf flag and provincial flags, maple leaves, mounties, logos and more. Please follow the terms of usage required for each linked Web site. From Bobbie Peachey, About.com Web Clip Art.
Chemistry of Fireworks Colors
A blend of art and science. From Anne Marie Helmenstine, About.com Chemistry.
A blend of art and science. From Anne Marie Helmenstine, About.com Chemistry.
Fireworks Safety
These procedures are essential to the safe use of fireworks. Covers purchasing and storing, transportation, set-up and firing. From the NRCan Explosives Regulatory Division.
These procedures are essential to the safe use of fireworks. Covers purchasing and storing, transportation, set-up and firing. From the NRCan Explosives Regulatory Division.
DLTK's Canada Day Crafts
Canada Day crafts for the very young.
Canada Day crafts for the very young.
Canada Day Colouring Pages
Watching fireworks, the Canadian flag, a map of Canada and pictures of Canadian animals to print and colour. From Coloring.ws.
Watching fireworks, the Canadian flag, a map of Canada and pictures of Canadian animals to print and colour. From Coloring.ws.