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Canada Day Checklist
Things you need to know to celebrate Canada Day, marking the birthday of Canadian Confederation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Chemistry of Fireworks Colors
A blend of art and science. From Anne Marie Helmenstine, About Chemistry.

Family 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.

Fireworks Safety Lesson Plans
Lesson plans aimed at reducing injuries from home fireworks displays. Information on pyrotechnic science and techniques, safety, statistics and math. From Natural Resources Canada.

DLTK's Canada Day Crafts
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.