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Canada Day, formerly Dominion Day, Canadian national holiday, celebrated July 1. It is the anniversary of the uniting in 1867 of Upper and Lower Canada, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia as the dominion of Canada. Canada Dayformerly Dominion DayAnnual Canadian holiday. Observed on July 1, it commemorates the formation of the Dominion of Canada on July 1, 1867. With the 1982 passage of the Canada Act, its name was officially changed to Canada Day. It is celebrated with parades, fireworks, flag display, and the singing of the national anthem, “O Canada.” How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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His company is talking to bus companies to set up Michigan routes and has plans to make a Canada Day presentation in Mackinaw City with the Algoma Kinniwabi Travel Association. Meanwhile, the Bike for Bibles Centennial Ride, a 62-day, 7,800-kilometre journey across Canada sets off from Victoria, where participants will celebrate Canada Day together on the evening of July 1, and begin the ride the following morning. Although you might usually associate our neighbor to the north with winter, Canada Day (July 1) is a great time to learn more about that country's heritage. |
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