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Happy Canada Day!

Canada — July 1

Colouring illustration: Happy Canada Day!
An imagined scene without flags; the maple leaf has a natural shape, not that of the official symbol.© Atlasmio · All rights reserved

July 1 is Canada Day. Families gather outdoors, and in the evening, fireworks light up the sky in many cities.

Look together

How would you like to celebrate this day?

An idea to try

Draw fireworks together: big colourful lines bursting out from one point. Then name one thing you love about the place where you live.

For the adult reading along

A little more to discover

On July 1, 1867, the British North America Act, now the Constitution Act, 1867, created Canada, uniting Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and the Province of Canada, which became Ontario and Québec. A federal law made July 1 a holiday in 1879, and “Dominion Day” officially became Canada Day on October 27, 1982. In 1981, fireworks lit up 15 major cities, a tradition that continues.

Canada Day is part of Celebrate Canada, which also includes National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21. Think back with your child on the peoples and places met in this book. Everyone marks July 1 in their own way: some celebrate, others take time to reflect.

Sources and context (3)

These links lead to other websites. Explore them with an adult. Source titles appear in their original language; some linked pages are in French.

  • Canadian Heritage — The history of Canada Day1867: the British North America Act creates Canada; 1879: July 1 becomes a statutory holiday; October 27, 1982: Dominion Day becomes Canada Day; 1981: fireworks in 15 major cities; a day to celebrate in our own way.
  • Canadian Heritage — Celebrate CanadaCelebrate Canada includes National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21), Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, Canadian Multiculturalism Day, Canada Day (July 1) and National Acadian Day.
  • The Canadian Encyclopedia — Canada DayThe British North America Act came into effect on July 1, 1867, creating Canada with Ontario, Québec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia; fireworks, barbecues, picnics and parades are common.

Source review: 2026-09-24. Illustrations simplify places and scenes; they are not historical documents.