Canada Day (French: Fête du Canada), formerly known as Dominion Day (French: Fête du Dominion), is the national day of Canada. A federal statutory holiday, it celebrates the anniversary of Canadian Confederation which occurred on July 1, 1867, with the passing of the British North America Act, 1867, when the three separate colonies of the United Canadas, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick were united into a single dominion within the British Empire called Canada.[1][2] Originally called Dominion Day (French: Le Jour de la Confédération), the holiday was renamed in 1982, the same year that the Canadian constitution was patriated by the Canada Act, 1982.[3] Canada Day celebrations take place throughout the country, as well as in various locations around the world attended by Canadians living abroad.[4]
I hope you are all attending the many CK Events taking place this summer in Chatham-Kent. There is something going on every weekend and sometimes like last weekend, 4 events to enjoy with the family. Check my website. We all enjoy the many activities in our great community so I encourage you to check out CK Events and fill your weekends up with entertainment. Most of the events are free and the comraderie is certainly welcome.
Canada Day is Officially next Tuesday July 1/25. Where did the month of June go? Summer will officially starts as school lets out for the holidays Thursday, June 26th. Many Business’ are taking Monday June 30 as the holiday and opening Tuesday July 1 for business.
Enjoy the many family picnics and celebrations in the area this weekend. Happy Canada Day for our home to yours.
