The second Monday in February in B.C.–the third Monday in Alberta, Ontario, and Saskatchewan—the wonderful tradition of Family Day comes around. Family Day is observed to celebrate “the importance of families and family life to people and their communities.” Family Day was first held in Alberta, …
Historical Events
History of Canada Day Celebrations
Ottawa, Canada’s capital and seat of government, is inextricably connected to Canada Day. What’s your connection to it? Would it help if we provided you with a little history and few extra facts? Thought so! What we know as “Canada Day” was originally called Dominion Day. On July 1, 1867, because …
The Santa Claus Parade: It Must Be Christmas Time!
In mid-November of each year, an over century old parade rolls into town in Toronto, and into people’s living rooms worldwide. Don’t worry if you missed this year’s edition, full television coverage will ensure it was recorded, and in fact, you can probably watch it on YouTube, which has a channel …