top of page

Canada Day
 

A day to be patriotic, celebrate our beautiful country and do all things in Canadian fashion!

​​​

Canadian Confederation - when the three "United Canadas" (Ontario & Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick) came together as a single dominion under The British Empire - happened on July 1, 1867. Originally celebrated simply to reflect confederation, then more officially as Dominion Day, the name was changed to Canada Day in 1982, the same year we were disconnected from the legal dependence of the Parliament of United Kingdom.​

​​

While not all provinces and territories were initially involved, they were included as they formed to complete the amazing country we live in together today. Manitoba 1870, Northwest Territories 1870, British Columbia 1871, Prince Edward Island 1873, Yukon 1898, Alberta and Saskatchewan 1905, Newfoundland & Labrador 1949 and finally Nunavut 1999. 

​​​​

It really is amazing how vastly different each of the provinces and territories are. Distinct backgrounds, traditions, landscapes, cuisine and more are separated by each invisible border line but it is so admirable that as all of it is put together, we create such a powerful force and are undeniably better united as one. As Canadians, we should stand proud as the kind, strong, hardworking people we are. Some of the most notable people, world-changing innovations and products come from our land and that is something worth celebrating! ​​

Traditional Ways of Celebrating & What Inspires Us:

​​​​​

THEME​

  • Flag

  • Maple (Trees, leaves, syrup)

  • Wildlife (Beavers, moose, geese, etc.)

  • Colours: red & white

​​

BEAUTY & FASHION

  • Red, white, themed graphics - flag, maple leaves. etc. 

  • Canada Day accessories like: wigs, temporary tattoos, mini flags, hats, sunglasses​​​​​​

​​

DÉCOR​

  • What do you have in storage?

  • Do you need anything new to compliment your theme?

  • If hosting, create a space to take photos

  • Hang flag (replace if necessary)

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

ENTERTAINMENT​

  • Watch your favourite Canadian movies and tv shows

  • Put on an all Canadian playlist

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

FLOWERS

  • Red, white

  • Pick your own wildflowers

  • Add some maple leaves to your arrangement for extra greenery

​​​​​​​​​​​​​

FOOD & DRINK​

  • Anything with maple syrup for breakfast, along with peameal or maple bacon

  • Feast on Poutine, Canadian beef barbecue, donair​

  • Snack on ketchup chips, all dressed chips, Hickory Sticks, Hawkins cheezies

  • Enjoy sweet treats like Beavertails, Coffee Crisp, Smarties​, Butter tarts, Nanaimo bars 

  • Sip on beer, whisky, Caesars, Canada Dry ginger ale, Canadian milk​​​​

​​

FUN

  • Go camping, boating, fishing, hiking

  • Host an outdoor party with lawn games, a bonfire and sparklers

  • If the weather is not favourable: Stay in to play some Canadian trivia 

  • Explore local celebrations including parades and fireworks

  • Go for a weekend road trip​​​​​​

​​

GIFTS & GREETINGS

  • Host gifts: flowers or a small plant, their favourite beverage, baking or favourite treats​​​​​​​​

​​​

PARTY TIME

  • Attending?

    • Get yourself ready (hair, nails, makeup, outfit)

    • Host gift (see gifts & greetings)

    • Pack your own beverage

    • Potluck? Prepare and pack your contribution

    • Take photos

  • Hosting?

    • Guest list & invites

    • Clean house

    • Yard maintenance

    • Theme décor

    • Get yourself ready (hair, nails, makeup, outfit)

    • Prepare menu

    • Entertainment (music, games…)

    • Display previous years’ photos and take more to add

​​​​​​​

PHOTOS

  • Take photos of yourself and those you are celebrating with

  • Look back on past years with an organized slideshow or photo album

  • Depending on your chosen theme you could use props like flags, hats, streamers, sparklers, noisemakers, sunglasses 

​​​​​​​​

QUOTES

  • "Happy Canada Day!"​​

​

TRADITIONS

  • Outdoor fun

  • Fireworks

  • Local celebrations

​​​​​​​​​

KIDS & CLASSROOM FUN

  • Flag, maple leaf, wildlife art

  • Read books and listen to music about Canada or by Canadian artists

​​​​​​​​​

WORKPLACE

  • Bring in some sweet Canadian treats

  • Have a lunch-time barbecue for all staff to kick off the long weekend

  • Create a float for your local parade

bottom of page