Takes place on July 1 in commemoration of the 1867 enactment of the British North America Act which united Canada as one country. Canadians celebrate this federal statutory holiday with fireworks, parades and barbeques.
Recommended Resources
Parents and kids can have some fun on Canada's birthday by quizzing themselves about facts on the country.
http://www.canadadayquiz.com/
Features a photo gallery as well as information about how this holiday is celebrated on Parliament Hill, in the National Capitol Region and across the country.
http://www.pch.gc.ca/special/canada/11/canada-eng.cfm
Contains puzzles, quizzes, clipart and posters about Canada Day. Site also features information about provinces, territories and prime ministers.
http://www.kidsturncentral.com/holidays/canadaday.htm
