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.
Regular Websites
Parents and kids can have some fun on Canada's birthday by quizzing themselves about facts on the country. - Canada Day Quiz
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. - Canadian Heritage: Canada Day
http://www.pch.gc.ca/special/canada/11/canada-eng.cfm
CBC Digital Archives: Canada Day
Learn about the British North America Act and Canadians who have shaped their nation's history. - CBC Digital Archives: Canada Day
http://archives.cbc.ca/society/celebrations/topics/2328/
Proffers Canada Day crafts, coloring pages and BBQ recipes. - Kaboose: Canada Day
http://holidays.kaboose.com/canada-day/
Contains puzzles, quizzes, clipart and posters about Canada Day. Site also features information about provinces, territories and prime ministers. - Kids Turn Central: Canada Day
http://www.kidsturncentral.com/holidays/canadaday.htm
Supplies historical information, fast facts, videos, images and resources about this national holiday. - Mahalo: Canada Day
http://www.mahalo.com/canada-day