Canadians are gearing up for the 150th anniversary of Confederation. Visitors from all over the world are invited to take part in the year-long celebration! Memorable activities and exciting performances will be held in 19 urban centres across the country. Be part of this exceptional occasion!
COME OUT AND CELEBRATE!
Celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation across the country. There will be plenty of ways to get involved and celebrate all that makes Canadians who they are. Discover Canada’s rich cultural, linguistic, and geographic diversity, Stay tuned!
In 2017, you will be invited to spectacular festivities. Take part in National Aboriginal Day on June 21, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day: Fête nationale du Québec et de la Francophonie canadienne on June 24 and Canadian Multiculturalism Day on June 27, and celebrate July 1 like never before! A full weekend of events in Canada’s Capital Region will highlight Canada Day in an outstanding way.
150 YEARS OF HISTORY, ONE DAY AT A TIME!
Rediscover Canadian history from Confederation to today with the Library and Archives Canada (LAC) heritage collection. Throughout 2017, discover the today-in-history vignette highlighting a significant event that shaped Canadian society.
EXPLORE CANADA: GET YOUR DISCOVERY PASS FOR FREE ADMISSION IN 2017 TO PARKS CANADA PLACES FROM COAST TO COAST!
Experience the best of Canada’s natural and cultural heritage in 2017 with free entry to Parks Canada places all year-long. For more information on Parks Canada’s places and experiences across the country and to download the Visitor Guide for the region you’ll be exploring, visit the Parks Canada Website.