Hey guys just wanted to post a quick happy canada day to all canadian members out there I know I'm going to be enjoying myself all day long beautiful weather here in oshawa today got the monte out and about hopefully some nice pics at the lake for later on

 

What do people do?

In many towns and cities, municipal governments organize a range of events, often outdoors. These include pancake breakfasts, parades, concerts, carnivals, festivals, firework displays and citizenship ceremonies for new Canadian citizens. The celebrations often have a patriotic mood. Canada's national flag is widely displayed and a lot of people paint their faces red and white, which are Canada's national colors. The celebrations in Ottawa, which is Canada’s capital city, are particularly exuberant.
In the province of Quebec, many home leases start on July 1 and last for exactly one year. Hence, many people in Quebec spend Canada Day moving their possessions from one house to another. In this province, Canada Day is also known as Moving Day.
In the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, July 1 is also Memorial Day. This commemorates the heavy loss of life in the Newfoundland Regiment on the first day of the Battle of the Somme during World War I. In Newfoundland and Labrador, the morning of July 1 is usually somber. Flags are flown at half-mast and memorial services are held at cenotaphs (war memorials). In the afternoon, Canada Day celebrations in the province are similar to those in the rest of the country.
Public life

July 1 is a statutory holiday in Canada unless it falls on a Sunday; then it moves to July 2. All provincial governments observe this day. Many organizations, businesses and stores are closed, although some book stores, pharmacies and gas stations may be open. Post offices are closed. As Canada Day falls in the Canadian summer holiday period, all schools are closed.
Public transport services may operate to their usual or a reduced timetable. In some areas, extra services are provided for large scale events. Street closures due to concerts, parades and festivals may cause some local disruption to traffic.
Background

On July 1, 1867, the British North Americas Act created the Dominion of Canada as a federation of four provinces. This event is known as the confederation of Canada. The four original provinces were created from the former British colonies of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and the Province of Canada, which was divided into the provinces of Quebec and Ontario. Canada's boundaries have been extended since 1867. The country now consists of 10 provinces and three territories.
On June 20, 1868, the Canada's Governor General proclaimed that Canadians should celebrate the anniversary of the confederation. July 1 became a statutory holiday, known as Dominion Day, in 1879. However, no official celebrations were held until the 50th anniversary in 1917 and the 60th anniversary in 1927. After World War II, Dominion Day was celebrated more frequently and more events were organized by the national government. After the centenary of the confederation in 1967, Dominion Day events became more widespread. July 1 became popularly known as Canada Day. The date was also officially known as Canada Day from 1983 onwards.
Since 2006 Canada Day celebrations were also held at London's Trafalgar Square in the United Kingdom. It is expected that these celebrations will be held annually. Depending on the availability of Trafalgar Square, these events may be held just before, on or just after July 1.
Symbols

Canada's national flag is seen on Canada Day. This consists of two vertical red rectangles separated by a white square. The white square contains a red image of a maple leaf. Canada’s national colors are red and white and are used in many ways on Canada Day. Some people wear red and white clothing and others paint their faces in these colors.

 

Thanks. Happy Canada Day to all the Canadians out there.

 

AA! Happy CANADA DAY . tOO ALL MY CANADAIAN FRIENDS! Thru the yrs of Kustom Van Clubs. The Motorcycle clubs and now this site. I have few good friends across the Border. Some wild & Crazy guys & Girls. During the old Van days. I drank so much Purple Jesus I'm lucky to still know who I am today!

 

Happy Canada day to all our MCF canadian members! Be safe and enjoy!

 

Happy Canada day, I'm not Canadian but my Monte was born there

 

..`Lou, do you have any time `off to enjoy the festivities ?
What do they do in your area to celebrate ?
Does Caesar's (where you work) do anything special for Canadians ? Do you drink American or Canadian Beer ?

 

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No I didn't get time off for the festivities. Canada Day is celebrated the same way the 4th of July is celebrated in the U.S., just on a smaller scale. Since we only have about 30-40 million "hosers" (popular slang term for Canadians) up here.

Caesars was very generous in giving me a paycheck for showing up to work yesterday. They also gave the employees free cupcakes with red and white frosting. (better than nothing I suppose) .

I don't drink. So neither beer. I drink Pepsi.

Thanks man.

Interesting, useless, fact... I'm in Windsor, Ontario. Windsor, Ontario is directly SOUTH of Detroit, Michigan. When I'm at work, and I look at the Detroit skyline, I'm looking NORTH at Detroit. Don't believe me? Check a map.

That concludes our lesson for today boys and girls. Tune in next time when we find out the most famous freeway exit in Michigan.

 

LoL `Lou (Taz),
I keep learning so much on the MCF

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I don't drink. So neither beer. I drink Pepsi.

If I had to deal with kids from space, I'd switch from Pepsi to Beer 4-Sure.. I'd have to 4-Real..He drives me CRAZY