July 1st 1867 was the day that the colonies of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Upper (Ontario) and Lower (Quebec) Canada joined to be the Dominion of Canada.
The other provinces joined (or were created) in;
1870 - Manitoba
1871 - British Columbia
1873 - Prince Edward Island
1905 - Alberta and Saskatchewan created out of Ruperts Land (Northwest Territories)
1949 - Newfoundland
The territories were created in
1870 - Northwest Territories (Alberta, Saskatchewan and Nunavut all have been carved out of the Northwest Territories)
1898 - Yukon
1999 - Nunavut
July 1st was called Dominion Day until 1982 when it was changed to Canada Day.
Anything else? Just ask.
Dale
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Someone from Canada want to explain Canada day???? It is a little of topic but I was lucky and got to see TWO fireworks display!!!Leave a comment:
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It was one of those perfect weekends. Canada Day on Friday and Independence Day on Monday.
Well it was for those who were off. I had to work all weekend.Leave a comment:
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As it's already the 5th here, happy belated birthday to the USA!Leave a comment:
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Happy Indie Day to you all down south!!!
As I was driving home today, I heard on the traffic news that delays at the border crossings are up to 2 HOURS back to US. Seems like everyone's rushing home all at once, it's going to be a looong way home for them....Leave a comment:
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I'll be blowing stuff up and getting drunk as per the true american tradition.Leave a comment:
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Have a happy Independence Day over there!
Regards from GermanyLeave a comment:
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Yes, Happy 4th of July to everyone down South of here. Have a nice day off and PARTY!Leave a comment:
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