Canada Day: What is it and why is it also called Dominion Day; when is it celebrated, here's all you need to know

Every year on July 1, Canada Day is celebrated. Canada is America’s largest north country and definitely a serene place. It is the home of many beloved stars like Justin Bieber, Crispy Crunch, Justin Trudeau, etc.

Canada Day was the date when the great nation of Canada was born. Under the Constitution Act of 1867, the Scotia province, New Brunswick province and Canada province were merged into one big country. However, later the Canadian province failed to survive and was divided into two parts, Ontario and Quebec. The whole country was renamed Canada.

Despite Canada being declared a country, it was not entirely independent from the British empire until 1982. The Constitution was later restored, and till now, the Queen is the monarch and Head of State and rules the country.


People celebrate Canada Day with a lot of pride, zeal and enthusiasm. This day is all about celebrating being a Canadian. Across many Canadian cities, towns and villages, parades and flag wavings are organised. The Canadian officers match in their uniforms and perform musical rides and drills. Fireworks, sports, music, dance programmes are organised and people enjoy to their fullest. On this day, people also sing the Canadian national anthem named “O Canada”.

Justin Trudeau, the Canadian Prime Minister, said that he’s really looking forward to the celebration of Canada Day. This day marks to celebrate everything they stand for and everything they do not support.

What is Dominion Day?

• Dominion Day was the day when Canada gained an autonomous and dominion status.
• Dominion Day is the official public holiday in Canada.
• This day is all about celebrating being a Canadian.
• Being a Canadian was not cleared until 1917 because residents of Canada were still identified as British citizens.
• The Canadian Parliament decided to change Dominion Day's name but was unsure what to rename it.
• In 1982, Canada Day replaced Dominion Day.

What is the history behind Canada day?

July 1 every year is celebrated as Canada Day. On 1st July 1867, the British North America Act was finally passed, joining all the colonies to create a unified, self-dependent Dominion of Canada. Canada is also the United States Of America’s largest north country. Canada emerged as Britain’s self-governing domain. Canada now has thirteen territories and provinces.