Canada Day: A National Celebration of Confederation

Origins and History

Fête du Canada, formerly known as Dominion Day, is the national day of Canada, celebrated annually on July 1st. The holiday commemorates the anniversary of Confederation in 1867, when the British North America Act created the Dominion of Canada.

From Dominion Day to Canada Day

Originally known as Dominion Day, the holiday was renamed Canada Day in 1982 to reflect the country's evolution from a British colony to a fully independent nation. The name change was part of a broader effort to promote Canadian identity and independence.