In 2017, Halton Hills was declared the most patriotic town. We did it! We proudly showed our love for our country when our homes and businesses turned red and white to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Canada. Sadly, over the past few years, with the COVID-19 restrictions and the 2021 “cancellation” of Canada Day, official celebrations of Canadian pride were painfully reduced in size and visibility.

Turns out that cancellations of Canada Day didn’t reflect how most Canadians felt at the time. This Postmedia-Leger poll from 2021 found that only 14 per cent believed that celebrations should be cancelled (see page 13), AND 69% of people would have liked to see the Canadian flag displayed in more places in Canada (page 12).

Let’s show our love for Canada. Let’s proudly fly the flag!

CANADA DAY / BIRTH OF CANADA

Canada Day is the national day of Canada.
Canada Day’s history dates back to July 1, 1867, when the British North America Act (now the Constitution Act, 1867) came into effect, uniting the separate colonies of Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia into the Dominion of Canada, marking the country’s official birth as a self-governing entity within the British Empire.
Originally called Dominion Day, the holiday was renamed in 1982 when the Canadian Constitution was patriated by the Canada Act 1982.

Throughout the 20th century, Canada Day evolved into a major national holiday, marked by public festivities, fireworks, and patriotic displays, which reflect Canada’s diverse culture, history, and values.
The holiday symbolizes Canadian sovereignty, unity, and pride, and it is celebrated across the country with various events, ceremonies, and community gatherings.

Canada Day is celebrated annually on July 1st in Glen Williams.