Happy Canada Day Published on June 30, 2016 Friday marks Canada Day’s 149th anniversary! In honor of the holiday, we’ve provided a few fun facts about the nation’s holiday. July 1st was originally referred to as Dominion Day because at the time Canada was officially known as the Dominion of Canada.The Dominion of Canada, now Canada, was a collection of four colonies: Nova Scotia, Upper Canada (now Ontario), New Brunswick, and Lower Canada (now Quebec).Unlike America’s break from Great Britain, the Canadian provinces requested independence from Queen Victoria and she agreed.The British North American Act was signed to declare the Dominion of Canada’s independence. That document operated as the country’s constitution until 1982.“O Canada” didn’t become Canada’s national anthem until a century after it was first sung. See the full lyrics blow. O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all thy sons command. With glowing hearts we see thee rise, The True North strong and free! From far and wide, O Canada, We stand on guard for thee. God keep our land glorious and free! O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. Happy Canada Day to all our friends and family! Back To BlogContact Us