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The status of Victoria Day in each of the provinces and territories is as follows: It is a general holiday in Alberta, [23] Manitoba, [24] the Northwest Territories, [25] and Yukon [26] and is a statutory holiday in British Columbia, [27] Ontario, [28] and Saskatchewan. [29]
Civic holiday (may be a paid vacation day depending on employer) in Alberta (Heritage Day), Manitoba (Terry Fox Day), Ontario (Colonel By Day, John Galt Day, Simcoe Day, and others), and Nova Scotia . Not an official statutory holiday in Ontario, but it is widely observed.
The third Monday of February is observed as "Family Day" in the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia (BC), New Brunswick, Ontario, and Saskatchewan; as Louis Riel Day in Manitoba; as Nova Scotia Heritage Day in Nova Scotia; and as Islander Day in Prince Edward Island.
The province marked the first Terry Fox Day on 3 August 2015, making Manitoba the first province to name a day in Fox's honour. [11] British Columbia and Ontario have since begun to celebrate "Terry Fox Day" on the second Sunday of September, as that is usually the national date for the Terry Fox Run. [12]
This is a list of current festivals held within the Canadian province of Ontario, Canada. Festivals by city ... (July Canada Day Weekend - Centennial Park, Etobicoke)
Alistair Horne observed at the same time that, while Canada's cultural mix grew, the monarchy remained held in high regard: "At its lowest common denominator, to the average Canadian—whether of British, French or Ukrainian extraction— the Crown is the one thing that he has that the rich and mighty Americans have not got. It makes him feel a ...
Bread and Cheese Day is observed by Canada's Six Nations Reserve on Victoria Day. The day is marked with speeches, games, and a gift of bread and cheese to members of ...
Queen Victoria Other title: Empress of India (1876–1901) Region Geographic locations Civil structures Schools Buildings AB: Empress [68] Fort Victoria [68] Mount Victoria [69] Victoria Glacier [70] Victoria Park, Calgary; Victoria Peak [69] Victoria School of Performing and Visual Arts, Edmonton; Fort Victoria, Smoky Lake [68] Victoria Arena ...