Same thing. Before Canada Day it was called Dominion Day.
Dominion Day.
The Dominion of Canada was formed July 1, 1867. The first four provinces were Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick.
Dominion Day was the name of the holiday commemorating the formation of Canada as a Dominion on 1 July 1867. The holiday was renamed to Canada Day by Act of Parliament on 27 October 1982.
Well, in most places they have big celebrations with face painting and stuff, and there is fireworks!
Canada Day used to be known as Dominion Day.
Dominion Day is the former name of Canada Day. They both celebrate the anniversary of Confederation, when Canada became an independent nation, on July 1, 1867. Canada Day, July 1, is celebrated as a national holiday in Canada.
Canada Day used to be known as Dominion Day.
That is their Independence Day, also known as Dominion Day or Canada Day.
It was formally known as Dominion Day but then after the Canada Act in 1982 it was called Canada Day.
The first Canada/Dominion Day was held on July 1,1867.
because it was the most important day in Canada. :)