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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.

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It was called "Dominion Day" from 1867-1982 until the Canada Act. It has been called "Canada Day" ever since.

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July 1st 1967

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What is different from dominion day and Canada day?

Same thing. Before Canada Day it was called Dominion Day.


Canada Day used to be called what?

Dominion Day.


What was Canada Day called before Canada day?

Canada Day used to be known as Dominion Day.


What was Canada Day called berfore 1982?

Canada Day used to be known as Dominion Day.


What used to be the name for Canada Day?

Well, in most places they have big celebrations with face painting and stuff, and there is fireworks!


Do they have a July 4 in Canada?

That is their Independence Day, also known as Dominion Day or Canada Day.


Where is Dominion Day celebrated?

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.


Canada Day is formally known what?

It was formally known as Dominion Day but then after the Canada Act in 1982 it was called Canada Day.


When is arbor day in Canada?

Canada Day used to be called Dominion Day. It's always on July 1.


When is dominion day established?

because it was the most important day in Canada. :)


When was the first Canada day held?

The first Canada/Dominion Day was held on July 1,1867.


What was Canada before Dominion Day?

Dominion Day is just the former name of the national holiday celebrated annually on the first of July, the date of Confederation. The national holiday is now called Canada Day. The first Dominion Day national holiday was celebrated in 1879. The name of the national holiday was changed to Canada Day on October 27, 1982.