Traditions And Customs
The people of Ontario share many cultures and traditions from around the world. Newcomers bring new customs from their homelands, and often keep these customs alive in their own communities. They also enjoy becoming a part of Ontario, and learning about what it means to be a Canadian.
Celebrating Canada
Canadians commemorate their country’s birthday every year on July 1. Canada Day is a celebration of Confederation in 1867, when the British North America Act united Ontario with three other provinces to form the Dominion of Canada. Dominion Day was renamed Canada Day in 1982. Celebrate Canada! is an eleven-day celebration which takes place from June 21 to July 1