Since today is Canada Day I thought I would post some links to some fun facts, quizzes, and other random pieces of information for the enjoyment of whomever would like to participate.
Enjoy!
First off...
Are you a True Canadian Kid? Find out by taking this quiz http://www.kidsturncentral.com/games/kidquiz/cankidq1.htm
How well do you know Canada
http://www.kidsturncentral.com/games/quiz/cdquiz.htm
Word Search Time
http://www.kidsturncentral.com/games/wsearchcanada.htm
Geography Quiz
http://www.kidsturncentral.com/games/jumble/jumble3.htm
Canada Day Facts
On July 1, 2009 Canada will celebrate it's 142nd year since Confederation.
Before 1982 Canada Day had been known as Dominion Day, First of July, Confederation Day, and July the First.
Canada Day celebrates the events that occurred on July 1, 1867, when the British North America Act created the Canadian federal government. The BNA Act proclaimed "one Dominion under the name of Canada," hence the original title of the holiday, "Dominion Day." Dominion Day was officially renamed "Canada Day" by an Act of Parliament on October 27, 1982. This change reflected the policy of successive governments to down play Canada's colonial origins.
Canada's national celebration is always observed on July 1, unless that date falls on a Sunday, in which case it is observed the following day.
Canada Day is considered a Family Day with outings, picnics and celebrations of the birth of our nation. We wave flags, sing songs and enjoy the day!
(information taken from http://www.kidsturncentral.com/holidays/canadaday.htm)
For some history behind Canada Day this next site has some good info about symbols, public life, and more http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/canada/canada-day
Thanks to everyone who participates, and to everyone who doesn't. This is supposed to be a fun and memorable day for our neighbors to the North, and I wanted to let others in on it!
For some pictures of the beautiful Butchart Gardens in lovely Victoria, British Columbia follow this link http://www.butchartgardens.com/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1
I apologize in advance if the links don't work, or if the page you come to is blank. I am not the most computer savvy, and while this should be relatively easy I might not have done a few things correctly.
