Other
Celebrate Canada Day
Information about Canada Day, places to see in Canada, and how Canadians celebrate this national holiday. Includes quizzes and puzzles celebrating Canada Day. Some games may not load in archived version of website.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Holidays for Kids: Canada Day
Kids learn about Canada day history and facts about this holiday that celebrates the country's aniversary .
Veterans Affairs Canada
Veteran Affairs Canada: Normandy 1944 Canada Remembers
Established in coordination with the 60th Anniversary of D-Day, Veteran Affairs Canada provides fact sheets, images, and 5 classroom-friendly activities that celebrate and honour Canada's contribution on the beaches of Normandy.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why Do Americans and Canadians Celebrate Labor Day?
In the United States and Canada, the first Monday of September is a federal holiday, Labor Day. Originally celebrated in New York City's Union Square in 1882, Labor Day was organized by unions as a rare day of rest for the overworked...
Veterans Affairs Canada
Veteran Affairs Canada: Normandy 1944 Canada Remembers
Established in coordination with the 60th Anniversary of D-Day, Veteran Affairs Canada provides fact sheets, images, and activities that celebrate and honour Canada's contribution on the beaches of Normandy.
Veterans Affairs Canada
Veterans Affairs Canada: Valentines for Vets
Send Canada's veterans valentines to show your gratitude for their sacrifices and achievements. Included are sample valentines, tips and message ideas and instructions for sending the valentines.
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: The Wood Mountain Sports and Stampede
First introduced by the North West police to celebrate Dominion Day, the history of the stampede and the many rural sport events are profiled in this exhibit. Archival photographs and stories of the time are included.
NWT Literacy Council
Nwt Literacy Council: How to Kit: Literacy Activities for Holidays [Pdf]
'Literacy Activities for Holidays' is an extensive collection (150 pages) of activities for celebrating the traditional holidays of Valentines Day, Halloween, Easter, Christmas and Thanksgiving. Birthdays are also included.
Other
The Elmira Maple Syrup Festival
Visit Elmira, Ontario as they celebrate the spring ritual of making maple syrup. Discover how maple syrup is made as frosty nights and warm days get the sap running in the trees. .