Canada Day Weekend

This is a big weekend for Canadians. For most it is the beginning of the summer vacation. It's a time when vacationers pack up the car, truck or van, the kids and the dog... maybe not in that order and head on out to their vacation destination.

This was evident as I was driving to work last evening. The main highway was busy with holiday travellers. Motorhomes, trailers and the likes with the trusty drivers behind the wheel had taken to the roads, destination anywhere.

This weekend Canadians celebrate Canada Day. On July 1, 1867 Canada was established as a kingdom in its own right. Canada Day marks the creation of the Dominion of Canada through the British North America Act, uniting three British colonies—the provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Canada. It is also recognized as a day off of work and is considered Canada's main holiday, if you are interested you can find out more about our Canadian holiday here.

Yes tomorrow most communities will have parades and celebrations and when the sun goes down there will be fireworks displays galour. I am thinking hubby and I are going to taken in some of these festivities, unfortunately they are not predicting very nice weather for the weekend, but I am sure we will make do.

I use to love to do things with my girls for Canada Day....we use to do all kinds of crafts....make flags....wind chimes.....window ornaments.....anyhow, I was searching the net and found this site for kids and crafts....for any of you parents out there that want to do an easy craft with your kids for Canada day here is a site that is loaded with fun stuff to do and things to make with your kids.

So I would like to wish all my Canadian Blogger friends A Happy Canada Day weekend from my computer to your computer!!!!