Canadians across the country celebrated Canada's 158th birthday on July 1st, 2025, with various events including citizenship ceremonies, musical performances, and cultural demonstrations. This year also marked the 60th anniversary of the Maple Leaf flag and the 45th anniversary of "O Canada" as the national anthem. Celebrations took place in major cities like Ottawa, Toronto, Winnipeg, Halifax, St. John's, Vancouver, and Edmonton, with notable attendees including Gov. Gen. Mary Simon and new citizens.
Canadians nationwide celebrate country's 158th birthday
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Canadians across the country celebrated Canada's 158th birthday on July 1st, 2025, with various events including citizenship ceremonies, musical performances, and cultural demonstrations. This year also marked the 60th anniversary of the Maple Leaf flag and the 45th anniversary of "O Canada" as the national anthem. Celebrations took place in major cities like Ottawa, Toronto, Winnipeg, Halifax, St. John's, Vancouver, and Edmonton, with notable attendees including Gov. Gen. Mary Simon and new citizens.
Trending- 1 1867: Canada founded (158 years ago)
- 2 1965: Maple Leaf flag adopted (60 years ago)
- 3 1980: O Canada officially adopted as national anthem (45 years ago)
- 4 April (unspecified year, likely 2025): Liberals win federal election
- 5 July 1st, 2025: Canada Day celebrations nationwide
- National celebration and reflection on Canadian identity
- New citizens sworn in
- Public discourse on national unity (e.g., Alberta separatism)
What: Canadians celebrated the country's 158th birthday, Canada Day, across the nation.
When: July 1st, 2025; 158th birthday of Canada; 60th anniversary of Maple Leaf flag; 45th anniversary of O Canada; April (Liberals' federal election win).
Where: Across Canada; specifically in Ottawa (LeBreton Flats Park), Toronto (Nathan Phillips Square), Winnipeg, Halifax (Canadian Museum of Immigration), St. John's (Signal Hill), Vancouver (Canada Place, Granville Island), Edmonton (legislature grounds).
Why: To commemorate Canada's founding, celebrate national identity, and mark significant anniversaries of national symbols.
How: Through various public events including citizenship ceremonies, musical performances, Indigenous cultural demonstrations, flybys, and gatherings in parks and public squares.