If you havent heard by now, Canada is celebrating its 150th birthday. Thats right2017 marks 150 years since Confederation, or its sesquicentennial. On July 1, 1867, only four provincesOntario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswickmade up the new Dominion of Canada. The rest joined and were formed in the years that followed. However, Canadian sovereignty wasnt achieved until 1982.
And this year isnt an anniversary only for Canada. Montreal is celebrating 375 years since Fort Ville-Marie was founded in 1642, and the NHL has been around for 100 years, as well.
There are countless ways you can celebrate Canada 150, whether its through a family event or volunteer activities. Discover everything you can do in Burlington for this celebration, and make the most of it while you can! Here are a few examples:
What: Lets Celebrate! A Concert Celebrating Canadas 150th BirthdayWhen: April 22 at 7 p.m.Where: Tansley United ChurchWhat: Canada 150 Mosaic Mural: Community Painting DayWhen: May 21 at 2 p.m.; May 22 at 1 p.m.Where: Burlington Mall; Art Gallery of BurlingtonWhat: City of Burlingtons Kite FestivalWhen: June 4 at 11 a.m.Where: Brant Hills Community Centre and ParkWhat: Canada 150 Mosaic Mural UnveilingWhen: July 1 at 10 a.m.Where: Burlington Music CentreWhat: City of Burlingtons Canada DayWhen: July 1 at 12 p.m.Where: Spencer Smith Park
