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Top Canada Day Events From Across the Country in 2024

Top Canada Day Events From Across the Country in 2024

No matter where you’re located in the country this Canada Day, we’ve got you covered.

Andrew Roberts

Here’s what I want non-Indigenous Canadian families to do on Canada Day

Here’s what I want non-Indigenous Canadian families to do on Canada Day

A holiday celebrating colonization is difficult most years, but recently it’s been particularly tough.

Alison Tedford

How to make a bird feeder out of milk cartons

How to make a bird feeder out of milk cartons

Inspired by the colourful row houses of Newfoundland, these milk carton bird feeders are fun to make and help teach about local wildlife.

Mandy Milks

9 awesome Canada Day crafts for kids

9 awesome Canada Day crafts for kids

Your little maple leaf will have tons of fun making these easy Canada Day crafts.

Kelsey Miki

10 funny facts about Canada

10 funny facts about Canada

Thought you were an expert on Canada? Here are some fun facts you probably didn't know about the land of the free.

Adrienne Brown

Put a flag on it! Celebrate Canada with these printable stickers and temporary tattoos

Put a flag on it! Celebrate Canada with these printable stickers and temporary tattoos

Drake, ketchup chips, bagged milk, Smarties, polar bears—your kids will definitely want to stick these printable stickers and temporary tattoos everywhere.

Mandy Milks

Best Canadian kids' books of all time

Best Canadian kids' books of all time

From Anne of Green Gables to Baby Beluga, we've talked to the experts and ranked the 100 best Canadian kids' books of all time.

Today's Parent

19 Kids' Books About Canada

19 Kids' Books About Canada

Canada is an amazing country with awesome landscapes, diverse cultures and a vibrant history. Help your kid learn all about Canada with these cute books.

Emily Rivas

12 sweet maple syrup recipes

12 sweet maple syrup recipes

Why should pancakes get all the love? Naturally delicious maple syrup makes anything sweeter. Here are our favourite ways to use it.

Amy Valm

How to throw a fun (and safe) fireworks party

How to throw a fun (and safe) fireworks party

If your idea of a rocking Canada Day includes controlled mini-explosions, then you need to read this before you set off those roman candles.

Lola Augustine Brown

14 things only Canadian parents would understand

14 things only Canadian parents would understand

A tantrum over a timbit? Yep, that's something only Canadian parents can understand.

Today's Parent

Kids review books: Canada in Colours

Kids review books: Canada in Colours

"My favourite season is...Tuesday!" Hear the hilarious things our Professional Book Reviewers had to say about Per-Henrik Gürth's Canada in Colours.

Today's Parent

How to make a maple leaf tote bag

How to make a maple leaf tote bag

Say goodbye to that boring bag and say hello to your gorgeous sun print tote featuring maple leaves. This DIY bag is a fun Canada Day craft

Today's Parent

Canada Day guide: BBQ ideas, crafts, trivia and more

Canada Day guide: BBQ ideas, crafts, trivia and more

Calling all Canucks! Celebrate Canada Day with a backyard party.

Emily Piccinin

How to make Maple Leaf Popsicles

How to make Maple Leaf Popsicles

These Maple Leaf Popsicles are the perfect Canada Day treat. But they're so delicious and refreshing that you'll want to make them all summer long.

Today's Parent

How to make a mason jar lantern

How to make a mason jar lantern

Looking for kid-friendly Canada Day ideas? Set up a craft station where the kids can make lanterns inspired by the beautiful colours of the Northern Lights.

Today's Parent

How to make a milk carton bird feeder

How to make a milk carton bird feeder

Looking for Canada Day party ideas that are kid-friendly? Set up a craft station and make these bird feeders inspired by Newfoundland.

Today's Parent

O Canada! Join our cross-country singalong of the national anthem on July 1

O Canada! Join our cross-country singalong of the national anthem on July 1

Grab the kids and join Canadians across the country in celebrating Canada's 150th birthday.

Today's Parent

How to a make Northern Lights mason jar lantern

How to a make Northern Lights mason jar lantern

The dancing Northern Lights are a sight to behold, create your own at home with this simple mason jar lantern.

Mandy Milks

32 free things to do on Canada Day

32 free things to do on Canada Day

Pancake breakfasts, maple leaf accessories and so much dancing. Spend July 1st enjoying one of these awesome free Canada Day activities.

Christine Shepherd