Make the most of your Canada 150!
100th anniversary of the First World War and the Battle of Vimy Ridge
To mark the 100th anniversary of the First World War and the Battle of Vimy Ridge on April 9, 2017, commemorative events will be held at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France and the National War Memorial in Ottawa.
How to Participate
Be in the know about amazing Canada 150 experiences taking place across Canada. Volunteer, organize or participate in an activity near you!
Come out and Celebrate
Don’t miss the Canada 150 celebrations happening across the country! Learn more about several special days to celebrate throughout 2017.
Explore our Country
Discover Canada’s national parks, heritage spaces and explore our country’s rich history in 2017. There is something for everyone!
#OnThisDay March
150 years of history, one day at a time!
Rediscover Canadian history from Confederation to today with the Library and Archives Canada (LAC) heritage collection. Throughout 2017, discover the today-in-history vignette highlighting a significant event that shaped our society.
Join the conversation! Subscribe to LAC’s Facebook and Twitter pages or use the #Canada150 and #OnThisDay.
Visit Canada.ca/OnThisDay to read the March stories!
Canada 150 Ambassadors
Discover great Canadians who will come together as one voice in 2017 to promote Canada 150 in their community. Canada 150 Ambassadors are trendsetters and influencers, who together form an inspiring group of Canadians from across the country and around the globe. They come from all walks of life - musicians, actors, athletes, scientists and other, who are well known in their field of work.
Passport 2017
Get the scoop on everything that’s going on! Find out about Canada 150 events and activities that matter to you with the Passport 2017 App.
This personalized application combines culture, food, history, sports and travel while awarding virtual badges. Passport 2017 is an excellent resource for discovering, experiencing and celebrating our beautiful country throughout 2017.
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The Canada 150 logo
See the official Canada 150 logo, and meet the young artist who created the design!
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