Canada Days: Celebrating the shared heritage of all Canadians

1,100 community-based Canada Day events taking place across the country

A youngster dressed like a Mountie takes part in the Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill on July 1, 2017. The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick

People might expect Canada Day celebrations to be somewhat muted this year in the wake of last year’s spectacular festivities honouring the nation’s 150^th birthday.

But we still have much to celebrate as Canada enters its 151^st year, with the Department of Canadian Heritage’s “Celebrate Canada” program funding 1,100 community-based Canada Day events across the country.