How to Make the Most of Victoria Day Weekend

How to Make the Most of Victoria Day Weekend
A simple, old-fashioned cookout or potluck is a great way to kick off summer this May long weekend. Moma_Production/Shutterstock
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Canadians will celebrate Queen Victoria’s birthday this long weekend, marking the holiday with fireworks, parades, cookouts, and more across the country.

Queen Victoria’s birthday was first declared a holiday in Canada in 1845 while she was still reigning. However, after she died in 1901, her birthday became a legal holiday.