Seaquester, in response to your question re Canada Day ....
posted on
Jul 01, 2008 10:31PM
Canada Day is a Federal national holiday, which is usually held on July 1st to celebrate the establishment of Canada as a new federation on July 1st, 1867.
So, yes, I would say that it is very much like your July 4th .... fireworks and all!! :-)
Cherry