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Today is July 1st - Canada Day. We are camped near the town of Deer Lake, Newfoundland. The town hosted a BBQ with all the trimmings! We arrived just in time for the cutting of the cake. Many folks in the States think of Canada Day as the same as our Independence Day, especially since they are only a few days apart. However, Canada didn't really become completely independent from Great Britain until 1982!
Although Canada existed prior to 1867, within both the French and British empires, Canada Day is often informally referred to as "Canada's birthday." However, the term "birthday" can be seen as an oversimplification, as Canada Day is the anniversary of only one important national milestone on the way to the country's full independence, namely the joining on July 1, 1867, of the colonies of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick into a wider British federation of four provinces. Canada became a "kingdom in its own right" within the British Empire named the "Dominion of Canada." Canada gradually gained increasing independence over the years, notably with the passage of the Statute of Westminster in 1931, until finally becoming completely independent with the passing of the 1982 Constitution Act which served to fully patriate the Canadian constitution. Regardless, Canada Day is the day they celebrate all things Canadian. What better way to celebrate than with a BBQ?
The kids had loads of fun in the bouncy castle.
After the bike parade, the little ones lined up for a pony ride.
Even the puppies got into the act. You know, we've been in Newfoundland for 16 days and have yet to meet a Newfie dog.
Oh Canada, thank you for letting us travel your vast country and hang out with your amazing citizens.
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