Canadians work and live for their long weekends, Canada has several statutory holidays each year with
many falling on a Monday, thereby creating a long weekend. Additional holiday dates are often used as an excuse for a weekend getaway or long
weekend holiday.
Civic Holiday | Labour Day | Thanksgiving | Christmas
Weekend | New Years Eve Weekend | Family Day | Easter Weekend | Mother's
Day | Victoria Day Weekend | Memorial Day Weekend | Fathers Day
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Civic Holiday
Monday August 3, 2009.
Civic Holiday in Canada. The intent of the Civic Holiday is to "not work". So please don't work on Civic Holiday! In Canada
Civic Holiday is in most cases the first Monday of August and offers a long weekend holiday during the summer vacation season in Canada.
The following provinces offer a statutory holiday: British Columbia (British Columbia Day), New
Brunswick (New Brunswick Day), Northwest Territories (Civic Holiday), Nunavut
(Civic Holiday), and Saskatchewan (Saskatchewan Day). Civic holiday (may be a paid vacation day depending
on employer) in Alberta (Heritage
Day), Manitoba (Civic Holiday), Ontario (Simcoe
Day), Nova Scotia (Natal Day), and Prince
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Labour Day
Monday September 7th, 2009
September Getaways
The last long weekend of the summer--Labour Day in Canada, and Labor Day in the United States. Labour Day, the first Monday in September,
is a creation of the labour movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of Canadian workers. It constitutes a yearly
national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity and well-being of our country. This Year Labour Day
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Thanksgiving
Canadian Thanksgiving falls during the peak of the Ontario Fall Colours (colors)
and is the perfect time to take in one of the many fall colour routes, a fall getaway or a fall studio tour.
Monday October 12th, 2009
Fall Canadian Thanksgiving Packages |
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Christmas Long weekend 2008
This year with Christmas falling on a Thursday and Boxing day on a Friday, many will celebrating Christmas and a long weekend together.
Hanukkah falls on Wednesday December 21st to Wednesday December 28th. Hanukkah falls on Sunday December 21st to Sunday December 28th
Christmas / New Years Eve Getaways |
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New Years Long Weekend 2008
This year makes for the perfect New Years long weekend with many taking the off the New Years Day falling on a Thursday. It is appropriate
that the World Day of Peace also falls on January 1, 2009
Christmas / New Years Eve Getaways |
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Family Day Long Weekend - February 16, 2009 is Family Day
This long weekend in February has been adopted by 4 provinces in Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Saskatchewan. The 3 day
long weekend will start on Friday February 13 through until Monday February 16th, 2009. Find more information on Family
Day 2009 activities |
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Easter Weekend
Friday April 10th, 2009 Good Friday
Sunday April 12, 2009 Easter Sunday
Passover in 2009 will start on Thursday, the 9th of April and will continue for 7 days until Wednesday, the 15th of April
One of the earliest signals for spring is the Easter holiday
and vacation period. Easter 2009 is no exception with the Easter weekend staring on Good Friday 2009 and ending Easter Monday 2009. Easter
is a time for, spring flowers, Easter eggs, the Easter Bunny, special Easter Sunday church services, parades, family togetherness, and of
course lots of Easter chocolate. We at 400Eleven wish everyone a "Happy Easter". Please check our events page for Easter
activities North of Toronto, Ontario.
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Mother's Day Weekend in Canada
is May 9-May 10
A special Canadian long weekend gift for Mom--a May Ontario may getaway north of Toronto; or consider a spa gift certificate for a present.
Mom can use the gift certificate throughout the year and take a spa getaway on her own. |
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Victoria Day Weekend
Monday May 18th, 2009 is Victoria Day however the official long weekend starts on the Friday May 15, 2009 - through until Monday May 18,
2009
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Many resort destinations celebrate Victoria Day Weekend as their official re-opening for the summer vacation season
and many have developed special Victoria Day long weekend packages. See May getaway
packages for more information.
Many call this the May 24 weekend (anything to do with Ontario's first beer bash--Beer
stops going north?), even though the official holiday is not always on the 24th. This year Monday May 18 is the holiday. |
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Memorial Day Weekend
The Memorial Day Weekend will start on Friday May 22nd through to Monday May 25th
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Memorial Day is officially held Monday May 25, 2009. Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those
who have died in the service of the United States. (equivalent to Canada's Remembrance Day on November 11) |
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Fathers Day June 21, 2009
Father's Day is the perfect excuse for a June long weekend. Treat Dad to a fishing
getaway or golf getaway, or an adventure canoe eco tour on the
fathers day weekend.
Ontario travel north of Toronto travel news may help you make the decision, or check the June Getaways
for more father's day ideas |
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Canada Week-Canada Day Celebrations
CANADA DAY: Wednesday July 1st, 2009
 Canada Day actually falls on a Wednesday in 2009, and makes
for the perfect Canada Day summer long-long weekend. Canadian residents and visitors will be heading out for an early Canada Day Long Weekend,
or start their long weekend on Canada Day. See Canada Day Celebrations for each province. For many Canada Day
starts with National Aboriginal Day and begins an 11 day celebration of
Canada's unique cultures and heritage, including Sainte-Jean Baptiste Day July 24, Multicultural Day July 27, culminating with the grand
July 1 Canada Day Festival. Book the hotel location in your province to go with the event below, or consider a trip to Ottawa for Canada's
Birthday in the Capital of Canada. Book Ottawa Hotels On-Line
As many will be flying Canadian flags this weekend, you may be interested in Canadian
Flag Information.
Imagine an 11 day long weekend of celebrating our Canadian Heritage. A good excuse for an early start to the summer "holiday spirit"
or "joie de vive" where you can enjoy one or two long weekends. "Celebrate Canada!" activities during the "Celebrate
Canada!" period from June 21 to July 1, (including National Aboriginal
Day, on June 21, see Canadian Government info on Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Day on June 24 or view Wikipedia information on Saint-Jean Baptistie Day in Quebec. Canadian
Multiculturalism Day on June 27 and culminating with Canada Day Celebrations on Wednesday July 1).
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