Happy Canada Day Published on June 30, 2016 Friday marks Canada’s 149th birthday! To commemorate the day we decided to find a few fun facts about the nation’s holiday. July 1st was originally called Dominion Day because back then Canada was actually named the Dominion of Canada.The Dominion of Canada, now Canada, was a combination of four colonies: Nova Scotia, Upper Canada (now Ontario), New Brunswick, and Lower Canada (now Quebec).Contrary to America’s process of freedom from Great Britain, the Canadian provinces requested independence from Queen Victoria and she granted them their freedom.The British North American Act, which declared the independence of the Dominion of Canada, functioned as the nation’s constitution until the 1980s.“O Canada” wasn’t Canada’s national anthem until July 1st 1980, 100 years after it was first sung on June 24, 1880. See the full lyrics blow. O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all thy sons command. With glowing hearts we see thee rise, The True North strong and free! From far and wide, O Canada, We stand on guard for thee. God keep our land glorious and free! O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. Happy Canada Day from Bryant Heating & Cooling Service Experts! Back To Blog