The theme for Celebrate Canada! 2004 is Acadia: First Dialogues - The Meeting of Two Worlds. Celebrate Canada! is an opportunity to celebrate the founding of Acadia and the beginning of 400 years of continuous French presence in North America. It is also a time to commemorate the contribution Aboriginal people made to the early explorers and the impact the Europeans had on their traditional way of life - an important part of our country's living heritage.
We are justly proud of the nation we have built together over the last 137 years. Since the earliest days of our nation's history, Canada has been a land of promise. We have built a society that celebrates achievement and excellence while, at the same time, maintaining a strong respect for human rights. Our participation in Celebrate Canada! activities brings us together, strengthens our communities and helps us to understand the significance of the citizenship we all share.
National Aboriginal Day: June 21
Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day: June 24
Canadian Multiculturalism Day: June 27
Canada Day: July 1
Who should get the title 'Greatest Canadian ever'? (seriously)
