July 1, 2017 officially marks Canada’s 150th birthday.

To celebrate and commemorate our great nation, Canadians and visitors are invited to participate in the diverse events, activities and festivities that will be taking place across our vast country for the entire year.  No matter which province you’re in, people will be engaging, interacting, performing, creating, exhibiting, and sharing what Canada means to them.

It sure is a great year to vacation in Canada! 

With so much to choose from, start making a plan – put together a list of things you’d like to see, do and participate in this year.

Some important dates:

• February 15th is National Flag Day
• June 21st is National Aboriginal Day
• June 24th is Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (Fête nationale du Québec et de la Francophonie canadienne)
• June 27th is Canadian Multicultural Day
• July 1st is Canada Day

For all you nature enthusiasts, hikers, campers and anyone who likes to spend time outdoors, explore and discover Canada’s beautiful National Parks.  Get your free discovery pass to start your coast-to-coast Canadian adventure.  Also, check out Passport 2017 to get the latest news on events that will be happening across the country.

To help you in your planning, let’s take a look at some of the activities that will be taking place in our 10 provinces and 3 territories:

British Columbia – kick off the celebrations on Canada’s west coast with a trip to BC‘s capital, Victoria, on Vancouver Island, Vancouver or picturesque Kelowna in BC’s Okanagan Valley in the interior.

Alberta – another western province, BC’s neighbour, has sesquicentennial celebrations of its own that will attract locals and visitors alike.

Saskatchewan – leaving the Rocky Mountains and entering the prairies, a region known for its wheat fields, this province will put its own stamp on the festivities.

Manitoba – check out the 150 things to do in this diverse landscape of prairies, lakes, rivers and mountains. Plan your trip now.

Ontario – Visit Toronto for a multitude of exciting celebrations and take a look at what’s happening in the rest of the province.

Quebec – Rendezvous 2017, the Tall Ships Regatta comes to Quebec City. Take a trip to La Belle Province, get a taste of Europe in Canada.

New Brunswick – 17 festivals sure to entertain.

Prince Edward Island – Discover Charlottetown on Canada’s smallest and ever so quaint Atlantic Province, home of Anne of Green Gables, based on a delightfully popular children’s novel written in 1908 by L.M. Montgomery.

Nova Scotia – explore the rich maritime culture, home of the famous Bluenose II.

Newfoundland and Labrador – a variety of annual and celebratory events to choose from on this most-easterly province; a truly magnificent, rugged island with a distinct charm and character all its own.

Yukon – pan-territorial cultural celebration in the nation’s northwest, a sparsely-populated mountainous territory home to Canada’s highest peak, Mount Logan, glaciers, and Kluane National Park and Reserve.

Northwest Territories – land of forest, mountains and Arctic Tundra is showcased in Canada 150 Production.  Destination NWT, where you can experience the midnight sun and spectacular northern lights.

Nunavut – plan your travel adventure to this northern territory, a region comprising most of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago.

Other suggestions:

Click here for more information on specific community-based projects throughout Canada.

Lonely Planet’s top 10 places to celebrate Canada 150.

For more ideas and inspiration check out these 150 awesome ways to celebrate Canada’s birthday.

Now go on, get out there and have some fun while experiencing Canada’s cultural heritage, diversity, traditions, and all the natural wonders and beauty that this incredible country has to offer!