1867

July 1 1867, in fact

The Day of Confederation for North of the 49 th

This is now Canada Day, a Federal holiday or Bank Holiday ( UK term ).

             Happy Birthday - CANADA

And fireworks in many locations around the city

All except places like Newfoundland which joined Canada in 1947 ( ? )

Gardening occurred between 7 - 8 AM, in the relative cool - there was even a breeze. Trimming and weeding took place