Major Canadian Holidays

For all those who are interested in taking a walk through Canada, here is a small summary of the festivities and events most important events that take place in that country.

  • Quebec has one of the most recognized events: Winter carnival, which takes place between February and March. This festival is well known for its dances, music, parades and for the snow slide and ice sculptures.
  • En Ottawa a festival is held in honor of the snow, known worldwide as the Winterlude.
  • Regarding music, two of the most important events are the Montrea Jazz Festivally Ottawa International Jazz Festival, which are held in June and July, respectively, and which each year bring together the best musicians of the genre, both national and foreign.

  • Toronto It also has its particular festivities, such as the Caravan (a kind of kermesse, where there is a mix of musical exchange, dance and gastronomy of various ethnic communities), which takes place in August. The Gay Pride March, which takes place in June and, finally, the international Film Festival, which takes place in September.
  • Calgary It is home to the popular Stampede (July), where a rodeo and wagon race takes place.
  • Lastly, Victoria performs in August the Festival of the First Settlers, where various traditional crafts, dances and rides in war canoes are exhibited.

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