Canada Day activity kit

Whether you’re celebrating Canada Day with family and friends, at home, at the campground or at the beach, browse through the activity kit to create a day of celebration that will you truly enjoy.

Origami Canada Day lantern

Follow the instructions of an origami artist to create your very own Canada Day lantern.

On the occasion of Canada Day, create an original work of art that will bring colour to your environment. With help from artist and host Mathieu Fecteau and artist Loriane Thibodeau, discover a unique technique: the art of taut thread. A workshop for toddlers and adults alike!

Hide and seek!

Keep your eyes open, pay close attention and have fun spotting known Canadian symbols: beavers, Maple Leafs, the Maple Leaf Tartan, lacrosse sticks and the RCMP. Print and share!

Hide and seek! (Image)

Hide and seek! (Image)
Hide and seek! [PDF version, 31.3 MB]

Parliament of Canada 3D model

Calling all aspiring builders! The Parliament buildings in Ottawa are a distinct symbol of the Canadian government and familiar to people around the world. Print, cut and assemble this 3D paper model at home.

A labyrinth from coast to coast to coast

Can you get across Canada through this labyrinth? Try going from A to B to C by touching all 11 Canadian symbols, by touching none of them, or by going from A to C in the shortest route. Have fun and try all 3!

A labyrinth from coast to coast to coast (Image)

A labyrinth from coast to coast to coast (Image)
A labyrinth from coast to coast to coast [PDF version, 2.26 MB]

How well do you really know the national flag of Canada?

You think you know your national flag? You want to learn more about the flag's history, the rules surrounding its use, and its design? Come test your knowledge by taking this quiz!

Colour your own Canadian flag

Our national flag, with its iconic red and white stripes and maple leaf, is without a doubt the symbol of Canada. Show off your Canada Day cheer by creating and displaying your own Canadian flag. Print and colour away!