British Columbia Day in Canada
Quick Facts
British Columbia Day is a statutory holiday in the Canadian province of British Columbia.Local names
| Name | Language |
|---|---|
| British Columbia Day | English |
| Jour du Colombie-Britannique | French |
| British Columbia Day | German |
British Columbia Day 2014
Monday, August 4, 2014British Columbia Day 2015
Monday, August 3, 2015List of dates for other years
The first Monday of August is known as British Columbia Day, BC Day or B.C. Day, in the province of British Columbia. It is a statutory holiday and gives Canadians in the province the chance to celebrate their achievements or relax with friends and family members.
The Steller's Jay is the provincial bird of British Columbia.
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What do people do?
In British Columbia many people use the long weekend to make short trips out of town and into one of the areas of beautiful scenery in this province. Some go camping, while others walk, hike or plan canoe trips. As the first Monday in August falls in the middle of the summer season, many people incorporate BC Day into their summer vacation or a plan it as part of a longer trip. In urban areas, particularly in Vancouver, various celebrations are organized. These include firework displays, parades and cultural festivals. Events are held to mark the achievements of people from Canada’s west coast in the areas of sport, technology, cuisine and Canadian-Japanese culture.
