British Columbia Day
Holiday
Date: Monday, August 4, 2025
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Aug 4, 2023 · Archaeological finds in British Columbia have been dated to as early as 13,543 years ago.
The seeds for the traditional celebration becoming a recognized holiday were sown in 1969 when the government of Ontario named the first Monday in August “ ...
Aug 3, 2024 · The first BC Day was on Aug. 5, 1974, which means this is the 50th anniversary. It's now a staple of the calendar, the busiest weekend of the year for BC ...
Aug 1, 2018 · In the 1860s, B.C.'s August civic holiday, usually observed on August 1, was to celebrate the outlawing of slavery in the British Empire.
Aug 5, 2024 · The first BC Day was on Aug. 5, 1974, which means this is the 50th anniversary. It's now a staple of the calendar, the busiest weekend of the year for BC ...
The British Columbia Day Act was first introduced to the Legislative Assembly in 1974, and it gained royal assent in the same year. The aim of the Bill was to ...
"In 1858 Queen Victoria named a rough and lonely outpost of her empire 'British Columbia'. Today we reflect on those humble beginnings and the impressive record ...
Jul 9, 2024 · British Columbia Day started in 1974 when Ernie Hall, a member of the Legislative Assembly, proposed the idea. He wanted to create a holiday to ...
Aug 5, 2024 · The holiday was established to foster a sense of community and appreciation for the province's contributions to the nation's identity and ...
The day serves as a celebration of the pioneering spirit that shaped British Columbia, from its Indigenous peoples to early European explorers, gold rush ...