July is one of Canada's most glorious months as it signals Canada's birthday on July 1.  Canada was recognized internationally as a country in 1867 and will have celebrated this day for 145 years in 2012. The War of 1812 Bicentennial Celebrations in 2012 also establishes a Canada-Britain solidarity against the U.S forces.

July 1: Sunday July 1, 2012 is the official day. However celebrations start earlier in June.  Ottawa, Canada's Capital is a special place for Canada Day celebrations.  See more  Canada Day Celebrations Fireworks Events for Canada's Birthday

July 1:  CFL Canadian Football League Season Starts.

July 4:  Party-on and celebrate Fourth of July Independence Day With our American neigbours

July 5:  Family Fishing Week starts in Canada, find fishing getaways and packages.

July 6:  Calagary Stampede starts (July 6-15) celebrates 100 years in 2012.  Special events & activities for Canada's wild west festival. Book Calgary Hotels early, find more close to Calgary hotels @ Alberta Hotels

Important July Dates in Canada's History

July 5:  Bombardment of Sandwich, Upper Canada (Ontario, CAN):  Now Windsor Ontario

July 12 US General Hull invades Upper Canada (Ontario, CAN)

July 16, Skirmish at Canard River, Upper Canada (Ontario, CAN)

July 17, Capture of Fort Mackinac/Michilimackinac (Michigan, US)

War of 1812 battles took place manly around the Great Lakes and what is now the Province of Ontario. Between 2012 and 2015 Ontario will be celebrating the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 with many War of 1812 Re-enactments.  Find updates and interesting stories and links and War of 1812 cross border events, 

Find more featured monthly dates for special occasions, holiday dates and historic events in Canadian history. 
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