Family Day in Canada occurs in  Ontario, Saskatchewan  Alberta as a public holiday.   In Manitoba residents celebrate Louis Riel Day, and in Prince Edward Island, Islander Day is the public holiday.

Many Canadian provinces have designated a specific name for the this very special Day.  In Ontario, Saskatchewan  Alberta the holiday is known as FAMILY DAY.  In Manitoba residents celebrate Louis Riel Day, and in Prince Edward Island, Islander Day is the public holiday. 

Canada Heritage Day means embracing the Canadian winter in many different ways.  The Theme this year is  Historic Parks and Landscapes: Canada parks, local and national, big and small, all play an important role in the lives of Canadians. Whether visiting national parks to explore places of great natural beauty, or meeting with friends in community parks to enjoy lush gardens, shade trees, historic statues and heritage structures, parks have been the focal point for healthy, recreational and cultural activities. Canada Heritage Day is sponsored by The Canadian Heritage Foundation

Canadian visitors and residents will be out having fun in the snow, on the ice, having a winter carnival party with  sculpturing contests, snowmobile races, concerts, dog sled races, sleigh rides, car rallies, and all the hot chocolate and outdoor snacks with a variety of winter entertainment taking place on Canada's Heritage Day.

February is Canada's busiest winter festival and carnival month including Ottawa's Winterlude and the Quebec Winter Carnival. 

Ontario Heritage Week

Several provinces like Ontario have extended the heritage theme to include a heritage week.  The third Monday of February (February 18, 2012) coincides with, the beginning of Ontario Heritage Week (February 18-24).

Many Canadian residents have the day off as a public Holiday and a winter long weekend for a much deserved family winter vacation.  Ontario resorts, inns and lodges have family getaway packages throughout the month of February north of Toronto. Combine a local winter carnival with the special activities for children included many outdoor recreation activities from ski lessons, snow tubing, ice fishing, indoor kids games and activities. Reserve your preferred weekend early. See Ontario Winter Getaways , or Family Day Heritage week activities north of Toronto.