Canada Day, which happens every 1st July, marks one of the most popular shopping events of the calendar for Canadian consumers. This is mainly thanks to the wow-worthy sale events hosted by so many of our favourite retailers. Whether you’re looking for a new summer wardrobe, some garden furniture, fun outdoor games or some must-have beauty bag essentials to see you through the (fingers crossed) months of sunshine ahead, why not seize the day and shop ’til you drop?
Celebrate the official birth of our nation by treating yourself to a budget-maximizing shopping spree and explore the latest and greatest discounts and deals on offer as they arise in our deal feed below.
Canada Day is the official anniversary of the birth of our nation. July 1, 1867, saw the uniting of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Canada province by the Constitution Act. This union grew and changed over the next century to become the Canada we know and love today.
This holiday started out under the name Dominion Day. Dominion Day was first established in 1879, but many Canadians considered themselves to be British citizens and opted not to partake in the celebrations. This changed over time and the annual holiday increased in popularity at the 50th anniversary in 1917.
In 1946, a bill was launched in a bid to rename Dominion Day. However, disagreements in the House of Commons postponed the bill from being actioned.
By the time the 100th anniversary in 1967 rolled around, substantial growth in Canadian patriotism was evident. This is when Dominion Day celebrations really began to take flight.
Many Canadians had already begun to call the holiday Canada Day – or Fête du Canada. In 1982, Canada was officially granted its independence from England and Dominion Day was formally renamed Canada Day in October of the same year.
Now, every year, Canada Day is cause for celebration. Canadians country-wide take to the streets for patriotic parades in cities, towns and even villages. Others choose to honor the day with firework displays, family picnics, music festivals or sporting events. And, good news for shoppers, retailers have now jumped on board to offer amazing discounts and flash deals too.
Canada Day is an annual celebration that is hosted every year on July 1.
On Canada Day, you’ll find that most shopping malls, restaurants, attractions and high street stores are open for business as usual. However, a word of warning. Prolific sales events draw out swarms of eager shoppers, all desperate to get their hands on the very best deals.
Our advice? Save yourself the stress of shopping in-store during sale events and explore the deals from the comfort of your couch instead!
Given the popularity and the success of previous Canada Day sales, 2021 is drumming up a buzz among many retailers. If you want to update your wardrobe, check out the events at Adidas, Anthropologie and American Eagle. And, for the homemakers Bed, Bath & Beyond, Wayfair and BestBuy will all be offering some great opportunities to save on Canada Day too.
Other stores that have confirmed their on board this year include Cupshe, Gap, Indigo, Mark’s and many more. Whatever you’re shopping for, you’re sure to get it cheaper by seizing the day and shopping during the Canada Day sales.
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