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SINCE 1990, Canadians have gathered yearly to celebrate Family Day with their loved ones.
Here’s everything to know about the provincial statutory holiday.
What is Family Day?
The first Family Day debuted in 1990 with the intention of bringing families close together.
Family Day originated in Alberta and was the only region in Canada to observe it until 2007 when Saskatchewan adopted the holiday.
The holiday came about after Lieutenant Governor Helen Hunley and Don Getty believed Albertans should celebrate their strong family values.
As the years progressed, Family Day was considered a civic holiday allowing businesses to choose whether they wanted to observe the day or not.
When is Family Day in Canada?
Family Day is celebrated in Canada on the third Monday of every February.
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While Family Day is celebrated across Canada yearly, the holiday isn’t officially a holiday.
In fact, it is only observed in British Columbia, New Brunswick, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario.
Other regions in Canada call the fun-filled day a different name.
In Manitoba, Family Day is called Louis Riel Day, and in Nova Scotia, the day is called Nova Scotia Heritage Day.
While there are different names for the holiday, the concept remains the same — to spend time with family.
How can I celebrate Family Day?
As Family Day lands in the middle of Winter, many choose to do activities to accommodate the weather such as ice rinks, sledding, or even staying in and baking cookies with your family.
Other ways Canadians can celebrate include:
