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👑 Days Until Victoria Day

There are

days until Victoria Day (May 19)

About Victoria Day

Victoria Day is a Canadian federal holiday celebrated on the last Monday before May 25th. It honors Queen Victoria's birthday and also serves as the official birthday celebration of the reigning Canadian monarch. The holiday marks the unofficial start of summer in Canada, and many Canadians celebrate with fireworks, camping trips, and outdoor barbecues. In Quebec, the same day is observed as National Patriots' Day (Journée nationale des patriotes).

How to prepare for Victoria Day

Victoria Day weekend is the traditional time to open cottages for the season and start planting gardens — check your hardiness zone for safe planting dates. Book campsites early, as provincial and national parks fill up quickly for this long weekend. Stock up on fireworks (where permitted) and plan a backyard display. If you're heading to the cottage, prep the water system, check the dock, and bring warm layers — late May nights in Canada can still be chilly.

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