It’s not everyday a lady celebrates her Sesquicentennial. And it’s not everyday you can find someone who actually a) knows what that means and b) can say it properly!

OK, so what it means is “the 150th anniversary of” and is pronounced “ses kwi sen tenial”. It comes from “sesqui”, meaning one and a half and “centennial” meaning a hundred.

On July 1st, 2017 Canada celebrates her sesquicentennial and Canadians will celebrate their 150th Canada Day!

If you’re Canadian, pull out your flag and all your red, white and maple leaf clothes and gear; put on your party shoes and get out there and celebrate! We live in an amazing country, one worth celebrating every day, but especially on her 150th birthday! It’s not every year a lady hits 150 (and doesn’t look a day over 129)!

If you’re not Canadian, we’re sorry. But, please, come and visit us! We’re big and beautiful and an amazing country to spend some time in, with loads of interesting, cool things to see and do; lots of festivals, concerts and celebrations; great food and drink options and friendly folk to help you find your way around our immenseness.

Here are a bunch of Interesting Facts about Canada in honour of her special July 1st, 2017 birthday: