September Holidays
This September holiday was created to give workers a well-earned rest.
Labour Day
This bird, Canada’s national symbol, starts migrating south in September.
Canada Goose
Born September 14, 1983 in Mission, B.C., this Canadian NHL goalie led the Vancouver Canucks to the 2011 Stanley Cup Final.
1, Carey Price
2, Wayne Gretzky
3, Sidney Crosby
Carey Price
This Canadian province is known for hosting the “Banjo Bowl” CFL game in September.
Manitoba
September’s birthstone is this deep blue gem.
sapphire
Many Canadians mark this September 30th day by wearing orange shirts.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
In September, apple harvest begins across Canada. This province grows more apples than any other.
British Columbia
Born September 2, 1964, this Canadian actor is celebrated for his roles in The Matrix and John Wick.
Keanu Reeves
This sport is Canada’s most popular pastime and is often played in September before the ice rinks are ready.
Street Hockey
The zodiac signs of September are Virgo and this balance-seeking sign.
Libra
On the second Sunday in September, children often give cards and hugs for this celebration.
Grandparents Day
This Canadian province can sometimes see its very first snowfall as early as mid-September
Alberta
This Canadian singer-songwriter, famous for “Complicated” and Let Go, celebrates her birthday on September 27, 1984.
1, Celine Dion
2, Avril Lavigne
3, Carly Rae Jepsen
Avril Lavigne
The first official game of this Canadian football league was played on September 21, 1958
the CFL (Canadian Football League)
Aster is one of Septembers birth flower. This flower, often seen in gardens in September, is the month’s other official birth flower.
Morning Glory
Around September 22, people often notice the nights getting longer—because this season has begun.
Autumn
September often brings peak viewing of these natural lights in Canada’s skies.
The Northern Lights
Known globally for his novel The Tipping Point, this Canadian author and thinker was born September 3, 1963, in Montreal.
1, Malcolm Gladwell
2, Joseph Boyden
3, Lawrence Hill
Malcolm Gladwell
In September 1972, Canada faced the USSR in this famous hockey series
The Summit Series
The name “September” comes from the Latin word for this number.
Seven
September 1 is a day set aside to celebrate the wisdom and contributions of older adults.
National Seniors Day
September is peak rutting season for this large mammal in the Rocky Mountains, when males bugle to attract mates.
Elk
This Canadian-born actor, born September 18, 1939, played “Scotty” in the original Star Trek series.
1, James Doohan
2, Ryan Reynolds
3, Mike Myers
James Doohan
The Toronto Blue Jays played their first-ever regular season game at this stadium in September 1989.
the SkyDome (now Rogers Centre)
September always starts on the same day of the week as this other month
December