February History
The provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Saskatchewan celebrate this on the third Monday in February.
What is Family Day? Louis Riel Day in Manitoba; Nova Scotia Heritage Day in Nova Scotia; and Islander Day in Prince Edward Island.
On February 16, 2003, this Canadian singer-songwriter was awarded the Grammy for Best New Artist.
Who is Avril Lavigne?
This iconic English author, born on February 7, 1812, is best known for novels such as Great Expectations and A Christmas Carol
Who is Charles Dickens?
The Vancouver winter Olympics were held in...
The 2010 Winter Olympics, also known as Vancouver 2010, occurred in February 2010.
February 2 commemorates when we take weather predictions from what chubby rodent?
What is a groundhog?
In 1974, the first call was made using this three-digit number.
What is 911?
On February 7th, 1964, they landed in America. It was the beginning of the “British Invasion” and music in general, and rock and roll specifically, would never be the same.
Who are the Beatles?
Born on February 7, 1974, in Johannesburg, South Africa, this Canadian basketball legend went on to become a two-time NBA MVP and is known for his incredible passing and leadership on the court.
Who is Steve Nash?
In February 2002, this team won their first Olympic gold medal in 50 years at the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics.
Who is the Canadian men’s hockey team?
These two purple flowers are the birth flowers of February and represent wisdom and hope.
What is Violets and Irises?
On February 11, 1990, this South African anti-apartheid leader was released from prison after 27 years, marking a turning point in the fight to end apartheid.
Who is Nelson Mandela?
On February 10th, 1972, this person debuts alter-ego Ziggy Stardust at a concert in Tolworth, England stoaking the fires of Glam Rock to new highs.
Who is David Bowie?
Born on February 21, 1987, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, this Canadian actor gained fame for their roles in Juno and Inception and publicly came out as transgender in December 2020.
Who is Elliot Page?
On February 2010, this Canadian hockey player scored the game-winning goal for Team Canada in the gold medal game at the Winter Olympics.
Who is Sidney Crosby?
Each year the Chinese zodiac commemorates a different animal. What creature is celebrated this year (2025)?
The first city in Canada to have February formally proclaimed "Black History Month".
The first-ever Canadian proclamation was issued by Toronto in 1979.
Born on February 6, 1964, this Canadian musician was the lead singer of the iconic rock band The Tragically Hip, known for their profound lyrics and influence on Canadian music.
Who is Gord Downie?
Born on February 1, 1965, this Canadian actor and comedian rose to fame on Saturday Night Live before starring in iconic films like Wayne’s World, Austin Powers, and Shrek.
Who is Mike Myers?
In February 2014, this Canadian duo won gold in ice dancing at the Sochi Winter Olympics, becoming the first North Americans to do so.
Who are Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir?
February's Birthstone: It is considered a symbol of friendship, trust, protection, commitment, and love.
What is amethyst?
She courageously risked her freedom to guide and support other enslaved people seeking refuge in Canada.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
This Canadian singer, born on February 16, 1990, became one of the most successful artists of the 2010s and 2020s. His legal name is Abel Makkonen Tesfaye.
Who is the Weeknd?
She is the face on the current $10 note.
Who is Viola Desmond? A Black Nova Scotian businesswoman who challenged racial segregation at a film theatre in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia,
February 2014, this Canadian figure skater won the gold medal in the men’s singles event at the Sochi Winter Olympics, becoming the first Canadian man to win Olympic gold in figure skating.
Who is Patrick Chan?
What are the birth zodiac signs for February?
What is Aquarius and Pisces?