THANKSGIVING IN CANADA
(see also U.S. Thanksgiving)
In 1710 at Port Royal, N.S. a day of thanksgiving was held when the town passed into English hands for the last time.
In 1760 a day of thanksgiving was held in Halifax to mark the victory of General Amherst's troops at Montreal.
In 1762 Halifax held a day of thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest.
In 1879 a national Thanksgiving Day was declared.
After World War I it was combined with Armistice Day for some years.
From 1931 to 1957 the date was set by annual proclamation, usually the 2nd Monday in October.
Finally in 1957 it was made a statutory holiday, officially the 2nd Monday in October.
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