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Civic Holiday is observed on the first Monday of August and provides a summer long weekend for residents of Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and the Northwest Territories, among other regions. The holiday goes by different names depending on the province — including Simcoe Day in Toronto, Colonel By Day in Ottawa, and British Columbia Day in BC — and is used differently across the country. It is not a universal federal statutory holiday, so observance and employer obligations vary by province and employment contract.

• ✦Taking advantage of the long weekend for summer camping, cottage visits, and outdoor festivals.
• ✦Attending local civic holiday fairs, farmers' markets, and community celebrations.