Victoria Day is a federal Canadian public holiday celebrated on the last Monday preceding May 25, in honour of Queen Victoria’s birthday. The holiday has been observed in Canada since at least 1845, originally falling on Victoria’s actual birthday (24 May 1819). So Tell the Times, “How do you like to spend your long weekends?”

Victoria Day is a federal Canadian public holiday celebrated on the last Monday preceding May 25, in honour of Queen Victoria’s birthday. The holiday has been observed in Canada since at least 1845, originally falling on Victoria’s actual birthday (24 May 1819). So Tell the Times, “How do you like to spend your long weekends?”

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Web Poll: How do you like to spend your long weekends?

  • May. 18, 2018 9:00 a.m.
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With Victoria Day coming up Monday, the Trail Times asks how you like to spend your long weekend …


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