Use some of these craft projects as part of your Canada Day celebrations.

On Canada Day, Canadians celebrate the day the British North America Act created the Canadian federal government on July 1, 1867. This date was originally celebrated as Dominion Day up until the year 1982, when an Act of Parliament changed it to Canada Day.

Take this opportunity to learn more about Canada, Canada Day celebrations, and try some related crafts and activities!

Make Some Canada Day Crafts

• 3D Fireworks Craft
  Instructions for making a 3-D fireworks picture using glue and glitter.
• Canada Day Noisemaker
  Learn how to make a noisemaker using paper plates.
• Beaver Costume
  Check out this unique homemade beaver costume.
• Fire Cracker Craft
  Discover how to make a pretend fire cracker out of a toilet tissue roll.
• Fire Cracker Pin Craft
  Instructions for making a fire cracker pin using a paper bag and a few other supplies.
• Maple Leaf Necklace
  Create a maple leaf charm necklace.
• Maple Leaf Pin
  Use this pattern to make a pin that looks like a maple leaf.
• Noodle Fireworks Craft
  Make a colorful fireworks picture using colored noodles.
• Sparkless Sparkler Craft
  Kids can dance around with these home-made sparklers all day and all night, or you can make them to tuck into plants or table centerpieces to add a little burst of color.

Try These Canada Day Beaded Safety Pin Patterns

• Beaver Beaded Safety Pin
  Use this free beaver pattern to make beaded safety pin jewelry.
• Canadian Flag Beaded Safety Pin
  Use this free Canadian flag pattern to make beaded safety pin jewelry.

• Maple Leaf Beaded Safety Pin
  Use this free maple leaf pattern to make beaded safety pin jewelry.

Print and Color These Canada Day Coloring Pages

• Canadian Flag Coloring Book Page
  Print out and color this picture featuring Canada's flag.
• Fire Crackers Coloring Page
  Print out and color or decorate this picture of firecrackers.
• Fireworks Coloring Page
  Print out and color or decorate this fireworks coloring book page.

Learn More About These Canadian Symbols

• Arms of Canada - Check out the Arms of Canada and learn more about what it represents.
• Beaver - Why is the beaver a national emblem of Canada?
• Flag of Canada - Learn more about Canada's red and white flag.
• Maple Tree - Learn more about the maple tree.
• Red and White - Discover why red and white are the colors for Canada.

I hope you enjoy all of these Canada Day crafts and activities. If you make any of these crafts, make sure you send in a photo to be included in this collection. You can also get your Canada Day crafts published. If you want to be one of the first to know when new craft projects are posted, take a few moments to sign up for the Family Crafts Newsletter and you can also chat about Canada Day with others in the Family Crafts Forum.