Día Nacional de los Patriotas

📣 Notas para viajeros

Canada is the world's second-largest country, featuring vast natural landscapes, numerous lakes, the Rocky Mountains, and diverse coasts. The country is recognized for its deep multicultural heritage.

• Major national holidays include New Year's Day (January 1st), Family Day (3rd Monday in February), Good Friday, and Victoria Day.
• The Quebec local observation is called Fêtes des Patriotes.
• Be aware of strong regional identities, particularly in Quebec.
• Understand that cultural and historical sensitivities, including those concerning Indigenous peoples, are important.
• The national celebration of Canada is distinct from the United States.
• Canada is generally polite and tolerant. In Quebec, adherence to strong standards of *laïcité* is requested, limiting religious displays to private life. When visiting homes, remove your shoes. Politeness, including frequent apologies and thanks, is customary.