The Nation’s Capital is the headquarters for Canada’s birthday celebration on July 1, 2010. Each year, hundreds of thousands of people visit Parliament Hill, Major’s Hill Park, Jacques-Cartier Park, and other locations in the surrounding areas to celebrate Canada. This year marks Canada’s 143rd birthday.

On June 20, 1868, the Canada’s Governor General proclaimed that Canadians should celebrate the anniversary of the confederation (July 1st 1867, the “British North Americas Act” created the Dominion of Canada as a federation of four provinces).  July 1st then  became a statutory holiday, known as Dominion Day in 1879.  No official celebrations were really held until the 50th anniversary in 1917 and the 60th anniversary in 1927.  After World War II, Dominion Day was celebrated more frequently and more events were organized by the national government.  After the centenary of the confederation in 1967, Dominion Day events became more widespread.  July 1st  became officially known as Canada Day from 1983 onwards.

Interesting!  Did you know that in the province of Quebec, many home leases start on July 1st and last for exactly one year?  Forget the party!  Many  people in Quebec spend Canada Day moving their possessions from one house to another.  Canada Day  in Quebec is also known as Moving Day!

Check out the links below to see what is happening in Niagara to help you Celebrate Canada Day!

Canada Day: GO TRAIN Special Weekend Fare
Canada Day in St. Catharines
Canada Day in Niagara Falls

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Success doesn’t come to you, you go to it.
Marva Collins

Have a great week!

Paul Croteau, AMP
Mortgage Specialist
BMO Bank of Montreal
31 King Street
St. Catharines, ON
ph: (905) 321-3230
fx: (905) 641-7854
Paul.Croteau@bmo.com

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 UPDATE: This St. Catharines home has been sold!

Please use our online complimentary St. Catharines Ontario real estate search to find similar available listings.

This St. Catharines home is priced at $149,900.00!

This bungalow has 3+ bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.  There is an additional bedroom downstairs.  The fenced yard has a patio and there is a double gravel driveway.  Property Taxes for 2010 were $2610.39.  This property is presently rented and can be used as a rental or a single family home. Very close to schools and bus routes.

For further information on this home, you can go here or please contact Timothy 800-467-8498 or email him.

For more picture of this and other homes, please go to the listings page of St. Catharines Real Estate or the blog listings section.

For St. Catharines attractions, you can visit:

Tour St. Catharines
St. Catharines on WorldWeb
St. Catharines Website

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Quote of the Week
A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.
Winston Churchill

Have a great week!

Paul Croteau, AMP
Mortgage Specialist
BMO Bank of Montreal
31 King Street
St. Catharines, ON
ph: (905) 321-3230
fx: (905) 641-7854
Paul.Croteau@bmo.com

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UPDATE: This St. Catharines home has been sold!

Please use our online complimentary St. Catharines Ontario real estate search to find similar available listings.

This St. Catharines home is priced at $229,900.00!

This 4 bedroom with just over 1800 square feet is located in the prestigious Old Glenridge area. There is a formal living room and dining room plus an eat-in kitchen. A convenient entrance off the main floor leads to the concrete patio in the fenced backyard. The 4 bedrooms are located upstairs with 3 bathrooms. The main floor includes an office which can also be used as a small bedroom or den. Downstairs is fully finished and gives you the option of using the rooms for 2 bedrooms or a sewing room and recreation room. There is also a 3 piece bathroom on this level. Updates in this home include roof shingles done in 2003, a hi-efficiency furnace installed in 2003, central air in 2002, central vacuum in 2004, front and back doors, and most of the windows. The detached double garage has electricity. The property taxes are $3426.65 for 2009.

For further information on this home, you can go here or please contact Timothy 800-467-8498 or email him.

For more picture of this and other homes, please go to the listings page of St. Catharines Real Estate or the blog listings section.

For St. Catharines attractions, you can visit:

Tour St. Catharines
St. Catharines on WorldWeb
St. Catharines Website

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Did you know that Fathers are the biggest source of strength for a child? The innocent eyes of a child perceive father as the all-powerful, all knowledgeable, truly affectionate and most important person in the family.  For daughters, fathers are the first men they fall in love with. For sons, their fathers are the strongest person they know and someone they aspire to emulate.  Even as adults, we look up to our father for the most experienced and honest advice that is always in our best interest.  For this great figure in our life that we know as Father - it becomes our duty to pay our humblest tribute on the occasion of Father’s Day.  Check out everything you could know or do or learn about Father’s Day and celebrate the day… http://www.fathersdaycelebration.com/

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 UPDATE: This St. Catharines home has been sold!

Please use our online complimentary St. Catharines Ontario real estate search to find similar available listings.

This St. Catharines home is priced at $189,900.00!

Welcome to 3 Manor Road. Here is a picture-perfect home in a prime northend location. This 3 bedroom bungalow has been well maintained by its original owners. There are hardwood floors under the carpets, lots of cupboards in the kitchen, and a separate dining area. The full basement has a recreation room with a gas fireplace and a large workshop area with lots of shelves for storage. The backyard is fenced with a deck and pergola and a single detached garage, nestled in a lovely treed yard. Updates include the furnace & central air 2008, roof in 2006, windows in 2000. The Property Taxes for 2009 were $2614.43. You don’t want to miss out on this home!

For further information on this home, you can go here or please contact Timothy 800-467-8498 or email him.

For more picture of this and other homes, please go to the listings page of St. Catharines Real Estate or the blog listings section.

For St. Catharines attractions, you can visit:

Tour St. Catharines
St. Catharines on WorldWeb
St. Catharines Website

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