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	Quebec City, Quebec (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The city is perched on Cap Diamant, a large rock outcropping at the edge of the Saint Lawrence River, whose topography encouraged its defensive use.
		Quebec City is served by Jean Lesage International Airport, which is located in the borough of Sainte-Foy.
		The city is served by VIA Rail (Gare du Palais), and is the eastern terminus of the railway's main Quebec City-Windsor corridor.
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	Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The problem was that his Holy day is in March and the Québec climate during that time of the year is not very favourable for celebrating.
		Duvernay wished to unite the "Canadiens" of the day in the celebration of their national pride, in the hopes of bringing on political change and the end of the military British government.
		He chose the evening of Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day to invite about sixty illustrious guests, both French and English-speakers, to a great banquet where the future of the Canadien people was discussed.
	www.republiquelibre.org /cousture/STJEAN2.HTM (794 words)

	Canada - Open Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The island of Newfoundland, Canada's easternmost region, is at the mouth of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, the world's largest estuary.
		The Canadian Maritimes protrude eastward from the southern coast of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, sandwiched between the Gulf to the north and the Atlantic to the south.
		Later in 1982, this was reflected in the renaming of the national holiday from Dominion Day to Canada Day.
	open-encyclopedia.com /Canada (4452 words)

	Quebec - Association Saint Jean Baptiste (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		In 1842, The Association Saint Jean Baptiste (today Société Saint Jean Baptiste) displayed on St John the Baptist Day, a Patriot flag with a beaver on the white stripe and a St John the Baptist.
		A two vertical equal stripes of green and white was used by the Association on St John Baptist Day until 1888 in the region of Quebec City.
		In 1862, the Association Saint Jean Baptiste of Charlesbourg, near Quebec, was presented with a white flag with green maple leaves in the center.
	www.flagspot.net /flags/ca-qcsjb.html (300 words)

	History of Saint Jean Baptiste Catholic Church (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Saint Vincent de Paul Church was quite a distance from the Yorkville section of the city where a fairly large group of French Canadians had settled.
		Saint Joseph, one of the patrons of the Congregation, whose opportune intercession had saved the Congregation from a financial disaster during its early days, was called upon to make a success of the ceremony.
		Saint Jean Baptiste is one of two New York City churches served by the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament.
	www.sjbrcc.org /sjbhist.html (7582 words)

	St. Jean Baptiste Day Gift Ideas at GiftIdeasPlus.com
		Saint Jean Baptiste Day, named Fete Nationale de Quebec is celebrated by French Canadians throughout all of Canada (and is an official holiday in the Province of Quebec).
		This holiday celebrates the St. Jean the Baptist who is the patron saint of French Canadians.
		In 1908, Pope Pius X officially proclaimed Saint Jean Baptiste the Patron Saint of the French Canadians, which only added to the connection between this holy saint to French Canadians and the holiday.
	www.giftideasplus.com /holiday_int_canadian_stjean.htm (1160 words)

	La Fête de la St-Jean
		The festival of Jean Baptiste had particular importance for all the Catholics of Europe, especially those of France.
		St-Jean Baptiste came to be know as the patron saint of French Canadians as a result of centuries of recognition of the influence he had on New France as new colony was developing from the time of early colonization.
		The religious authorities found that the day coincided with the summer soltice and the birthdate of Jean Baptiste, thus the symbolism of the baptism of New France.
	www.genealogyforum.com /gfaol/resource/Canada/StJean.htm (906 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: St. John Vianney
		Vianney himself instructed the children of "The Providence" in the catechism, and these catechetical instructions came to be so popular that at last they were given every day in the church to large crowds.
		As early as 1835, his bishop forbade him to attend the annual retreats of the diocesan clergy because of "the souls awaiting him yonder".
		His advice was sought by bishops, priests, religious, young men and women in doubt as to their vocation, sinners, persons in all sorts of difficulties and the sick.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/08326c.htm (879 words)

	Canada - LearnThis.Info Enclyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		This was to recognize Canadian autonomy from the UK, though some critics insisted that the country's proper name should continue to be "Dominion of Canada." The last major change was renaming the national holiday from Dominion Day to Canada Day in 1982.
		Canada, which has been inhabited by aboriginal peoples, known in Canada as the First Nations, for about 10,000 years, was first visited by Europeans around 1000, when the Vikings briefly settled at L'Anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland.
		Before that God Save the Queen functioned as the national anthem, but both O Canada and God Save the Queen were usually sung together.
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	aDam's Beefs of the Month - June 2004 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		He took the summer solstice and dubbed it Saint John the Baptiste day or as he would have called it "Saint-Jean Baptiste" day.
		The Quebec provincial government decided that Saint-Jean Baptiste day was "La fête nationale du Quebec" which means it's the official national holiday for the province of Quebec.
		Some days I wish I was ruler of the world but that doesn't mean people have to fetch my slippers because I say so.
	www.adamrulz.com /beef/jun2004.html (558 words)

	St jean - Saint Jean Baptiste Day - 24 June (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Replica of Fort St. Jean Baptiste Natchitoches was founded by a French This strategic outpost was named Fort St. Jean Baptiste des Natchitoches.
		St-Jean Baptiste came to be know as the patron saint of French Canadians as a Feux de Joie It was on 24 June 1615 that the first St-Jean-Baptiste mass
		This is known as St Jean Baptiste Day to French speaking cultures.
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	Canada Day origin, Canada Day History, Canada Day celebration, Birth of Canada, Origin of word Canada, Canada Country ...
		Events continue with Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day on June 24, Canadian Multiculturalism Day on June 27, and culminate with Canada Day on July 1.
		Another highlight was Canada's Centennial in 1967 when Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II attended the celebrations with Parliament Hill again being the backdrop for a large scale official ceremony.
		Until 1982, July 1st was known as Dominion Day, and some places (and people) in Canada still prefer to call the holiday Dominion Day, so if you hear either Canada Day or Dominion Day they are still talking about Canada's Birthday, July 1st.
	www.rumela.com /events/canada_day_index.htm (391 words)

	Legislative Assembly of Ontario. Hansard (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		During all this time, we do know that a mother of one of the young offenders frantically made over a dozen phone calls to your office to try to get the message through of her concerns for her son's safety.
		Your briefing note, three days later, mentions that the mother of one of these young offenders had brought these concerns to your officials in your office.
		Hon Mr Runciman: I indicated clearly the first or second day this issue was raised that the call was received.
	www.ontla.on.ca /hansard/house_debates/36_parl/session1/l093.htm (16147 words)

	JS Online: Bask in sun in Saint-Jean-de-Luz
		All you need to bring to the beach during the summer high season is your beach bag, since you can rent beach umbrellas, chairs and cabanas by the day or week.
		Swing by the Eglise Saint Jean Baptiste one day.
		On a clear day, you'll have extraordinary views into the Pyrenees as well as beautiful views of the Basque coast and the Atlantic Ocean.
	www.jsonline.com /dd/destnat/sep02/80584.asp (1160 words)

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		Thursday the 24th of june, Saint-Jean baptiste day, was the chosen date to release ruckus into the streets of Quebec city.
		Live dj’s were getting the riders amped with smooth beats all day long and break dancers kicked it after the comp with the rappers from Sagacité.The park wasn’t the best ever created but all the riders managed to pull off amazing tricks off what they were given.
		Mario Garinther dedicated his day to his 540 in the quarter pipe off witch he pulled a few clean one, and Guillaume Bellefeuille got a good abubaca of the roof of the car.
	www.eastsidefreeride.com /esfr/display_story.php?id=178 (623 words)

	I'm off to save the world., Pictures
		Canada Day is the whole country and Saint Jean-Baptiste Day is just for Quebec.
		I told the guys at the studio that they had to live without me for a day because I had to spend time with my girlfriend.
		So anyway, she stayed for the day and it was fantastic.
	www.greatestjournal.com /~sp_bassist/23429.html?mode=reply (556 words)

	The Genealogy Forum - Canada Day, July 2005
		In the twelve days leading up to Canada Day, all Canadians are encouraged to celebrate their pride in their country by participating in "Celebrate Canada!" activities.
		It was highlighted by the laying of the cornerstone by the Governor General of the Confederation Building on Wellington Street and the inauguration of the Carillon in the Peace Tower.
		Since 1985, Canada Day Committees are established in each province and territory to plan, organize and coordinate the Canada Day celebrations locally.
	www.genealogyforum.com /gfaol/resource/Canada/CanadaDay.htm (1974 words)

	5066 Closing Celebration: UUA General Assembly 2002
		By the fourth day, there was no doubt--there was LIFE in that glass urn.
		On the sixth day, the group was greeted by the sight of small islands of green in the urn.
		I work day and night to make sure they have food in their bellies.
	www.uua.org /ga/ga02/5066_script.html (3151 words)

	Basque trip begins in Saint-Jean-de-Luz
		You can relax on the shimmering beach or swim in the town's usually calm bay, which is protected from the huge Atlantic swells just a half-mile from the shore.
		All you need to bring to the beach during the summer high season is your beach bag, since you can rent beach umbrellas, chairs and even cabanas for the day or the week.
		This great Basque church was host to the wedding of French King Louis XIV and the Infanta Maria Teresa of Spain in the year 1660.
	www.cincinnati.com /travel/stories/100602_basque.html (1182 words)

	Wednesday, June 19, 1996-- STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS (065) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Speaker, just the other day legislation which had to do with railway safety was referred to a committee.
		Speaker, on June 23, that is four days from now, in Arthabaska, in Saint-Lin des Laurentides, in Québec-Est and in Brome-Missisquoi, we will commemorate Wilfrid Laurier's election victory as the first Quebecer to become Prime Minister of Canada.
		He was the one who gave a definition of Canada that allows the Quebec Liberal Party and experienced politicians in Ottawa alike to talk today of ``two founding peoples forming one nation''.
	www.parl.gc.ca /francais/hansard/065_96-06-19/065SM1E.html (2192 words)

	Daimnation!: Happy Dominion Day!
		July 1 used to be known as "Dominion Day", before a bunch of bureaucrats decided someone out there (read: Quebec nationalists) might be offended by the name and renamed it the unbelievably banal "Canada Day".
		The change was rammed through a House of Commons which didn't even have enough MPs to form a lawful quorum.
		Charles Moore has all the depressing details, and adds that he's still waiting for Quebec to return the favor and rename Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day "Jour Quebec".
	www.damianpenny.com /archived/001230.html (126 words)

	Comments, Holidys CDN
		Canada Day (Jour du Canada) is the former Confederation Day (Jour de la confédération).
		Good Friday (Vendredi Saint) and Easter Monday (Lundi de Pâques), though both legal holidays for Federal Government and some other agencies, other businesses are closed on only one of the two.
		Boxing Day (lendemain de Noël) is legal holiday, though of importance in the retail sector, and stores open as in the US.
	www.travlang.com /calendar/holcomcdn.htm (354 words)

	Celebrate Canada Day July 1st! - MommyLinks.com
		Canada Day Handprint Flag - Find this great patriotic craft, suitable for ages 5 and up at KinderArt.com, the largest collection of free art lessons on the internet.
		- In the twelve days leading up to Canada Day, all Canadians are encouraged to celebrate their pride in their country by participating in "Celebrate Canada!" activities.
		From June 21, National Aboriginal Day, through Saint-Jean Baptiste Day on June 24, and culminating with Canada Day, you and your family may take part in a myriad of events and activities organized in your community.
	www.mommylinks.com /celebrations/canadaday.html (184 words)

	Patron Saints Index: Saint John Mary Vianney
		Farm hand who in his youth taught other children their prayers and catechism.
		In 1818 he was assigned to the parish of Ars, a tiny village near Lyons, which suffered from very lax attendance; he began visiting his parishioners, especially the sick and poor.
		Spent days in prayer, doing penance for his parishioners.
	www.catholic-forum.com /saints/saintj18.htm (582 words)

	Quebec city winter carnival (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Quebec City’s Winter Carnival You need a big party, as winter can be bitterly cold and is known to last half the year!
		Day 1 Quebec City Travel today to Quebec City -"Snow Capital...
		The Quebec Winter Carnival is a unique and exciting event that has...
	www.wushulink.com /quebec+city+winter+carnival.html (1055 words)

	O CANADA FACTS AND INFORMATION
		The original French lyrics were written by Sir Adolphe_Basile_Routhier, as a French-Canadian patriotic song for the Saint-Jean-Baptiste_Society.
		The French "Ã” Canada" was first performed on June_24, 1880 at a Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day banquet in Quebec_City, but did not become Canada's official national anthem until July_1, 1980.
		When it was made the official anthem, most English Canadians were surprised to learn that it did not already have such status.
	www.palfacts.com /O_Canada (1071 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Jean-Baptiste de la Brosse
		De la Brosse was the twenty-first of his order to fill that post.
		Besides Christian doctrine, he taught the Montagnais reading, writing, and plainsong, creating and developing in their souls the taste for elementary instruction which is to be found to this day in each family of the tribe.
		The zealous and practical missionary had 3000 copies of the Montagnais alphabet, and 2000 copies of a catechism and prayer book in the same tongue printed at Quebec in 1767.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/02802a.htm (341 words)

	Celebrate Canada! - Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day
		All across Canada, French Canadians express their cultural pride and rich heritage through colourful parades and lively parties marking Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day.
		These festivities combine the ancient rites of the summer solstice - a period of light and hope - with the traditional celebration in honour of the Patron Saint of French Canadians, who was officially proclaimed as such by His Holiness Pope Pius X in 1908.
		Come to the party and discover French Canadians’ culture and their contribution to Canadian society!
	www.pch.gc.ca /special/canada/11/baptiste_e.cfm (81 words)

	National Aboriginal Day - History - Index - Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		across the country as we celebrate National Aboriginal Day, a special day to celebrate the unique heritage, cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in Canada.
		It is part of the Celebrate Canada Celebrations, which also include Saint Jean-Baptiste Day (June 24), Canadian Multiculturalism Day (June 27) and Canada Day (July 1).
		National Aboriginal Day (June 21) is part of the Celebrate Canada!
	www.ainc-inac.gc.ca /nad/hty_e.html (181 words)

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