Awareness Environment
Canadian Rivers Day
Canadian Rivers Day, on the second Sunday of June, celebrates the country's rivers and their natural and cultural importance.
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OrganiserCanadian Heritage Rivers System
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked20 October 2026
First held2002
About the day
The day was proclaimed in 2002 by the federal Minister of Canadian Heritage after advocacy from the Canadian Heritage Rivers Board. The Canadian Heritage Rivers System promotes it, and communities hold their own events.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday 13 June 2027 | Canada | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2028 | Sunday 11 June 2028 | Canada | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2029 | Sunday 10 June 2029 | Canada | Set by a fixed rule |
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