Canada Day Challenge 2014

Proudly presented by the Department of Canadian Heritage, the Canada Day Challenge invites youth between 8 and 18 years old (who live in Canada) to express their pride in being Canadian by submitting an entry inspired by the theme  -

CANADA: STRONG AND FREE

Enter the contest in the following categories:
-DRAW IT! (submit a poster design)
-SNAP IT! (submit digital photographs)
-WRITE IT! (submit a piece of creative writing)

 Participation can be through schools, clubs, associations, or individual interest! On the road to Canada’s 150th birthday in 2017, the Canada Day Challenge is an excellent opportunity for young people to explore Canada’s history, culture and identity and to celebrate everything that makes Canada the united, strong and free country it is today. This year, we also encourage students to learn more about the defining moments that helped to shape our country. For example, in 2014, Canada will mark the 150th anniversary of the Charlottetown and Quebec Conferences. These two conferences laid the foundations for Confederation in 1867 and what would eventually become Canada.

Prizes:Winners from across Canada will be selected for a chance to win great prizes from our partners, including iPad minis and more! Winning entries will also be displayed at the Canadian Museum of Civilization from June to September 2014.Plus, our partner, Parks Canada, will provide all three national winners (one from each category) with an all-expenses paid grand prize trip for two to Ottawa to visit Canada’s national institutions and to celebrate Canada Day 2014 on Parliament Hill, as well as visit exciting Parks Canada sites in the region.

Check out pictures from last year's grand prize trip online! It was an unforgettable time for our national winners. They were given VIP access to exciting places and they got to meet some of Canada's most inspiring personalities, including the Governor General of Canada, Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, and singer Marie Mai! On July 1^st, they were treated to VIP seating for both the Canada Day Noon Show and the iconic Evening Show and fireworks display.
The Canada Day Challenge is open now and will accept submissions until National Flag Day, February 15, 2014.

Please visit the website at www.challenge.pch.gc.ca to learn more.