Jan 9, 2025 · O Canada is the national anthem of Canada. The music and French lyrics were first performed in 1880; English lyrics were written later. It was proclaimed Canada’s official national anthem on July 1, 1980.

“O Canada” was proclaimed Canada's national anthem in 1980, a century after it was first sung in 1880. The music was composed by Calixa Lavallée, and the French lyrics were written by Adolphe-Basile Routhier.

"O Canada" had served as a de facto national anthem since 1939, officially becoming the country's national anthem in 1980 when Canada's National Anthem Act received royal assent and became effective on July 1 as part of that year's Dominion …

True patriot love in all of us command With glowing hearts we see thee rise The true North strong and free! From far and wide, O Canada we stand on guard for thee God keep our land glorious...

True patriot love in all thy sons command. With glowing hearts we see thee rise, The True North strong and free! From far and wide, O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. God keep our land...

OUR NATIONAL ANTHEM (Bilingual version) O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all of us command. Car ton bras sait porter l’épée, Il sait porter la croix! Ton histoire est une épopée Des plus brillants exploits. God keep our land glorious and free! O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. O Canada, we stand on guard for ...

"O Canada" (French: Ô Canada) is the national anthem of Canada. Calixa Lavallée wrote the music, and Adolphe-Basile Routhier wrote the words in French. It was first sung in French in 1880.

Jul 4, 2023 · Canada’s national anthem has both French and English versions, to honour the country’s bilingual past and present. Here are the history and lyrics to ‘O Canada’. Loading audio... On their visits to Canada in the early 1900s, English kings would salute ‘O Canada’ as if it were a national anthem.

“O Canada” came into being in 1880, 100 years before it became Canada’s National Anthem. The song was commissioned by the Lieutenant-Governor of Quebec, the Honourable Théodore Robitaille , to mark the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day celebrations in the City of Québec on June 24, 1880, a performance which was also meant to honour the Congrès ...

May 25, 2024 · The Canada national anthem, “O Canada,” celebrates the pride and unity of the Canadian nation. Below are the original lyrics in English and French, along with their English translation. Additional Information. Anthem Name: O Canada; Written Date: 1880 (French), 1906 (English) Lyricist: Adolphe-Basile Routhier (French), Robert Stanley Weir ...