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Fairlawn Avenue United Church
28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, Canada
Wishing all a joyful and safe Victoria Day long weekend as we celebrate the unofficial start of summer with family and friends. The United Church of Canada observes the Victoria Day statutory holiday established in 1901 to honor Queen Victoria, considered the "Mother of Confederation". The Church follows the national calendar recognizing this day to celebrate Canada's historical roots and the reigning monarch's official birthday. Key Reasons for Observation: Honouring Confederation: Monarch's Birthday: National Statutory Holiday: Cultural Tradition: