Every July 1, Canadians celebrate the birth of their country nationwide — but this year Canada celebrates its 150th anniversary and Canadian athletes are showing their patriotism near and far.
Canadian Olympic athletes have the honor of representing their country on one of the most prestigious stages — the Olympic Games. Today, these athletes show their love, appreciation, and thankfulness to their home and native land.
Three-time Olympian Meaghan Benfeito has had much success in her career diving for Canada on a world stage. Benfeito feels honored to represent such a beautiful country.
Happy 150th Birthday Canada ??. It’s always an honour to represent such a beautiful country ?? #Canada150 pic.twitter.com/IDgdAAu1ot
— Meaghan Benfeito (@MegBenfeito) July 1, 2017
Fellow diving teammate Jennifer Abel joins the Canada 150 celebrations as she is very proud to be waving the Canadian flag across the world.
Joyeux 150ieme C A N A D A // happy 150th C A N A D A. I am truly proud to be able to wave that flag around the world. ???#canada #canada150 pic.twitter.com/oemcbki7Yf
— Jennifer Abel (@JennAbel91) July 1, 2017
Rio 2016 wrestling gold medallist, Erica Wiebe, also feels very proud to be Canadian as she celebrates her nation’s 150th birthday.
So proud to be CANADIAN! Happy 150th Canada ?? #Canada150 pic.twitter.com/QhLYFAoSE0
— Erica Wiebe (@ericawiebe) July 1, 2017
There seems to be a common theme among Canadian Olympians. Snowboarder Mark McMorris is a proud Canadian on the slopes.
Proud to be able to represent Canada around the world! #RedandWhite @CanadianTire #Canada150! pic.twitter.com/LMX1TcOWaW
— Mark McMorris (@markmcmorris) June 30, 2017
Olympic athletes weren’t the only ones paying tribute to Canada on its birthday. There is no doubt that one of Canada’s most beloved sports is hockey. Today, the hockey community comes together to celebrate the country’s special day.
The True North strong and free!
Bonne fête du Canada! | Happy 150th, Canada! #Canada150 pic.twitter.com/QlLrNzQPkI
— NHL (@NHL) July 1, 2017
Together we wish a happy #CanadaDay and #Canada150 to all #NYR fans North of the border!! pic.twitter.com/AG2BJKvCRm
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) July 1, 2017
Happy #CanadaDay to our friends north… and south of the border! #Canada150 pic.twitter.com/MK7rC1VXAB
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) July 1, 2017
Happy #Canada150 #Sens fans! pic.twitter.com/70MCjO7S2z
— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) July 1, 2017
To all our #CanadaRED fans, Happy Canada Day! #canada150 pic.twitter.com/ka0WPtJWGt
— Canada Soccer (@CanadaSoccerEN) July 1, 2017
From coast to coast, happy birthday Canada. #Canada150 pic.twitter.com/GuPeoc0hXN
— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) July 1, 2017
#HappyBirthdayCanada ??? pic.twitter.com/5Tik1j83Gv
— CBC Olympics (@CBCOlympics) July 1, 2017
Happy Canada Day to all Canadians from all of us at University Magazine ?? #HappyBirthdayCanada #canada150 pic.twitter.com/IeoqwYkgth
— University Magazine (@Universitymaga) July 1, 2017
Credit: CBC Sports/ By Caroline Szwed, CBC Sports, Twitter
