Our National Anthem

O Canada! Our Home and native land!
True patriot love in all our 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 glorious and free!
O Canada we stand on guard for thee.

O Canada we stand on guard for thee.




Notre hymne national

O Canada! Terre de nos áíeux,
Ton front est ceint de fleurons glorieux!

Car ton bras sait protier l' épée,
Il sait porter la croix!

Ton histoire est une épopée
Des plus brillants exploits.

Et ta valeur, de foi trempér;e,
Protérgera nos foyers et nos droits.

Protérgera nos foyers et nos droits.

"O Canada" was proclaimed Canada's national anthem on July 1,
1980, 100 years after it was first sung on June 24, 1880. The music
was composed by Calixa Lavallée, a well-known composer; French
lyrics to accompany the music were written by Sir Adolphe-Basile
Routhier. The song gained steadily in popularity. Many English
versions have appeared over the years. The version on which the
offical English lyrics are based was written in 1908 by Mr. Justice
Robert Stanley Weir. The official English version includes changes
recommended in 1968 by a Special Joint Committee of the Senate
and House of Commons. The French lyrics remain unaltered.

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