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Learn about the history, lyrics, music and etiquette of “O Canada,” the national anthem of Canada. Find recordings of the English, French, bilingual and instrumental versions of the anthem.
O Canada" (French: Ô Canada) is the national anthem of Canada. The song was originally commissioned by Lieutenant Governor of Quebec Théodore Robitaille for the 1880 Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day ceremony; Calixa Lavallée composed the music, after which French-language words were written by the poet and judge Sir Adolphe-Basile Routhier .
May 17, 2024 · ‘O Canada,’ national anthem of Canada. It was proclaimed the official national anthem on July 1, 1980. ‘God Save the Queen’ remains the royal anthem of Canada. Learn more about the anthem’s composers, its English and French lyrics, changes over the years, and more.
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Mar 26, 2012 · Last Edited February 7, 2018. “O Canada” is Canada’s national anthem. Originally called “Chant national,” it was written in Québec City by Sir Adolphe-Basile Routhier (words in French) and composer Calixa Lavallée (music), and first performed there on 24 June 1880.
Learn how “O Canada” became Canada’s national anthem in 1980, after being commissioned in 1880 for a French Canadian celebration. Discover the origins, adaptations and changes of the song’s lyrics in English and French.
