Victoria Day

Please note: the College will be closed for Victoria Day, re-opening on Tuesday, May 19 at 8:00 am.

Victoria Day is a Canadian statutory holiday celebrated on the Monday preceding May 25 in every province and territory. It honours Queen Victoria's birthday.

Interesting facts about Queen Victoria:

- Victoria in B.C. is named after her, but so is the capital of Saskatchewan – Regina.

- She was the first Queen of Canada, sitting on the throne when this country was founded in 1867.

- She stood just 5 feet tall.

- It’s said it was Victoria who started the tradition of a bride wearing white. Before her wedding a woman would simply wear her best dress, no matter what colour it was.