Residents and visitors alike joined together to form a living flag on the lawn of the Legislature as part of the Canada Day celebration.

Residents and visitors alike joined together to form a living flag on the lawn of the Legislature as part of the Canada Day celebration.

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Canada Day Celebrations attracted thousands to downtown Victoria.

Canada Day celebrations attracted thousands of people to downtown Victoria to enjoy the entertainment, display kiosks, food vendors in the Flavours of Canada food village and fireworks.

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