Labour Day Description
Honors the achievements of workers and the labour movement, observed on the first Monday of September. This long weekend unofficially marks the end of summer — the last opportunity for a cottage getaway or camping trip before temperatures drop. Many families use this weekend for back-to-school shopping. Parades and picnics organized by unions take place in cities like Toronto, while cultural festivals and fairs, including Vancouver's Pacific National Exhibition, draw large crowds.
