[Canada Index] [Coloring] [Crafts] [Games] [Poems and Songs] [Printables] [Recipes] [Worksheets]

DLTK's Crafts for Kids
Canada's National Anthem

"O CANADA" was first sung on June 24, 1880. But it was not officially proclaimed our national anthem until July 1, 1980 -- an entire century after it was first sung. 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 French was written before the English). Many English versions were written and sung over time, but the one below is the one we adopted.

Scroll to the bottom of this page for the printable templates.

in english	en français
O Canada! O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all thy 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 Ô Canada! Terre de nos aïeux, Ton front est ceint de fleurons glorieux! Car ton bras sait porter l'épée, Il sait porter la croix! Ton histoire est une épopée Des plus brillants exploits. Et ta valeur, de foi trempée, Protégera nos foyers et nos droits. Protégera nos foyers et nos droits.

Extra verse (not part of the anthem) O Canada! Where pines and maples grow, Great prairies spread and lordly rivers flow, How dear to us thy broad domain, From East to Western sea! Thou land of hope for all who toil! Thou True North strong and free!	Sous l'œil de Dieu, près du fleuve géant, Le Canadien grandit en espérant. Il est né d'une race fière, Béni fut son berceau. Le ciel a marqué sa carrière Dans ce monde nouveau. Toujours guidé par sa lumière, Il gardera l'honneur de son drapeau, Il gardera l'honneur de son drapeau.

Template (color) or (B&W)	Template (color) or (B&W)

DLTK's Crafts for KidsCanada's National Anthem

O Canada!

Notre hymne national

Template (color) or (B&W)

Template (color) or (B&W)

DLTK's Crafts for Kids
Canada's National Anthem