Seaforths in a Dominion Day Civic Parade south on Howe Street at West Georgia Street Vancouver, 1930s. The contingent in scarlet tunics is led by Major JRS Lough. There are two guards of militiamen and one guard of cadets. In the background is an advertisement for Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. Dominion Day was an official public holiday in Canada from 1879 to 1982, where it was celebrated on 1 July. That date is now known as Canada Day.