“O Canada” is the national anthem of Canada and one of the country’s most recognizable patriotic songs. The anthem celebrates Canada’s homeland, natural beauty, freedom, unity, and national pride. Its English and French versions reflect the country’s bilingual heritage and cultural identity. The lyrics express love for the nation while highlighting the idea of standing together to protect and honor Canada. O Canada lyrics are commonly performed at national celebrations, sporting events, schools, and official ceremonies. The song carries a strong sense of patriotism and remains an important part of Canadian public life. 🇨🇦🍁❤️
Song Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Song Title | O Canada |
| Country | Canada 🇨🇦 |
| Type | National Anthem |
| Original Language | French |
| English Version | Official English lyrics |
| Music | Calixa Lavallée |
| Original French Lyrics | Adolphe-Basile Routhier |
| French Premiere | June 24, 1880 |
| English Lyrics | Robert Stanley Weir |
| Official National Anthem Since | July 1, 1980 |
| Genre | Patriotic / National Anthem |
| Used At | National ceremonies, schools, sporting events and official occasions |
O Canada Lyrics
O Canada! 🇨🇦 Our home and 🏠
native land! 🌍
True patriot love thou dost in us command. ❤️
We see thee rising fair, dear land, 🌄
The True North, strong and free; ❄️
And stand on guard, O Canada, 🛡️
We stand on guard for thee. 🤝
O Canada! 🇨🇦 O Canada! 🇨🇦
O Canada! We stand on guard for thee, 🛡️
O Canada! We stand on guard for thee. 🛡️
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! ❄️
O Canada! Beneath thy shining skies ☀️
May stalwart sons and gentle maidens 🧑🤝🧑
rise,
To keep thee steadfast through the years ⏳
From East to Western sea, 🌊
Our own beloved native land, 🏡
Our True North, strong and free! ❄️
Ruler Supreme, 👑 Who hearest humble prayer, 🙏
Hold our dominion within Thy loving care. ✨
Help us to find, O God, in Thee ⛪
A lasting, rich reward, 🏆
As waiting for the Better Day, 🌅
We ever stand on guard. 🛡️
O 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. 🏠⚖️
Sous l’oeil 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. 🇨🇦
De son patron, précurseur du vrai Dieu, 🕊️
Il porte au front l’auréole de feu. 🔥
Ennemi de la tyrannie ⛓️
Mais plein de loyauté. 🤝
Il veut garder dans l’harmonie, 🎶
Sa fière liberté; 🕊️
Et par l’effort de son génie, 💡
Sur notre sol asseoir la vérité, 📜
Sur notre sol asseoir la vérité. 📜
Amour sacré du trône et de l’autel, ❤️
Remplis nos coeurs de ton souffle immortel! 💨
Parmi les races étrangères, 🌐
Notre guide est la loi; ⚖️
Sachons être un peuple de frères, 🫂
Sous le joug de la foi. ✝️
Et répétons, comme nos pères, 👴
Le cri vainqueur: “Pour le Christ et le roi,” 👑
Le cri vainqueur: “Pour le Christ et le roi.” 👑
O Canada! Our home and 🏠
native land! 🌍
True patriot love in all of us 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 the 🛡️
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. 🏠⚖️
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