Athletes show their true patriot love on Canada's 150th birthday
Canucks celebrate their nation's special moment
Every July 1, Canadians celebrate the birth of their country nationwide — but this year Canada celebrates its 150th anniversary and Canadian athletes are showing their patriotism near and far.
Canadian Olympic athletes have the honour of representing their country on one of the most prestigious stages — the Olympic Games. Today, these athletes show their love, appreciation and thankfulness to their home and native land.
Three-time Olympian Meaghan Benfeito has had much success in her career diving for Canada on a world stage. Benfeito feels honoured to represent such a beautiful country.
Happy 150th Birthday Canada 🇨🇦. It's always an honour to represent such a beautiful country 🇨🇦 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Canada150?src=hash">#Canada150</a> <a href="https://t.co/IDgdAAu1ot">pic.twitter.com/IDgdAAu1ot</a>
—@MegBenfeitoFellow diving teammate Jennifer Abel joins the Canada 150 celebrations as she is very proud to be waving the Canadian flag across the world.
Joyeux 150ieme C A N A D A // happy 150th C A N A D A. I am truly proud to be able to wave that flag around the world. 🇨🇦🍁<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/canada?src=hash">#canada</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/canada150?src=hash">#canada150</a> <a href="https://t.co/oemcbki7Yf">pic.twitter.com/oemcbki7Yf</a>
—@JennAbel91Rio 2016 wrestling gold medallist, Erica Wiebe, also feels very proud to be Canadian as she celebrates her nation's 150th birthday.
So proud to be CANADIAN! Happy 150th Canada 🇨🇦 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Canada150?src=hash">#Canada150</a> <a href="https://t.co/QhLYFAoSE0">pic.twitter.com/QhLYFAoSE0</a>
—@ericawiebeThere seems to be a common theme among Canadian Olympians. Snowboarder Mark McMorris is a proud Canadian on the slopes.
Proud to be able to represent Canada around the world! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RedandWhite?src=hash">#RedandWhite</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CanadianTire">@CanadianTire</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Canada150?src=hash">#Canada150</a>! <a href="https://t.co/LMX1TcOWaW">pic.twitter.com/LMX1TcOWaW</a>
—@markmcmorrisOlympic athletes weren't the only ones paying tribute to Canada on its birthday. There is no doubt that one of Canada's most beloved sports is hockey. Today, the hockey community comes together to celebrate the country's special day.
The True North strong and free!<br><br>Bonne fête du Canada! | Happy 150th, Canada! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Canada150?src=hash">#Canada150</a> <a href="https://t.co/QlLrNzQPkI">pic.twitter.com/QlLrNzQPkI</a>
—@NHLTogether we wish a happy <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CanadaDay?src=hash">#CanadaDay</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Canada150?src=hash">#Canada150</a> to all <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NYR?src=hash">#NYR</a> fans North of the border!! <a href="https://t.co/AG2BJKvCRm">pic.twitter.com/AG2BJKvCRm</a>
—@NYRangersHappy <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CanadaDay?src=hash">#CanadaDay</a> to our friends north... and south of the border! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Canada150?src=hash">#Canada150</a> <a href="https://t.co/MK7rC1VXAB">pic.twitter.com/MK7rC1VXAB</a>
—@DetroitRedWingsHappy <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Canada150?src=hash">#Canada150</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sens?src=hash">#Sens</a> fans! <a href="https://t.co/70MCjO7S2z">pic.twitter.com/70MCjO7S2z</a>
—@SenatorsFrom coast to coast, happy birthday Canada. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Canada150?src=hash">#Canada150</a> <a href="https://t.co/GuPeoc0hXN">pic.twitter.com/GuPeoc0hXN</a>
—@MapleLeafsOther sports in Canada wished "The Great White North" a Happy Birthday:
Happy <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Canada150?src=hash">#Canada150</a>! 🇨🇦<br><br>And to all of our fans across the country, thank you for your support! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LetsRise?src=hash">#LetsRise</a> <a href="https://t.co/UdOLwCGSwF">pic.twitter.com/UdOLwCGSwF</a>
—@BlueJaysTo all our <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CanadaRED?src=hash">#CanadaRED</a> fans, Happy Canada Day! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/canada150?src=hash">#canada150</a> <a href="https://t.co/ka0WPtJWGt">pic.twitter.com/ka0WPtJWGt</a>
—@CanadaSoccerENHappy 🇨🇦 Day! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Canada150?src=hash">#Canada150</a> <a href="https://t.co/b261F1H5Cw">pic.twitter.com/b261F1H5Cw</a>
—@calstampedersWhile some of Canada's greats came together for a quick Canada 150 photo:
What's more Canadian?! In our Nation's Capital with two Olympic icons and great Canadians! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/standforcanada?src=hash">#standforcanada</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/canada150?src=hash">#canada150</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/cibc">@cibc</a> <a href="https://t.co/2vHwDSDJQa">pic.twitter.com/2vHwDSDJQa</a>
—@cmcdavid97Happy 150th Birthday Canada!
<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyBirthdayCanada?src=hash">#HappyBirthdayCanada</a> 🎉🇨🇦 <a href="https://t.co/5Tik1j83Gv">pic.twitter.com/5Tik1j83Gv</a>
—@CBCOlympics