Dungeon Provincial Park, Newfoundland and Labrador
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Canada, carved by the Atlantic. Canada Day
On July 1, Canada celebrates its national day, marking the events of 1867, when the British North America Act (now called the Constitution Act, 1867) united three British colonies into one Dominion.
In 1879, July 1 became a federal holiday, originally called Dominion Day before being renamed Canada Day in 1982. Today, people gather across the country for concerts, community events and fireworks—celebrations that reflect a shared sense of identity and history.
Today's image takes us to Dungeon Provincial Park near Bonavista, on the rugged coast of Newfoundland and Labrador, where nature tells a much older story. Atlantic waves carved a sea cave with two openings, gradually widening it until the roof gave way. What remains is a striking collapsed formation known as a 'gloup,' surrounded by steep cliffs and crashing surf. Viewing areas offer a close look at this geological feature, while the surrounding coastline provides sweeping ocean views. This dramatic coastline highlights the natural forces that are still shaping Canada's landscape today.
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