Who knew that "O Canada" was not the first national anthem

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In days of yore, from Britain's shore,
Wolfe, the dauntless hero came,

And planted firm Britannia's flag,
On Canada's fair domain.
Here may it wave, our boast, our pride,
And joined in love together,
The thistle, shamrock, rose entwine
The Maple Leaf forever!

Chorus:
The Maple Leaf, our emblem dear,
The Maple Leaf forever!
God save our Queen, and Heaven bless,
The Maple Leaf forever!

At Queenston Heights and Lundy's Lane,
Our brave fathers, side by side,
For freedom, homes, and loved ones dear,
Firmly stood and nobly died;
And those dear rights which they maintained,
We swear to yield them never!
Our watchword evermore shall be,
The Maple Leaf forever!

Chorus:
Our fair Dominion now extends
From Cape Race to Nootka Sound;
May peace forever be our lot,
And plenteous store abound:
And may those ties of love be ours
Which discord cannot sever,
And flourish green o'er freedom's home
The Maple Leaf forever!
Chorus:
On merry England's far famed land
May kind heaven sweetly smile,
God bless old Scotland evermore
and Ireland's Em'rald Isle!
And swell the song both loud and long
Till rocks and forest quiver!
God save our King and Heaven bless
The Maple Leaf forever!
Chorus:



I guess it was too Britishy, The french would not have loved having to sing praise to old lord Wolfe.

[A Black Falcon]

Wolfe the Dauntless Hero? Yeah, that wouldn't go over well in Quebec, that's for sure. :)

[alien space marine]

Wolfe the Dauntless Hero? Yeah, that wouldn't go over well in Quebec, that's for sure. :)

Canada was essentially French until 1759, The Battle of the Plains of Abraham sealed New France fate, Once The starfort of Port Royal (quebec city) was lost it was game over for France.




Interesting that all the statues and honors for Wolfe are in the UK, He was K.I.A and sort of represented all the British casualties in the north American theater for the seven year war, I Imagine many American colonials fought under him.

He was the British empires best wall breaker , Since he gained fame for his successful siege and capture of Louisbourg in nova scotia, Which to me is a better place to visit then the quebec citadel since they have battle recreations and everybody is in character.

His manifesto to the French colonials

The formidable sea and land armament, which the people of Canada now behold in the heart of their country, is intended by the king, my master, to check the insolence of France, to revenge the insults offered to the British colonies, and totally to deprive the French of their most valuable settlement in North America. For these purposes is the formidable army under my command intended. The King of Great Britain wages no war with the industrious peasant, the sacred orders of religion, or the defenceless women and children: to these, in their distressful circumstances, his royal clemency offers protection. The people may remain unmolested on their lands, inhabit their houses and enjoy their religion in security; for these inestimable blessings, I expect the Canadians will take no part in the great contest between the two crowns. But, if by a vain obstinacy and misguided valour, they presume to appear in arms, they must expect the most fatal consequences; their habitations destroyed, their sacred temples exposed to an exasperated soldiery, their harvest utterly ruined and the only passage for relief stopped up by a most formidable fleet. In this unhappy situation, and closely attacked by another great army, what can the wretched natives expect from opposition? The unparalleled barbarities exerted by the French against our settlements in America might justify the bitterest revenge in the army under my command. But Britons breathe higher sentiments of humanity, and listen to the merciful dictates of the Christian religion….In this great dilemma, let the wisdom of the people of Canada shew itself; Britain stretches out a powerful yet merciful hand, faithful to her engagements, and ready to secure her in her most valuable rights and possessions: France, unable to support Canada, deserts her cause at this important crisis, and, during the whole war, has assisted her with troops who have been maintained only by making the natives feel all the weight of grievous and lawless oppression.

J.A. WOLFE.

The name Quebec comes from the Algonquin word kepék (narrows) , Since The British named the territory after its regional capital the hole area became known as Quebec as a result.

Canadians today forget that not long ago Canada had strong pride and patriotic fervor in being subjects of the British empire.