Listen to English, French, bilingual and instrumental recordings of our national anthem, “O Canada,” and read about the musicians and poets behind the song and its lyrics.

The French lyrics of "O Canada" were written by Sir Adolphe-Basile Routhier, to music composed by Calixa Lavallée, as a French Canadian patriotic song for the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Society …

O Canada is the national anthem of Canada. The music and French lyrics were first performed in 1880; English lyrics were written later. It was proclaimed Canada’s official national anthem on …

It became the de facto National Anthem of Canada in 1939, serving with God Save the Queen as Royal Anthem. This version of the song is sung by Véronic Dicaire, accompanied by the …

Sep 24, 2025 · Though a national song rather than a strictly religious hymn, “O Canada” resonates with biblical themes of gratitude, blessing, and faith. It calls Canadians to stand firm …

The National Anthem Of Canada - O Canada Lyrics. O Canada! our home and native land!* True patriot-love in all thy sons command. With glowing hearts we see thee rise, The True North …

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 …

Learn the history, lyrics, and meaning of the national anthem of Canada, “O Canada” — a symbol of pride, unity, and identity.

Apr 29, 2025 · Canada’s national anthem has both French and English versions, to honour the country’s bilingual past and present. Here are the history and lyrics to ‘O Canada’.

Robert Stanley Weir wrote the English words for the song, which are not a translation of the French lyrics, in 1908. It was sung as the national anthem for many years before the …