People shopping for flowers and plants during Victoria Day in Toronto

Vegetable plants are being displayed at a garden centre during the Victoria Day long weekend in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on May 19, 2025. Victoria Day is being informally considered the start of the summer season in Canada. Victoria Day in Canada is being celebrated to commemorate Queen Victoria's role in the country's history, particularly her support for the Confederation, which is helping unify the provinces under the British Crown. It is also serving as a reminder of Canada's historical ties to the British monarchy