April 6 is officially known as Tartan Day inCanada. April 6 was chosen as the date because it is the anniversary of the Declaration of Arbroath, the Scottish declaration of independence.
A tartan represents a community, and is an enduring symbol ofScotlandthat is cherished by Canadians of Scottish ancestry. Many Canadian provinces and other countries already celebrate Tartan Day.
Further to that announcement by Heritage Canada,Canadaannounced that the Maple Leaf Tartan is now the Official Tartan o
