ALBERTA COLLECTOR CAR APPRECIATION DAY

July 10 2026

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O.C. 165/2021 - June 9, 2021

WHEREAS automotive enthusiasts are celebrating the month of July as Automotive Heritage Month across Canada; and

WHEREAS Alberta’s rich automotive heritage has broad appeal to classic car hobbyists and the public, which is demonstrated through car shows, cruise nights and afternoon drives; and

WHEREAS automobile clubs enrich Alberta's communities by serving as active participants in local festivals, parades and celebrations; and

WHEREAS the collector car community contributes to Alberta’s economic and social well-being by hosting events and car shows that raise funds for local charities and engage Alberta’s communities; and

WHEREAS the Government of Alberta wish to celebrate the passion of Albertans for driving, restoring, preserving and collecting an important part of Canada’s history; and

WHEREAS the Proclamation of Collector Car Appreciation Day will give Albertans the opportunity to recognize the vibrant car collection community in Alberta;

THEREFORE the Lieutenant Governor in Council orders that a Proclamation issue proclaiming the second Friday in July of each year as Collector Car Appreciation Day in Alberta.