<P> 1967 is remembered as one of the most notable years in Canada . It was the centenary of Canadian Confederation and celebrations were held throughout the nation . The most prominent event was Expo 67 in Montreal , the most successful World 's Fair ever held up to that time , and one of the first events to win international acclaim for the country . The year saw the nation 's Governor General , Georges Vanier , die in office ; and two prominent federal leaders , Official Opposition Leader John Diefenbaker , and Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson announced their resignations . The year 's top news - story was French President Charles de Gaulle 's `` Vive le Québec libre '' speech in Montreal . The year also saw major changes in youth culture with the `` hippies '' in Toronto 's Yorkville area becoming front - page news over their lifestyle choices and battles with Toronto City Council . A new honours system was announced , the Order of Canada . In sports , the Toronto Maple Leafs won their 13th and last Stanley Cup . </P>
<P> 1967 is remembered as one of the most notable years in Canada . It was the centenary of Canadian Confederation and celebrations were held throughout the nation . The most prominent event was Expo 67 in Montreal , the most successful World 's Fair ever held up to that time , and one of the first events to win international acclaim for the country . The year saw the nation 's Governor General , Georges Vanier , die in office ; and two prominent federal leaders , Official Opposition Leader John Diefenbaker , and Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson announced their resignations . The year 's top news - story was French President Charles de Gaulle 's `` Vive le Québec libre '' speech in Montreal . The year also saw major changes in youth culture with the `` hippies '' in Toronto 's Yorkville area becoming front - page news over their lifestyle choices and battles with Toronto City Council . A new honours system was announced , the Order of Canada . In sports , the Toronto Maple Leafs won their 13th and last Stanley Cup . </P>
what was the cultural highlight of canada 's centennial celebrations
what was the cultural highlight of canada 's centennial celebrations
Expo 67 in Montreal , the most successful World 's Fair ever held up to that time , and one of the first events to win international acclaim for the country
Expo 67 in Montreal , the most successful World 's Fair ever held up to that time , and one of the first events to win international acclaim for the country