Flowers are always popular gifts, especially during holidays. Below we have created our 2010 and 2011 flower holiday calendar for your convenience, listing the most popular flower giving holiday dates and seasons for Canada. For USA or international deliveries and dates, visit the Worldwide Floral Network.

• Grandparents Day, September 12th, 2010: Did you know that the 'official' flower of Grandparents Day is the forget-me-not? National Grandparents Day began in Canada in 1995 when it was recognized by a motion in the House of Commons:

"That, in the opinion of this House, the government should consider designating the second Sunday in September of each year as grandparents day in order to acknowledge their importance to the structure of the family in the nurturing, upbringing and education of children."

While not a statutory holiday, we think this day set aside for grandparents is a wonderful idea. This year, show gratitude for all that grandparents do in your life, or in the life of your children. Order online from any catalogue for September 13th, 2009.

• Thanksgiving, October 11th, 2010: Traditionally, Thanksgiving in Canada is celebrated on the second Monday of October. Celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving in 2010 with beautiful Fall Flowers created especially for this season by Canada Flowers or Thanksgiving Flowers by FTD®. Send a rich, colourful bouquet or a breath-taking centerpiece to celebrate on Monday, October 11th. We recommend choosing flowers for delivery on the Friday or Saturday before Thanksgiving Monday. Flowers that arrive early are always appreciated.

• Christmas, December 25th, 2010: Throughout the month of December, Canada Flowers offers a huge selection of Christmas Flowers and Christmas themed gift baskets for all budgets, tastes and sentiments. We offer over 10 catalogues of flowers exclusively for Christmas, including FTD and Teleflora selections. If you are looking for Christmas flowers for 2010, whether for the home or the office, Canada Flowers has the largest selection of Christmas floral gifts available in Canada.

• Valentine's Day, Monday, February 14, 2011: Nothing says "I Love You" quite the same as sending beautiful flowers and roses for Valentine's.

This year when shopping for roses, simply type in www.roses.ca to access our fantastic rose catalogues. In additional to our own Canada Flowers Valentine's Day catalogue, we also offer FTD Valentine's Flowers and Teleflora Valentine's.

• Family Day, February 21, 2011: Family Day is a relatively new holiday in Canada, first celebrated in Alberta, then Manitoba (as Louis Riel Day), and most recently in Ontario. It is celebrated on the 3rd Monday in February. Surprise someone or an entire family that is special to you by sending them a simple gift of freshly wrapped flowers -- and feel good about taking part in this new holiday!

• First Day of Spring, March 20, 2011: Celebrate Spring with bright, colourful flowers from our Canada Flowers Spring collection or our FTD Spring Flowers catalogue. Lots of choices, fantastic fresh, bright floral gifts suitable for many occasions during hte Spring season.

• Easter, April 24th, 2011: Easter is the most important Christian holiday, widely celebrated across Canada. Most business will be closed on Good Friday, April 22nd. We recommend sending flowers for delivery on Thursday, April 21st or Saturday, April 23rd.

• Administrative Professionals Day, Wednesday, April 27th, 2011: Commonly known as Secretary's Day, this date is not, technically, a holiday, however it is common practice to demonstrate your appreciation and recognition for secretaries and administrative professionals with flowers at this time. At Canada Flowers, we are here to help! Administrative Professionals Week begins April 24th and ends April 30th, 2011.
  
  
• Mother's Day, Sunday, May 8th, 2011: At it's heart, Mother's Day is a day for honouring and celebrating Mothers. Mother's Day is the busiest flower giving holiday of the calendar year -- and with good reason! At Canada Flowers, we offer our own, original flowers, FTD Flowers and Teleflora selections for Mother's Day, as well as special Gift Baskets.

Because Mother's Day Sunday is such a very busy delivery day, we strongly recommend ordering flowers early, and choosing delivery on Friday or Saturday before Mother's Day. Moms always appreciate receiving their flowers early! Typically, our deadline for placing orders online for Mother's Day is Friday, sometime between noon and 5 pm - subject to change.

• Father's Day, June 19th, 2011: Dad's love getting surprises for Father's Day, including plants, fruit and gourmet baskets, or gift baskets designed just for him. At Canada Flowers, we've got Dad's covered in 2010!