Expo 67 was Canada's main celebration during its centennial year.
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11 Facts About Expo 67
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Expo 67 did not get off to a smooth start; in 1963, many top organizing committee officials resigned.
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However, the song that most Canadians associate with Expo 67 was written by Bobby Gimby, a veteran commercial jingle writer who composed the popular Centennial tune "Ca-na-da".
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World Festival of Art and Entertainment at Expo 67 featured art galleries, opera, ballet and theatre companies, orchestras, jazz groups, famous Canadian pop musicians and other cultural attractions.
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Still, Expo 67 would get most of the blame for directing visitors to these establishments.
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Expo 67 was intended to have a deficit, shared between the federal, provincial and municipal levels of government.
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Expo 67 featured 90 pavilions representing Man and His World themes, nations, corporations, and industries including the U S pavilion, a geodesic dome designed by Buckminster Fuller.
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Expo 67 featured the Habitat 67 modular housing complex designed by architect Moshe Safdie, which was later purchased by private individuals and is still occupied.
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The Alcan Aquarium built for the Expo 67 remained in operation for a number of decades until its closure in 1991.
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Expo 67 was one of the most successful World Exhibitions, and is still regarded fondly by Canadians.
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Expo 67 17 hoped a new world's fair would regenerate the spirit of Canada's landmark centennial project.
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