Armed with their smartphones, Canadians are heading to the polls to share "voting selfies" urging their friends on social networks to cast their own ballots.

The online enthusiasm comes after a 78-day-long election that social media experts say than any other Canadian election.

Elections Canada embraced the public excitement on Monday, but did caution voters that election law is strict about what Canadians can share when they vote.

According to the law, to take photos or recordings while at the ballot box.

Voters are also not allowed to use devices in a disruptive way.

In , however, the agency did say selfies are welcome outside the building.

Beyond selfies, the hashtags #Elxn42 and #GoVote2015 trended Canada-wide on Monday, as citizens shared their election experiences.

Some celebrated voting for their first time:

While others took the opportunity to promote their favourite party:

The major federal party leaders also joined in the online conversation.

Justin Trudeau posted snapshots of voting with his family on Monday morning, and ten days earlier, Thomas Mulcair shared a photo of himself voting at advance polls on Thanksgiving weekend.

Members of traditionally disenfranchised groups were vocal online as well, urging members to make their voices heard:

Many Canadians gave updates on wait times at poll stations across the country, with some saying they breezed through to the ballot boxes, and others reporting long lineups.

But while the long lines deterred some, others celebrated the lengthy waits as a sign of a healthy democracy, and encouraged voters to brave the lines and cast their ballots.