Traditions and everyday life in CanadaFestivals, family customs, favourite places and everyday traditions, written by members of Global Penfriends who live in Canada. Each cultural keepsake is a short note about life where they are.
461 keepsakes from Canada (183 traditions and culture, 278 personal) · page 10 of 16Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.
It is not really a tradition, but rather something most young people like to do. We go outside without our coats and try to pose one after the other, while we freeze and laugh about the weather.
Shared by marjolaine26
I found my rabbit Mackey outside one day eating my mom’s plants. I tried my best to find the owner of this cute little guy but never did. So I ended up keeping him! He is now a part of my family!
Shared by Chloe Cobarribias
One of the first families to join the park once it became a lakeside club, my grandfather built our cottage and next to us is my cousins cottage. It is the only place I like to spend my summer!
Shared by Iissy59
In my magical garden so many thing grow, rhubarb and yellow plums, hazelnuts, and the regular carrots and pees. The flowers, peonies roses and giant Lilac trees. Nestled on a mountain side in BC
Shared by Wax Seals
Love collecting and keeping broadway or theatre events playbills that I’ve attended in a memory box. All being kept from either going to a show hosted locally or seeing a show when travelling.
Shared by Dearkatt
lake of the woods is a large freshwater lake in north america, the small city of kenora is built surrounding a small part of it. the lake is popular for fishing, boating, and camping alongside
Shared by lexpat
Here in pei we have lots of festivals like cloggerroo and Jack Frost!theres a ski hill in brookvale!!! We have lots of trees and the and it’s beautiful here!! We get snow here in the winter!!!
Shared by Zenya
There is a couple weeks long big firework contest in Montreal during summer! I really love fireworks so I always go see them at least once or twice every summer with my friends and family!
Shared by Mi0miLO
Watching the wide open skies here from sunrise to sunset. Me and my family are always watching the amazing skylines we are blessed to see. It is worth the trip to Saskatchewan to see it.
Shared by Lilac Cowgirl
Since the time I was born, my family has developed our “Sunday family dinner” tradition where we gather at my grandmothers house every Sunday, play cards, play outside, and watch movies.
Shared by Scorpioqueen
My Angle garden. I love to garden with the bright colours of flowers. It is nice after 6 months of winter. Where the weather could go down to minus 30 degrees. Horrible long winters.
Shared by Irishlady56
a talisman is an object, often a small item or charm, believed to possess magical or supernatural properties that bring good luck, protection, or other positive effects to its owner.
Shared by orphicorphanlove playing scrimmages with people i don’t know bc it’s a great way to make new friends :) i play hockey too but the season was canceled :/ so pond skating is the next best thing!!
Shared by cece:)
The actual official languages of Canada are English and French, but French is mostly spoken in the province of Québec (where poutine originated and most maple syrup comes from).
Shared by Imean77
Camping is very popular in my part of the country. I even worked at a campground while I was pregnant (best job ever!), and I love to go camping with my husband, baby and dog.
Shared by callmemegs
Every Halloween, people go to cemetery and spend the night there. Filipino's would even prepare a delicious meal to bring during their overnight stay along with their tents.
Shared by Give
I love to walk by the St. Lawrence Riverfront where I am from. It is used by many from all walks of life. It is very peaceful and beautiful especially during nice weather.
Shared by Mellar84
Gondola (cable car) ride up Whistler mountain. The slopes are a ski destination in winter. Was the location of 2010 winter Olympics. The panorama shot was taken in summer
Shared by Roshan Mathew
I recently started getting more into painting so I decided to experiment with watercolor. I do flowers, animals, and everyday objects. I hope to improve in the future!
Shared by fafiyuki
In being part Cree, I practice the art of smudging, along with my collection of varied crystals, for cleansing, clarity and protection of my spaces and well being.
Shared by Ariose
Emerald Lake is my favorite lake to go paddle boarding! It is absolutely beautiful and you are surrounded by the Rocky Mountains! The water is so blue and fresh!
Shared by lexilou
My town has such a very small population nowadays, but it is so tranquil to live in such a beautiful, quiet place. I love to watch the sunrise& set on the ocean.
Shared by MissyNL709
when i was around 6 my aunt from poland gave me a delicate gold necklace that had wings and said “one day i would accomplish big things” and ive kept it with me.
Shared by Cecilia006
West Edmonton Mall is North Americas largest shopping mall! It has a water park, an amusement park, a big ice rink, and a large replica of the Santa Maria boat!
Shared by Pepperminty
Best sport on earth, ice hockey of course! Fast pace, lots of fights, goals, fans, it’s electric in person, hockey clubs range from Canada, Europe, and the USA.
Shared by Aliyahh29
when you see a yellow car you call it out and LIGHTLY punch your friends shoulder, its my favorite childhood game and i still play with my sibling/friends/family
Shared by Dellydally
It’s never too cold for ice cream, even when the Canadian weather gets deep into the negatives and the world becomes monochromatic shades of blues and white.
Shared by FeelingViolette
If you have never seen a snowstorm this definitely may interest you !!! It’s cold and windy ... why do I live in a place that hurts my face when I go outside.
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