Traditions and everyday life in Canada

Festivals, 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 11 of 16

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Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.

Edmonton, Festival City
Event

Edmonton, Festival City

Edmonton is known as the "Festival City" of Canada. We have over 60 cultural, art, and music festivals every year that attract people from all over the world!

Shared by Huimin413
spirit of the sea festival !!
Tradition

spirit of the sea festival !!

cute lil yearly festival to celebrate the summer (: havent been there in years but super fun, unfortunately the only photos i have are HORRIBLE quality lol

Shared by avnanmap
I love going to cafes
Everyday life

I love going to cafes

Many of the times, I love going on cafes to help me calm down, or even just lowkey being a big-back to enjoy food and the environment once in a while !!!

Shared by Discoo
Fruit picking
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Fruit picking

There are so many farms to visit only 30 mins away from my city! In summer we can go berry picking, apples and corn in fall, and maple sap in the winter.

Shared by Yukinoko
The city that never sleeps
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The city that never sleeps

Multi Cultural and Diverse, Endless possibilities of things to do or places to Eat.Magnificent scenery and breathtaking views everywhere. Love this City

Shared by Yorkshire Pudding
Hiking in Canada!
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Hiking in Canada!

Here is a beautiful hike I did in Canada. This hike took about 6 hours and it was such a beautiful view. Although it was very tiring it was so much fun!

Shared by Rominalia
Good Ramen
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Good Ramen

I was shopping and decided to try this place I’ve never been before and it turned out to be so good. I love their ramen and I go there whenever I can.

Shared by Gummy worm
Walking the Rockwood Park
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Walking the Rockwood Park

Rockwood Park is the green heart of Saint John, NB. I look forward to long walks through its winding trails and peaceful bike rides beneath the trees.

Shared by Star Strike
Scandinavian Midsummer Festival
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Scandinavian Midsummer Festival

This event includes dancing around the midsummer maypole, traditional music, and traditional food (rullepolse, meatballs, norweigan waffle, biskvi).

Shared by sophiarmn
Sailing on the lake
Place

Sailing on the lake

Lake sailing on Marsh Lake in the Yukon. There's nothing like the rock of the boat and the breeze on your face. Summer sunny days are just the best.

Shared by Squishe
Pumpkin people, Kentville
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Pumpkin people, Kentville

In kentville in autumn there is something called the scarecrow festival or pumpkin people they make statues and figures out of straw and pumpkins

Shared by Geekygirl96
Yoga, mind-body practise
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Yoga, mind-body practise

Yoga is a mind-body practice that combines physical postures, breath control, and meditation to promote balance, flexibility, and mental clarity.

Shared by Stephanie Jane
Wonderful Walks
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Wonderful Walks

In spring we have beautiful cherry blossom trees. They have light pink flowers and the petals fall off the tree. My family calls this pink snow.

Shared by elio.pete
Born on a small island
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Born on a small island

I was born on a small island in the Caribbean but moved to Canada when I was super young. I vaguely remember some things, but this is my home!

Shared by waitin4astar11
Sunsets at the beach
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Sunsets at the beach

Sunset at the beach in bc it’s one of my favourite locations to hang out and have a fire or even go fishing here it’s a stunning sight to see

Shared by Ramone99
Cooking as a hobby
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Cooking as a hobby

I’ve taken up cooking as a hobby because it's not only fun and visually pleasing, but also nutritious. Does so much for your mind and body :)

Shared by Coconeh
Otafest Anime Convention
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Otafest Anime Convention

Otafest is Calgary's Anime Convention that happens every year! It is a great way to make new friends, and share interests with a community!

Shared by JuicyEggGrease
Making crabapple jelly
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Making crabapple jelly

I harvest crabapple trees in the neighbourhood and make crabapple jellies and jams. It usually takes me 3 days from harvesting to canning.

Shared by andrea8
Toronto at night
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Toronto at night

Toronto is such a beautiful city, even more at night. Seeing the lights from all the buildings and the C.N. Tower is such an amazing sight.

Shared by dsfor
Ice skating
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Ice skating

Canada is very big on hockey, it’s a big part of a lot of our lives. Every week in my town, every goes skating all together and hangs out!!

Shared by ggr13
Gros Morne National Park
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Gros Morne National Park

A small campground on the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Lovely listening to the waves at night. Juno, my 4 year old Keeshond, in the foreground.

Shared by Fashion_mom06
Manners
Everyday life

Manners

Canadians are well mannered. To keep everyone happy. Helping others out is what we do best. Accepting everyone is what we are founded on.

Shared by Alberta carpenter
Bluenose Sailing
Tradition

Bluenose Sailing

Our sailing ship the Bluenose has travelled to the farthest reaches of the world. She usually resides her winters here in Nova Scotia

Shared by Fayann
playland trip with my class!
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playland trip with my class!

It was a fun trip with my friends lol! the wooden roller coaster was so funny and the pics came out so bad.. the one in the red is me!

Shared by circus
Montains.
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Montains.

I love the lake and could live their my whole life the lake is so pretty and so is the veir love camping and everything to to with it.

Shared by kittyclaws11
Outdoor Hockey
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Outdoor Hockey

One of my favourite things to do in the winter is go play hockey with friends outside either on an actual outdoor rink (ODR) or pond.

Shared by Arcadetoast
My furbabes
Everyday life

My furbabes

These are my babies, Rory and Furball! :DFurball is the oldest out of the two, he is eight, and Rory is about four. They are glorious

Shared by breesgraveyard
I enjoy vacation time
Everyday life

I enjoy vacation time

Vacation in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Beautiful beaches, hot weather, good food. Perfect getaway from the cold Winter in Canada.

Shared by Ottawa1410
Collecting stuff
Everyday life

Collecting stuff

I like collecting stuff such as stuffed animals (Jellycats, Squishmallows) and figurines of all sorts (Sonny angels, Smiski, Sanrio).

Shared by iheartkissesxo

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