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 12 of 16

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Personal keepsakes from members in Canada

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

Wild Play
Activity

Wild Play

Our town is kinda small and I think this is the only thing that makes it special. You should search it up, it's actually kinda cool.

Shared by Kevin1234
Maple Leaf
Everyday life

Maple Leaf

The maple leaf is the national symbol of Canada. I like seeing creative images of maple leafs, especially in the autumn red colour.

Shared by Tulip23
Province of Ontario
Place

Province of Ontario

The province of Ontario is bigger than France and Spain combined. A road trip across the province would take you nearly 24 hours.

Shared by mccd1995
My hobby
Activity

My hobby

I love to paint in watercolours.Here are a few examples of my work I like to paint flowers, landscapes and interesting buildings.

Shared by Moonglow8
Stray cat called Salem
Everyday life

Stray cat called Salem

My stray Salem. We found him on my porch on my little sisters birthday. He is a black and white cat and he is the silliest billy

Shared by pagancat06
Summer and Winter solstice
Tradition

Summer and Winter solstice

Celebrating the longest day (summer) and shortest day (winter) of the year around a bonfire with good food and lots of laughs.

Shared by Amy_Skis
Keys to my soul
Everyday life

Keys to my soul

All the beauty of my Island. Cannot be without the forests nor the ocean. The city skyline at night and the majesty of Autumn.

Shared by CinderDoll
Glassblocks/Bricks
Everyday life

Glassblocks/Bricks

I have always loved the look as glassblocks and I often find myself going out on walks and spotting them and chronicling them

Shared by Tinaavocadofool
A beautiful life
Place

A beautiful life

This is a beautiful lake I always go to. My family and I have so many memories here and it’s one of my favourite places to be

Shared by Jay6612
Close to nature
Activity

Close to nature

In the province of Québec, one doesn’t have to go very far to admire beautiful animals. These ones are visitors of my garden.

Shared by Linaluna
Egypt at sunset
Place

Egypt at sunset

During my travels to Egypt I had the pleasure of seeing this gorgeous statue of a sphinx shining in the evening sunshine.

Shared by Grishma Allam
Color abounds!
Place

Color abounds!

Fall in the Northern Interior if British Columbia, the majesty of the Nechako river and mother nature’s colourful glory!

Shared by Lancashiregirl
Enjoying Nature
Activity

Enjoying Nature

Love going camping to get away from the city. While some of us use tents, I personally go for more comfort in my camper!

Shared by Krymzyn
Christmas Bonfire
Tradition

Christmas Bonfire

Every Christmas Eve our family builds a bon fire of wood that we have collected over the previous year. It get’s huge!

Shared by Jean Serien
My pet bird, Georgie
Everyday life

My pet bird, Georgie

This is my pet bird, his name is Georgie and he is a dove, a mourning dove. They make those nostalgic noises in nature

Shared by Toronto.gorl
Beautiful parks
Place

Beautiful parks

I love doing calm walks along all the beautiful parks and through the trails. Amazing fresh air and plants everywhere.

Shared by Ilikeshrek
Halloween
Everyday life

Halloween

We decorate our homes and dress up in costumes. Children dress up in costumes and go door to door and collect candy.

Shared by Catniss0702
Pretty Canadian skies
Place

Pretty Canadian skies

Every pretty skies! This is all pictures from the summer in Canada and the skies are always so wonderful to look at!

Shared by j.l_heyy07
A pretty sky
Everyday life

A pretty sky

A sunset in the Cariboo district, it’s pink, blue, purple and orange. It’s a gorgeous site and very common up here.

Shared by Elbelle145
Photography Trip
Event

Photography Trip

i had so much fun on my trip, i was with myfriends and i laughed and smiled and i havent felt that good in so long

Shared by TeddyAnthony
Galentine’s day
Event

Galentine’s day

Hosting the annual galentines day event. My friends and I made charm bracelets and enjoyed some great Italian food!

Shared by Sarah S.
Watching Sunsets
Place

Watching Sunsets

Sunsets is where you drive to the one place you feel free or safe where everything just lifts off your shoulders

Shared by Sarah Parker
Walking everyday
Activity

Walking everyday

I walk long distances in Canada, often 10 miles a day. I walk year round. This year we have had a mild winter.

Shared by Delshir
Long road trips
Everyday life

Long road trips

Random adventures are very interesting for me. Long road trips to undecided destinations with beautiful views.

Shared by whatrthechances_
camping with family
Activity

camping with family

Myself and my family go camping every year in the summer time, we use the local camp grounds around our town.

Shared by Summit01

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