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 16Personal keepsakes from members in Canada
Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.
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
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
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
My hometown in Newfoundland
A small outport community of less than 500 people. One a prosperous fishing village, now a sleepy town with lots of retirees.
Shared by Fashion_mom06
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
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
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
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
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
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!
Fall in the Northern Interior if British Columbia, the majesty of the Nechako river and mother nature’s colourful glory!
Shared by Lancashiregirl
Tangle Creek Falls
Tangle.creek falls in in Jasper alberta and it's a teired waterfall that you can explore and enjoy. It's my happy place.
Shared by Jennifer Grymaloski
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
Camping trip each year
As a family, we go camping a lot and it has become a "rule" to go at least once a year, no matter how busy everyone is.
Shared by french_coconut
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
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
I love doing calm walks along all the beautiful parks and through the trails. Amazing fresh air and plants everywhere.
Shared by Ilikeshrek
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
gardening and taking photos
This is just a little hobby I like to do between gardening and living out in the countryside and taking photos
Shared by Tekkla23
Cuddling up with a blanket in front of the fire
During really cold days of winter, I enjoy grabbing a blanket and a book and sitting in front of the fireplace.
Shared by Envycolpedia
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
Myself and my family go camping every year in the summer time, we use the local camp grounds around our town.
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