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 13 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.

I like to draw
Everyday life

I like to draw

yo, I really dont no what to put here sooo yea. I like to draw, the pictures there are some of my drawings.

Shared by AN411
Rocky Mountains
Place

Rocky Mountains

Beautiful any time of the year, perfect to hike, ski, paddle board in, or to just drink tea and look at :)

Shared by tillsyyy
Maple in the County
Activity

Maple in the County

Every Spring, as the sap thaws, the Maple Syrup farms host pancake breakfasts and the whole town gathers!

Shared by b00ts_111
Gems of Ontario
Place

Gems of Ontario

Last year I had a chance to hike to this beautiful gem of place near Ottawa. The views are breathtaking!

Shared by ZS
Service Pupper
Everyday life

Service Pupper

My Service dog learning how to be a good girl :) We went to a mall to learn how to go up on escalators.

Shared by Natjloza
Happy Canada Day!
Event

Happy Canada Day!

Canada Day around here is often celebrated with concerts, food trucks and, most importantly, fireworks!!

Shared by SundaeFudge
Chi-Cheemaun Ferry
Place

Chi-Cheemaun Ferry

On Lake Huron you can take the Chi-Cheemaun ferry to Manitoulin Island. It is a nice place to explore.

Shared by Just Bean
Danish Gravy
Family life

Danish Gravy

Danish Gravy is a traditional Danish sauce. We usually make it for Thanksgiving, out of turkey broth.

Shared by Alecia17
Our Irish History
Family life

Our Irish History

My family were part of the coffin ships that descended up Canada after the potato famine in Ireland.

Shared by HomebodyJoan
Lake swims
Activity

Lake swims

Lakes are extremely common so swimming is common as well. I love how cold the water can be sometimes!

Shared by Harrietthepharaoh
Walking by the river
Everyday life

Walking by the river

we have a river close to my house and a trail right beside it which is gorgeous all times of the year

Shared by QH22
Okanagan Valley
Place

Okanagan Valley

This is my beautiful valley as seen one winter evening. I love this stunning place in which I live.

Shared by obdigobin
I love the beach
Place

I love the beach

I love going to the beach alone to read, sit or walk. The drive is also very peaceful and relaxing.

Shared by Elizabethsf
Culture Fest
Event

Culture Fest

A week full of cultural activities, food, and music to learn about ethnic groups around the world.

Shared by kaija
My birds
Everyday life

My birds

my birds are my favorite thing to comehome to!! from left to right is papaya, pearl, and santana

Shared by seipremacy
Ice Hockey
Tradition

Ice Hockey

Ice hockey was invented in Montreal! The first indoor hockey game was played in Montreal in 1875!

Shared by Dario
Priest at my church
Faith

Priest at my church

Leading services in the church, preaching the Gospel and the story of Salvation by Jesus Christ.

Shared by Savior
Stampede Rodeo
Event

Stampede Rodeo

Each year the city plans a 2 week event called the Stampede. It organises Rodeos, Derbies, etc.

Shared by Haitaa

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