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.
183 keepsakes from Canada · page 3 of 7
This is a pretty famous hike in my area, and everyone I know who likes hiking has done this one at least once. Its not very long (only 6km) but its challenging and has a gorgeous view of the entire region. Sometimes in the winter…
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Between fall and early winter, just before the bitter cold of January kicks in, we love to spend the evening talking and snacking around a local bonfire. From indigenous bonfire ceremonies, warm-ups after snow-events, and…
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A lot of families in my county are Ukrainian settlers. In school we celebrated Ukrainian holidays and learned some very basic Ukrainian. The Vegreville Pysanka was built to acknowledge and commemorate such a vital part of the…
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The Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto, often referred to as "The Ex" is a large annual event featuring amusement rides, games, concerts, food vendors, and various exhibits. Held at Exhibition Place, it typically runs for 18…
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This beautiful place is called Cascade Falls - it is close to where I live and a short hike to get there after about a half hour drive. I have been there many many times, it is beautiful in Summer and in Winter. Down the creek…
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Lightning Lake is a lake in Manning Park, a well-known national park and campground a couple of hours from where I live. It's very beautiful and there are so many more places just like it, very close to the city! I feel really…
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There’s something magical about Folk Fest that makes everyone who attends feel like their best selves. A special community forms at the festival, people of all ages that you’ve never met feel like neighbours and friends, making…
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I'm from Newfoundland! Many people are fishermen and I've always spent a lot of time on a boat and in the water diving. Whales (especially humpbacks) are super common as well as puffins and many other sea animals! These are some…
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A little piece of Northern Ontario: endless forests, beautiful lakes, Northern lights, campfires, starry skies, maple syrup, butter tarts, and the occasional moose reminding us who's really in charge. There's a lot of beauty in…
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During winter festivals it’s common to find some lovely people selling frozen maple syrup! Affectionately called Snow Candy, the hot maple syrup is poured onto clean snow until it begins to solidify, and is then stuck to a…
Shared by CanadianCryptid
Canada Day is the national holiday of Canada, celebrated every year on July 1. It marks the anniversary of the Canadian Confederation on July 1, 1867, when the British North America Act united the colonies into a single dominion…
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Fort George Park boasts stunning, extensive pathways that I absolutely love strolling along, accompanied by an array of picturesque gardens and inviting benches overlooking the tranquil waters. Undoubtedly, it stands as the…
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Although historically Canada belongs to native Indians (Inuits), Canada become a multicultural country where all ethnic communities can freely celebrate their traditions and customs. Canadians take pride in participating in these…
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Many people who live or visit here love to walk, hike, cycle or drive on the many trails, paths, and back roads. BC is a beautiful place, and I live in the southern interior. There are many lakes and mountains, and many tourists…
Shared by Retanne
Every year, on the first Saturday of June, the “heights” community holds a street parade and festival to celebrate all the local businesses. There is lots of food and games all along Hastings Street and a fun parade with all the…
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At our fire and ice festival we get a bunch of snow and pile it in the main street, creating a tubing hill, which is superrrr fun, there are also other typical festival things (hot dog stands, kids rides, snow painting…
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Every year, our city holds a Tulip Festival. The tulips were said to be given my the Queen because we kept her safe during the war. This is one of my favourite events because the Tulips are always so beautiful and perfect for…
Shared by Bubs
This is a meal typical from Québec. French fries, gravy (special), and curd cheese (Who we call Fromage Squick quick from the sound that it made when you eat it). It could have MANY different things you can add. (Meat, veggies…
Shared by Artanielle
fried dough that someone notices was vaguely shaped like a beaver tail! don't worry, no actual beavers are involve din the process of making these. you can put anything on them like cinnamon, sugar, candy, lemon, sprinkles, or…
Shared by lesrose
Saskatchewan Canada is called the prairies. It is super flat there so the skies look endless. I loved being able to look out and feel like you could see forever. I photographed it a lot and want to share its beauty with you.
Shared by Tiffany Rowley
Canada day is amazing and so fun to celebrate. Canada day is celebrated on July 1st to mark the day Canada was founded. This day is celebrated by joining parades, wathcing firework shows, going on picnics and much more!
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The fantasy land hotel is located in the west edmonton mall which is the largest mall in the world. They have rooms that are different themes, like space theme, Hollywood, roman, etc... my friends and I love it there.
Shared by Katelyn14
This past autumn we travelled to a beautiful place in Alberta. The season was in full colour transition and the falls took my breathe away. There are so many stunning places in Canada but this is one of my top five.
Shared by NatureGirl_21
Many people focus on how beautiful the Rocky Mountains are in Canada, but the Prairies have such beautiful skies!! Sunsets, sunrises, and sometimes the Northern Lights are such an incredible sight in the Prairies.
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Mount Royal is a mountain in the center of the city of Montreal. It comprises of a park and also of the largest cemetery in Canada. It is a place to take walks, picnicking an take an get an overview of the city.
Shared by Wickam
Native drumming is very important to us. Painted drums have a deep meaning, for each individual one. If a deum rips, the spirit in the drum will leave the owner of the drum. Ripping a drum is devastating. :(
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The Calgary Stampede is coined the “Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth”. It is a mix of amusement park, county fair, rodeo, music festival, and trade show. 10 days of action, including a nightly fireworks display!
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Hiking around British Columbia and enjoying the beautiful mountains, forests, and lakes in the summer. The sunny days best highlight the beautiful blues and greens of these lakes. Also perfect for swimming.
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It’s a festival for the the poutine it’s in the city of Drummondville in the province of Québec (we’re I’m from) and we have food trucks of poutine and music it’s really nice and fun (btw Poutine is a dish)
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