O Canada, eh

I thought I'd share some fun and favourite Canadian things in celebration of Canada's 150th Birthday.

First, the Canada 150 logo ... you can read about the logo here.

"The logo is composed of a series of diamonds, or “celebratory gems”, arranged in the shape of the iconic maple leaf. The four diamonds at the base represent the four original provinces that formed Confederation in 1867: Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Additional diamonds extend out from the base to create nine more points—in total representing the 13 provinces and territories." source

Canada 150 Tulips

An official tulip has been created to celebrate our 150th birthday in partnership with the Netherlands.

Read here for more info. The bulbs are being sold through Home Hardware.

Two Minutes of Canada

Here's a great short video of the best of Canada, compiled of best travel experiences of people in Canada. I think all Canadians can relate to so much shown in this clip.

The Blackfly Song

Far too many of us know the perils of the terrible blackfly "pickin' our bones" in springtime. This entertaining song was written in 1949 by Wade Hemsworth after working in Ontario's north woods.

Log Driver's Waltz

Another song by Wade Hemsworth which is really catchy. I remember watching this short clip on TV when I was very young. They used to play these short films by Canada's National Film Board in the afternoons either before or after the show Sesame Street.

Loved this quote via source

Wondering what to serve on Canada Day for dessert? 

How about a toque cake :)

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Although you can't go wrong with the great Canadian Butter Tart!

(raisins IN please!)

Whatever you're doing on Canada Day, keep it RED & WHITE & HAPPY!!