While we have storytellers from around the World, we were conceived and call Canada home … a home we dearly love!
In honour of our Canadian birthday, it has become tradition here, that every Canada Day we share a few of our favourite images from the year gone by. Hopefully this will give you a little glimpse of why we so dearly love and are proud of this magnificent home of ours.
We love Canada for it’s …
… easy access to nature, even within the cities …
Grabbing a weekday evening walk at Pacific Spirit Park, on the UBC grounds.
… creatively eclectic minds …
Just a typical evening at the Centre for Digital Media.
… sinful temptresses, like this perogy pizza …
Not sure which of these temptresses is more dangerous.
… wildlife in our backyards …
A seal watching the homo sapiens at Belcarra.
… literally …
Well not in our backyard, but in the neighbour’s yard.
… healthy living …
Love that they do yoga on the lawn of Parliament Hill every Wednesday during the lunch hour throughout the summer.
… Balderson’s cheddar …
Frickin’ Fantastic! Balderson’s Cheddar soaked in local honey & torched to melt in your mouth perfection, in the kitchen’s of the Fairmont Chateau Laurier! mmm … mmm … mmm
… a rich cultural history …
Lucy Duck heading out for a paddle with a traditional First Nations canoe.
… traditional events from around the world, that all ethnicities are invited to partake in …
Dancing away at the Bon Odori Festival in Steveston.
… microbrews …
Sampling Ottawa microbrews at The Black Tomato with Kichesippi Beer Co’s Paul Meek.
… relaxing mornings …
Taking in a tranquil morning on the Fraser River.
… value in education …
Creating one of our future travellers at the Toronto Zoo.
… local produce …
Local Ottawa farm fresh produce in the kitchens of Chateau Laurier.
… gorgeously homegrown women …
Farm grown Saskatchewan hottie, Katrina German.
… fertile farmlands …
Autumn harvest of fresh BC cranberries.
… from Coast to Coast …
Fresh, spring fiddleheads in Ottawa.
… water …
Enjoying a bike ride along the Rideau Canal in Ottawa.
… freedom of speech …
Street art freedom of speech towards Toronto’s Mayor Ford.
… access to our politicians …
Certainly not dull on Parliament Hill during the Wednesday lunch hour, between yoga and Justin Trudeau
… trains …
All Aboard! Next stop Ottawa!
… beautiful old Chateaus designed along side our railway …
Right at home at Ottawa’s Fairmont Chateau Laurier.
… an appreciation for the arts …
Hard to resist the street art in Toronto.
… music that you can’t help but groove to …
Hard not to groove out to the Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival.
… and stomp your feet …
Toes a tapping at the 2012 Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival.
… maple syrup whiskey …
Man, this was tasty. Now I just need to find a local dealer of it!
… cherry blossoms, need I say more …
*sigh* Love Spring on the west coast!
… Indian Summers …
Memories of beautiful Autumn days!
… affectionate neighbours …
*smooch*
… impressive skylines …
Can’t believe I grew up an hour from Toronto and am only seeing this view for the first time in my 30’s.
… beautiful sunsets …
Can’t help but unwind with a Steveston sunset.
… quirky Canadian decor …
If you wander into the back courtyard of Murray Street in Ottawa, you just might make a new friend.
… independent bookstores (even if few and far between) …
With the independent bookstore becoming a rare commodity, I have to admit Octopus Books in Ottawa’s Glebe was an insanely exciting find for me.
… Canadian pride …
Canadian Cupcake pride at Ottawa’s Cupcake Lounge.
… and ridiculously loveable characters!
Some of the crazy kids living it up at North America’s oldest film festival, the Yorkton Film Festival.
But more than anything, we love the freedoms and equality that Canada shares with us, which Emme says best here: Strutting my Stuff! It’s Canada Day!
Happy (now belated) Canada Day everyone!
mokhanet mohammed says
bonheur mérité pour un canada éternel que vous avez bien su construire. félicitations
Erica Hargreave says
Merci Beaucoup Mokhanet!
The Wanderfull Traveler says
Great post and images!
You forgot to mention the awesome wine produced from coast to coast.
Happy belated Canada day to you,
Murissa
Erica Hargreave says
Now that is an excellent catch, will have to get busy exploring and experiencing more of that for this coming Canada Day post Murissa!
Frank says
Nice and lovely pics. Really very sweat memories you have.
Erica Hargreave says
Sweet indeed! Thanks Frank!
Jean Lemieux says
Quel belles photos que vous avez, toutes mes félicitations. Vive le Canada !
Erica Hargreave says
Vive le Canada!
Nicole says
We love Canada, but after spending last winter there, I think we will stick to visiting in the summer :p
Great photos. We have one that is similar to yours (the shot of Toronto from across on the island).
Erica Hargreave says
Last year’s was a long one, but I do love snow in the winter!
Muneeb says
Love Canada this is really awesome. Canada is one of the most beautiful country on the earth.
Erica Hargreave says
Glad you think so Muneeb! We are certainly rather partial to it!
Jess and Brandon says
Wow. From the photos it looks amazing and beautiful. A great location to travel and experiment new things.
niranjan says
your photos are very beautiful and nice photos
Luka Lambros says
Its great fun to be in Canada and will visit back again pretty soon and this time with my girl with me and we both will have fun here in Canada… See you soon Canada…
jeevan says
destination for nature lovers and i m one of tham thanks for sharing wonder location, keep sharing
Thanks !
Eve Winters says
Wow. The photos make me want to go to Canada right now. The Bon Odori looks fun.