November 11 is Remembrance Day. Do you know what we’re remembering? What’s it about? Remembrance Day commemorates the moment armies… Read more »
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No Trick-or-Treating? 3 awesome alternatives to celebrate Halloween
With the way things are going, it looks like trick-or-treating will be on pause this year. With the province’s pandemic… Read more »
Did you know that the first Thanksgiving was celebrated in Canada? (and other Thanksgiving facts)
Canada was the first, at least in North America, to celebrate Thanksgiving. In fact, the Indigenous Peoples of Canada have… Read more »
5 facts about the diversity of Indigenous Peoples
The first inhabitants of Canada, our Indigenous friends, welcome us to their homelands. But aside from the fact that they… Read more »
5 holiday symbols and what they mean
Around late October right after all the Halloween excitement has died down, you will notice that people start putting up… Read more »
About Canada
The name Canada originated from a Saint Lawrence Iroqouian word kanata which means settlement or village. Hockey and Lacrosse are… Read more »
What is NEXUS? What are the benefits of being a member?
If you are a frequent traveler, chances are you have noticed the NEXUS sign at most ports of entry to… Read more »
What is Winnipeg Whiteout all about?
If you are lost in all of the Winnipeg Whiteout fanfare going on and would like to get in on… Read more »
10 amazing facts about Canada’s geography
From its majestic mountains and green forests to its bustling cities, this beautiful land we’ve chosen to live in is… Read more »
Did you know that 80 per cent of Canada is uninhabited? Learn more about Canada’s geography
You may already know that Canada is the world’s second-largest country. But did you know that most of it is… Read more »
Is Canada the coldest country in the world? Learn more about Canada’s climate
Most people equate Canada with snow and cold temperature. Because of its location north of the Equator, it does experience… Read more »
Unique New Year traditions all over the world
How do people ring in the new year in other countries? The ways are as varied as can be. But… Read more »
Canadian Christmas traditions you may not know
You already know that it’s all about a white Christmas, family, and sharing cheer around the Christmas tree. But have… Read more »
Curious about cannabis? Here’s what you need to know about cannabis in Canada
First off, what is cannabis? Cannabis is commonly known as marijuana. It is from a plant called Cannabis sativa. This… Read more »
Great Indigenous Canadian artists
Let’s get to know some distinguished Indigenous artists and their great contributions to Canadian culture and the arts (to see… Read more »
Ice Hockey basics: Learn how the game is played
Heard about the Whiteout hoopla and want to join? Or you’re just really interested in learning more about hockey? Read… Read more »
10 multicultural holiday celebrations you may not know about
Did you know that people celebrate more than Christmas during the holiday season in Canada? By holiday season I mean… Read more »
Why do we celebrate with pumpkins, ghouls and other scary stuff on Halloween?
Is it your first time to celebrate Halloween in Canada? You’ll be in for a spectacle! If it’s already October,… Read more »
What is Canadian cuisine?
Canada’s first cooks, the Indigenous Peoples, are known to have used more than 500 plant species for food. They cultivated… Read more »
Why do we celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21?
June 21 is the arrival of summer solstice and the longest day of the year. This date is also culturally… Read more »