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I Am Canadian
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items Having lived across Canada, I understand the incredible diversity and uniqueness that define each province. My pride in this vast & beautiful country has been a constant, shaping my identity & perspective. In this section I celebrate everythi...
Sections
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Canada - The Country
British Columbia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Ontario
Canada - The Country
We might not be flag wavers to the degree of other countries but never doubt that the Maple Leaf has always been a symbol of home for all who are so fortunate as to call ourselves Canadian.
History of the Canadian Flag
It has many flaws but the Canadian Charter of Rights & Freedom is our constitution. Recently, during Covid it was greatly exploited by our government, headed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. This was probably enevitable to happen since it was wr...
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
I think anyone my age knows off hand each of the provinces and their capitals. Most of us can even recite the territories & their capitals. We once had a great school system in this country. From what I understand that is sadly, no longer the cas...
Canadian Map detailing the provinces, territories and their capital cities.
The history of the Canadian National Railway is also the history of Canada beacuse it linked the east to the west and vise versa. Before that we were as wild a frontier as you can think. If you want to learn about this great contribution to the past,...
Railway History in Canada
Sir John A. Macdonald was Canada's first Prime Minister. In recent years his name has been allowed to be maligned by the WOKE community. This is because of our most previous Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. We have great hopes the next PM will rebuild ... Here you can read abot the man and his true story.
Sir John A. Macdonald
As I have named this Board “I AmCanadian” I thought it only right that I share the commercial that inspired it. Yes, this non beer drinker takes her Canadian Pride from a beer commercial from 1994. How Canadian is that?
This site is an analyst as to the effectiveness of this commercial. It might be right and it might not be but Ican attest it must have been extremely effective because I am not the only one who got goose bumps the first time I heard it and still do o...
This site is an analyst as to the effectiveness of this commercial. It might be right and it might not be but Ican attest it must have been extremely effective because I am not the only one who got goose bumps the first time I heard it and still do o...
The Enduring Power of the "I Am Canadian" Campaign: A Case Study in Brand Storytelling - Brandvertising
British Columbia
The Province that holds my heart forever, Beautiful British Columbia, is where I grew up and where most of my ties still are and always will be.
In BC the mountains are giants and the rivers are canyons. It is the land of extremes and without a doubt the most beautiful place on earth.
Super, Natural BC | British Columbia Travel Information
Aldergrove Is where I spent my teen years & I still refer to it as my hometown.
Alder Grove Heritage Society
One of BC's most popular celebrity. Micheal J Fox is living proof that there is a silver lining to every cloud. He lives with grace & style while struggling with a dibilitating desease.
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research ...
Terry Fox, the pride of Canada is from BC and to this day I get goosebumps when I think of his sad struggle and how he never let it stop him till it did. I don't know if there is a Canadian who doesn't wish he made it to the end but we will keep him ...
Terry Fox Foundation: Finish it
Michael Bublé Can anybody croon like this guy? I think he could have even given Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin a run for their money. He certainly has the karisma to keep up with them. All from a native son of beautiful British Columbia
Michael Bublé Official Website
Salmon. One of the greatest fish to come out of the Fraser River or the north western waters of the Pacific Ocean.
Pacific Salmon Species Spotlight
Alberta
From foothills of the mighty rockies to praries as far as the eye can see and beyond. Alberta is a land like no other.
The stampede is not just a rodeo. It is 2 weeks of carnival and celebration of a western culture.
The Calgary Stampede | July 4-13, 2025
If you have ever traveled through the rockies this view will have been indelably stuck in your head forever. Lake Louise with it's blue Glacial waters reaching out from the mountain ranges.
Summer in Banff and Lake Louise | Banff & Lake Louise Tourism
Saskatchewan
Located in the Canadian prairies, Saskatchewan is known for its vast landscapes of rolling fields, sparkling lakes, & boreal forests. Rich in agriculture and natural resources, it really is an underrated province.
My adventures in Saskatchewan has just been of the drive through nature but that is only because I was the passenger and not the driver. I am told there is some pretty awesome camping in the province.
Tourism Saskatchewan
Corner Gas is a very popular Canadian TV sitcom about an imaginary town in Saskatchewan called “Dog River”
Corner Gas (TV Series 2004–2009) ⭐ 8.4 | Comedy
ALittle Mosque On The Prarie is another Canadian Sitcom set in Saskatchewan.
Little Mosque on the Prairie
I think when most people think of the Canadian Praries they think of wheat fields. Although that is a big agricultural product, Saskatchewan's main crop is Canola. Not only does it make for beautiful golden fields but it also produces a pretty versat...
Canola - Explore Saskatchewan Agriculture
Manitoba
I was born in Winnepeg, the capital of Manitoba & lived the first 9 years of my life there. Although it was almost a century ago I still have some loving memories of life in Manitoba.
Another Prarie province, Manitoba is so much motre than wheat fields and winter snow. Check out the camping, fishing and beaches in the province.
Travel Manitoba, Canada: Start Planning Your Trip
I remember Grandpa taking us to Lockport in the summer to go fishing and a stop at Skinners for chips. In the winter it was a great place to go tobogganing too.
Lockport | Manitoba - 1000 Towns of Canada
Everyone from Manitoba, where Metis or not knows all about the famous Louis Riel. Read his story here.
Who was Louis Riel?
Dauphin Manitoba is where my Ukranian Grandmother's family settled in the late 1800's. I didn't spend a lot of time there but I remember all the stories.
City of Dauphin - Home
Ontario
Ontario is the origins of my Father's family. It's also where I met & lived with my husband, Bob, for 40 years. No matter where I live it is home.
We lived in Niagara Falls for 12 years. It was a great place to call home. So much to see and do.
Niagara Falls - One Wonder After Another
Niagara wine region produces the best wine in the country. It's because of the 4 seasons mixed with the right soil conditions.
Niagara wine region
The Welland Canal. No matter how many times you see it the huge ships travelling the narrow river from one lock to the other is such a sight.
Niagara's Welland Canal
Many many happy memories of travelling through the trent and sitting to the side watching the boats.
Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site
I have always believed that every Canadian should see Ottawa at least once in their lives. It is not only historical it is also magical. It truly is the grandest jewel of the country.
Ottawa Tourism
Toronto has lived througth some major changes recently but it has always been a growing metropolis. Truly an exciting place when you are young and active. Maybe not so much as you grow older.
Visit Toronto | Destination Toronto
There was a time we used to jokingly refer to Algonquin Park as our ‘Summer Home’ when we would get 3 weeks off work every summer and spend every day canoeing in Algonquin. We would go back every autumn for a weekend and always made a day picnic in t...
Algonquin Provincial Park | Ontario, Canada | The Friends of Algonquin Park
Wayne Gretzky - The Great One is born and raised in Brampton Ontario
Wayne Gretzky Hockey Stats and Profile at hockeydb.com
The Group Of Seven - As one who lived most of her life in Ontario I have to admit great pride in the group of seven artists. Our favorite of the group passed before they formed but he is none the less a founding member, Tom Thomson
The Group Of Seven - Canadian Landscape Art Prints
Tom Thomson - because we love Algonquin Park so much it only goes to show that we are enamored with the life and times of Tom Thomson. Not to mention his magnificent artwork.
Tom Thomson
Quebec
Quebec is a beautiful province with it's farms, forests and mountains. Well woth visiting even if you are an Anglophone.
No matter the season there is something for everyone.
Say hello to winter adventures
Old world charm in an old world city.
Quebec City
Leonard Cohen - One of Quebec's finest sons.
LeonardCohen
Celine Dion - There was a time when she was a Montreal songbird.
Biography
Montreal Canadiens - You don't even have to be a hockey fan to appreciate the contribution this team has given to Canada throughout the decades.
Official Montréal Canadiens Website - NHL.com
Maple Syrup - Tapping the trees in early spring before the sap flows. There is nothing more Canadian than the taste of maple syrup on ice.
Quebec Maple Syrup Producers
New Brunswick
My home right now. New Brunswick is the western most province in the Canadian Maritimes. It is thick with forests, rivers & lakes. We are loving retired life here.
Hiking trails, canoe routes or recreational boating. The rivers & Lakes of NB are full of life and splendor.
Home | NB Parks
Covered bridges - NB is full of these old beautites crossing rivers but be aware they can be on some pretty rough roads. Some think it adds to the charm of them. Me, I just think it makes for a very bumpy ride.
Covered Bridges
Fundy National Park - Sights & scenes like you could never imagine. Well worth the winding drive along the high cliffs.
Fundy National Park
St. Andrews by the sea - a very quaint seaside village. We love to drive there for fish & chips.
Explore St. Andrews
Shediac - Home of the giant lobster. If you want a fresh lobster dinner I am told this is the town. We traveled here in the hight of tourist season in the summer. Too busy for us so we will return one day for that dinner.
Welcome! - Town of Shediac
Miramichi - A lovely town in the north western part of the province. Well worth multiple visits for the drive alone.
City of Miramichi
Old Sow - A natural whirlpool off the NB coast in the Bay Of Fundy. Anyone who have lived here long anough has a story about Old Sow. I honestly hope we never get to have a story of our own.
Old Sow Whirlpool: Nature's Swirling Enigma - Experience New Brunswick
McAdam Railway Station - in the small town of McAdam. If you are a train buff this is a must-see. The history of this station on these tracks is fascinating. At Xmas it lights up beautifully.
McAdam Railway Station - A National Historic Site
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia, one of Canada’s Atlantic provinces, is a stunning peninsula renowned for its rugged coastlines, maritime history, and vibrant cultural scene. Its capital, Halifax, serves as a hub of activity, blending rich heritage with modern amenities...
Although Nova Scotia is r5ight next door we have yet to spend much time there. We will rectify that soon.
Top 25 - Tourism Nova Scotia
The Blue Nose was a sailship made in Nova Scotia and sailed the waters around fishing and racing. It is concidered one of Canada's most famous sailships. She certainly was a beautiful craft.
Bluenose
Cape Breton Island - this will be our next Canadian vacation. We are very much looking forward to driving along these clifs and see what beauty awaits us there.
Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia – Official Travel Guide
Peggy's Cove. Probably one of the most visited destination of the Maritimes. I suppose we will have to visit just so we can say we were there but to honest, not a fan of touristy stuff.
Visitor Information-Directory: Peggy's Cove Coastal Region Nova Scotia
Anne Murray - Canada's very own snowbird songstress. Still a very classy lady and still calls Springhill Nova Scotia home. She is as genuine as it comes and she still can sing like an angel.
Home - Anne Murray
Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island, Canada's smallest province, is celebrated for its rolling farmland, picturesque beaches, and charming villages. Known as the birthplace of Confederation, it also boasts cultural ties to "Anne of Green Gables" and a thriving seaf...
PEI is as picturesque as they come. From the red clay beaches to the rolling hills covered in fields of potatoes. It is very much worth the visit.
Trip Ideas | Tourism PEI
There are 2 ways on and off the island other than air. One is by ferry and the other is by bridge. We we visited we took the ferry there and drove home on the bridge. Either way costs the same but they are two very different experiences.
Home | The Confederation Bridge
Lucy Maude Montgomery - Although she lived in Ontario she was born in PEI and spent her childhood summers growing up on the island where Ann of Green Gables came to life.
Lucy Maud Montgomery
It certain does seem to be true that it takes an island. There is something about a PEI potatoe. I think it's the clay soil. Good drainage.
PEI Potatoes - It Takes an Island
Cavendish Beach - The red cliffs are so beautiful to see in the sunrise but this beach is also a treasure trove of trinkets from shiny stones to seashells, sea glass and driftwood of all sizes and shapes. A day on the beach just doesn't seem enough t...
Cavendish | Tourism PEI
Newfoundland & Labrador
Newfoundland, Canada's easternmost province, is known for its rugged natural beauty, including dramatic cliffs, historic fishing villages, and abundant wildlife, not to mention the most cordial & endearing people on the planet.
The only province in Canada I have yet to visit. It is on my bucket list. So many places to see and people to visit.
Home - Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
The most interesting of all Canadian Cuisine would be Newfie food. I have had some great meals made by NFLD friends and some scary stuff too. The one constant, however, is the love behind each dish.
Traditional Newfoundland Recipes
Drink the Screech & kiss the cod! I think I might need 2 shots of screech first.
Kiss the cod and become Canadian in Newfoundland
Iceberg Alley - A must see place.
Iceberg Viewing - Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Short of air travel there is only one way one and off the rock. Ferry. There are two Ferries, One a 7 hour ride and the other a 12 hour ride. It depends on where you get on and off. Either way it is a long journey you must book well ahead of your vis...
Car & Ferry - Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
The Territories
Canada's three northern territories—Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut—are vast, remote regions known for their breathtaking wilderness, Indigenous cultures, and extreme climates. They offer stunning landscapes, from towering mountains and icy...
Northwest Territories
Spectacular NWT
The Yukon
It’s a different world up here
Nunavut
Home | Destination Nunavut
The Canadian Arctic - Facts
Arctic Archipelago
Pierre Burton came from Whitehorse, in the Yukon Territoy. He was a very famous autor who was and always will be famous for penning historical stories of the Canadian Railroad. He was an interesting character who came from an interesting background. ...
Pierre Berton