2018-04-23 14:44
This post is in partnership with Ford CanadaAs Canadians, the winter thickening of our blood primes us for spring. Now, as the 96th of January passes and the mercury rises out of the negativ… Read More
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2017-09-12 12:00
Sitting around a campfire telling stories is where the first notions of broadcasting our manly stories on the interwebs first occurred. My cheeks hurt as I laughed at another story, I blurte… Read More
2017-08-28 01:03
Maple taffy on snow instantly reminds me of school trips to the sugar bush, sweet sticky maple goodness wrapped on a stick was our reward for braving the cold days learning about maple syrup… Read More
2017-08-26 14:57
The Beattie Family runs their vodka distillery on the same land they have been farming for over 100 years in Alliston, Ontario. Known as Ontario's first farm crafted potato vodka, Beattie's… Read More
2017-08-25 11:37
100 Dollar Bill - The 100-dollar note was put into circulation through major banks in November 2011, made of a durable polymer instead of the traditional paper notes. The note… Read More
2017-08-24 14:31
I cannot recall anything more relaxing than waking up at a respectable time on Saturday morning grabbing a coffee and sitting down to watch a couple hours of fishing shows in the television… Read More
2017-08-23 13:03
Grundy Lake Provincial Park was established in 1959 to provide some of the best outdoor recreation activities in the popular Georgian Bay tourist area. The park designation has pro… Read More
2017-08-22 12:06
It has happened to us all, you travel somewhere warm and sunny and someone local asks you where you are from. You proudly tell them you're Canadian. "Canada!? That must be cold! Do you… Read More
2017-08-21 11:25
Promo photo for LetterkennyIt doesn’t get more Canadian than this: six of the actors who co-star in CraveTV’s Canadian comedy Letterkenny met star and creator Jared Keeso in… Read More
2017-08-20 12:29
Tofino, British ColumbiaBy martin bell - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=60549990A popular resort town in the summer, Tofino is Vancouver Island's fav… Read More
2017-08-19 13:49
When Hidekazu Tojo emigrated from Japan to Vancouver in 1971, sushi was not on the menu. Most people didn't eat raw fish and thought seaweed belonged in the ocean. In 1974, determined to mak… Read More
2017-08-18 10:18
Mount Logan is the highest mountain in Canada and the second-highest peak in North America, after Denali. It is also believed to have the largest… Read More
2017-08-17 11:15
Post By Michael FaulknerStan Rogers was a Canadian folk singer and songwriter, born in Hamilton, Ontario. There's a list of great songs Rogers was able to release before his tragic death bac… Read More
2017-08-16 11:41
Prince Edward Island National Park stretches out over 65 kilometres of shoreline, made up of beaches, red sandstone cliffs and rolling sand dunes on the North Shore of Prince Edward Island… Read More
2017-08-15 11:32
The Canadian animated television show The Raccoons was centered around Bert Raccoon and married roomates Ralph and Melissa Raccoon. The shows mostly involved the trio's efforts against the&n&hell…Read More
2017-08-14 11:50
Canada’s inaugural and flagship national park is impressive with more than 6,000 square kilometres of mountain wilderness and is part of the larger Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks UNESCO… Read More
2017-08-13 12:08
Possibly the Northwest Territories most iconic, most photographed structure, the Our Lady of Victory church in downtown Inuvik. Also known as the Igloo Church, it is a bleach-white cylinder… Read More
2017-08-12 17:10
James William Black of Berwick, Nova Scotia was granted a U.S. patent on December 8, 1885, and a Canadian patent on July 5, 1886, for "ice-cream soda". Black's ice-cream soda… Read More
2017-08-11 12:32
Every year on the second weekend of August things start to change in my hometown, an amusement park pops up in my old grade school yard, the streets start to get busier, the store fronts beg… Read More
2017-08-10 11:39
Jasper National Park, AlbertaBy Talhamujahid at the English language Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11369898The first time I had ever laid eyes on J… Read More
2017-08-09 14:31
My brother and I used to turn my parent's basement into a WWF wrestling ring. Often we would take turns pretending to be different wrestling characters, and for safety we used beanbag chairs… Read More
2017-08-08 14:08
One stadium in Toronto has hosted The Blue Jays, The Raptors, The Buffalo Bills and Toronto Argonauts, as well as many concerts and plenty of main events. It is now known as the Rogers Centr… Read More
2017-08-07 12:56
Known for it's Root Beer in a frosted mug, A & W Food Services Canada Inc. is a chain of fast-food restaurants. Its origins come from the U.S. back to when Roy W. Allen op… Read More
2017-08-06 11:32
The Montreal Canadiens are a NHL hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec. The club's official name is le Club de hockey Canadien, often referred to as the Ha… Read More
2017-08-05 10:59
Oka cheese is a surface-ripened, semi-soft cheese, it has the typical orange rind and expected pungency of the washed-rind style. It’s buttery and creamy with mellow, nutty notes… Read More
2017-08-04 10:48
Peter and John Kamoulakos tried to introduce Bluenosers to traditional Greek style gyro's during the late 1960s at their small restaruant in Bedford, N.S. The brothers soon found, however, t… Read More
2017-08-03 10:32
Sprawling over an estimated 8000 square kilometers of rugged Canadian shield is Ontario's oldest and largest provincial park. Algonquin Provincial Park is located between Georgian Bay and th… Read More
2017-08-02 11:07
Polar Bear statue in Churchill, ManitobaChurchill is a Canadian town on the Hudson Bay in the far north of the province of Manitoba. It's best known for polar bears that inhabit the area in… Read More
2017-08-01 11:09
The Elephant Show is a Canadian children's television show that featured the adventures of the Canadian singing trio Sharon, Lois & Bram and Elephant. Elephant doesn't speak bu… Read More
2017-07-31 10:03
Primarily located in southern Saskatchewan but sprinkled into lower Alberta and Manitoba are the Canadian Prairies. The Canadian Prairies are the northernmost section of the Great Plains of… Read More
2017-07-30 10:25
Photo By Bell Ronald L,Moose are the largest of all the deer species. Males are immediately recognizable by their huge antlers, which can spread 6 feet from end to end and are used to fight… Read More
2017-07-29 10:05
Killbear Provincial Park is immortalized in many Group of Seven paintings and a visit to the park feels like you are stepping into the canvas. Rocky shores jutting into Georgian Bay; clear… Read More
2017-07-28 11:50
We Canadians have learned to embrace what others typically hide away from. The frigid cold of winter is one of those things we cannot escape (until we are 65+ and become snowbirds) so we mak… Read More
2017-07-27 11:53
The word circus was once synonymous with kitsch and frivolity. While it was always about spectacle, the word for many conjures up visions of caged animals, questionable workers and greedy sc… Read More
2017-07-26 10:47
We Canadian’s have weird words for normal things. Some examples include: a 3 seater sofa being called a chesterfield, the great folk in Saskatchewan call hooded sweatshirts bunnyhugs a… Read More
2017-07-25 10:54
In a small town in rural Quebec in the 1950's a hero was made. With the simple act of adding cheese curds to their french fries and gravy, this mysterious person created an entire food group… Read More
2017-07-24 11:46
A POST BY MIKE CIUFFINIThe Trans-Canada Highway connects all ten provinces of Canada from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean. The main stretch of the highway runs 8,030 km, and in total… Read More
2017-07-23 10:06
I have often laughed at actors in movies portraying a frustrated French Canadian yelling out a loud "Tabernak!!" I laughed, but I never really understood the meaning behind the french curse… Read More
2017-07-22 10:46
Ever wonder where the saying "The real McCoy" comes from? Canadian inventor Elijah McCoy's automatic lubricating system out preformed the competition by such a large margin that railroad eng… Read More
2017-07-21 11:50
The Montreal bagel, is a extraordinary variety of handmade and wood-fired baked bagel. In contrast to the New York-style bagel, the Montreal bagel is smaller, thinner, sweeter… Read More
2017-07-20 11:19
In 1904, Saint André Bessette (Brother Andre), began the construction of St. Joseph, a small chapel on the slopes of Mont Royal near Notre Dame College. Soon the growin… Read More
2017-07-19 11:29
The Bay of Fundy stretches out over 320 km across Canada's epic East Coast. Separating Nova Scotia and New Brunswick it is home to the highest tides on earth, the rarest whales in the world… Read More
2017-07-18 12:46
Red Green DVD Home ScreenThe Red Green show is about a handyman who tries to find shortcuts to most of his projects, trusting most of his work to duct tape, which he calls "the handyman… Read More
2017-07-17 11:42
No Canadian Childhood is complete without the delicious bright orange cheese sauce of KD also known as Kraft Dinner. When it comes to the consumption of boxed mac and cheese, Canadians… Read More
2017-07-16 11:03
Located in Vaughan, Ontario (about 20 mins north of downtown Toronto on a good traffic day) is Canada's largest theme park, Canada's Wonderland. The park has over 65 rides, 16 of those being… Read More
2017-07-15 11:20
Going fast is a lot of fun, there is no doubt, but the best place to go fast is on the track and it's probably best to leave it to the professionals, like the ones that drive at the Honda In… Read More
2017-07-14 11:40
The Beaver (castor canadensis) was key to our country's creation. Beavers topped the wildlife most wanted list in the 1600s and early 1700s when fur hats became ''So hot right now''&nbs&hell…Read More
2017-07-13 11:42
I will take ''Delicious fried Canadian treats'' for $800 Alex. That's right fellow Canadians, ''What is a BeaverTail'' was once an answer on the TV game show Jeopardy. They are a pretty big… Read More
2017-07-12 12:08
Imagine windswept white pines and picturesque granite islands intertwined along the Saint Lawrence River where you can explore secluded bays by kayak or powerboat. Enjoy your time by the riv… Read More
2017-07-11 11:57
While it's true origins are as hazy as the hot smoke that brings this kosher brisket to completion, Montreal Smoked Meat (or just smoked meat if you are in Montreal) has been popular in Mont… Read More
2017-07-10 11:36
Mr. Dressup is a children's television show that aired every weekday morning on Canadian television sets across the country from 1967 - 1996, and if you missed it you would be so mad at your… Read More
2017-07-09 10:06
Used under creative commons. Creator: meddygarnetA POST BY MIKE CIUFFINIAround the world Canadians are thought to be polite, happy-go-lucky and generous. When people hear you are f… Read More
2017-07-08 12:25
Wayne Douglas Gretzky born January 26, 1961 played twenty seasons in the National Hockey League for four teams from 1979 to 1999. Nicknamed "The Great One", h… Read More
2017-07-07 13:01
A POST BY MIKE CIUFFINIA more distinctive Canadian identity for soccer is beginning to take shape. The success of Canadian teams in North America’s top professional league, M… Read More
2017-07-06 11:07
In 2015 the USA became the First country besides Canada to offer up the delicious taste blend that is, All Dressed. Combining the flavours of the 4 pillars of Canadian potato chips world, Ba… Read More
2017-07-05 10:55
The Paint Roller, invented by Norman Breakey.Could you imagine having to paint an entire room, or house with only a brush!? That’d be a nightmare of a task to complete. We can thank Ca… Read More
2017-07-04 12:20
Sault Sainte Marie is home to a great mix of things that I love, wilderness, fresh air and pizza. There is a population of around 75,000 people, but it doesn't feel like it at… Read More
2017-07-03 13:16
If you’ve ever bowled in Canada you are probably used to seeing a few of the lanes only having 5 pins and using smaller balls with no finger holes. That’s because 5 pin bowling i… Read More
2017-07-02 13:31
The champagne of Ginger Ales was Created by Canadian pharmacist and chemist John J. McLaughlin in 1904. Labelled "Dry" to alert shoppers it was not nearly as sweet as other Ginger… Read More
2017-07-01 12:30
freeimages.com/photographer/iamiam-52606Our flag is beautiful, and it reflects the bright, cheery, whimsical, outdoor-loving people it represents. In flag-speak, the flag features a red… Read More
2017-07-01 12:17
Two weeks have passed since the Kindle Paperwhite arrived on my door. Two weeks have passed since I made reading a part of my daily routine. I find it remarkable how as a younger man reading… Read More
2017-06-30 11:37
Held annually in February, Roll up the Rim to Win is Tim Hortons (another one of our favourite Canadian things) biggest marketing campaign nationwide. The premise is simple; buy an eligible… Read More
2017-06-29 12:49
Air show's have been keeping crowds on the edge of their seats since the beginning of time, starting with Pterodactyls swooping over cave people. In modern time we are fortunate en… Read More
2017-06-28 10:23
Often incorrectly identified as Canadian bacon (which isn't actually Canadian at all!), Pealmeal bacon is a pork loin from the back of the pig. the loin is trimmed of all fat, wet cured, and… Read More
2017-06-27 11:23
After spending almost 35 years on this planet I have realized that nothing else defines Canadian identity or character more than winter. The harshness of winter brings out the best in… Read More
2017-06-26 12:12
Marten River Provincial Park is nestled in on 400 hectares of prime Canadian wilderness in Northeastern Ontario. It is located just off of the highway by the h… Read More
2017-06-25 18:33
Canadian 1: "Put on your runners, grab your double-double and go pick me up a mickey and a two-four ya keener. Store's only three klicks away."Canadian 2: "Give'r bud don't get yourself in a… Read More
2017-06-24 10:07
POST BY MIKE CIUFFINIHalifax Citadel Hill watches over the city’s downtown core and is an official National Historic Site. It is a reminder of Halifax’s history and militar… Read More
2017-06-23 11:16
The Canadian summer starts near the end of June. It is around this time that our igloo's melt away and we are left with no choice but to find cover elsewhere.No we don't live in Igloo's, but… Read More
2017-06-22 11:10
David Suzuki is one of Canada's best-known environmental activists. Now age 81, he is an endearing figure to generations of Canadians, due in part to his role on television programs such as… Read More
2017-06-21 11:16
78 years ago a brilliantly delicious Canadian treat was born. Coffee Crisp, with it's rich chocolaty taste combined with a smooth coffee flavour and crispy wafer, has been delighting Ca… Read More
2017-06-20 11:35
Stretching over 21,000 kilometers, "The Great Trail" holds the distinction of world's longest recreational trail; that's right world, ours is bigger than yours. While the trail is not yet fu… Read More
2017-06-19 11:46
POST BY MIKE CIUFFINIThrough the mist of an inclined roadway in Banff National Park is the magical glacial-fed Lake Louise and the impressive Fairmont Chateau that overlooks it.Incredibly sc… Read More
2017-06-18 11:52
Post By Cody with a ‘Y‘Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables is the first in a series of nine novels following the enchanting Anne Shirley through her life. Anne has… Read More
2017-06-17 12:16
Post By Sarah EvansCanada is home to many accomplished authors, poets, and essayists whose volumes of work have achieved international acclaim. However, none come to mind as quickly as our v… Read More
2017-06-16 11:05
Terry Fallis is a Canadian public relations professional-turned multi-award winning author.His first novel, The Best Laid Plans, was not accepted by a publisher so was released by podcast an… Read More
2017-06-15 13:34
I remember being in grades 2 through 5 and walking around my elementary school's library and picking out books that had a mysterious or thrilling cover (ya I know, I totally judged a book by… Read More
2017-06-14 16:36
English born Canadian author Malcolm Gladwell single handedly reignited my interest in reading. His unique ability to blend the human element with quantitative data left me wanting mor… Read More
2017-06-14 12:52
Hello all you loyal readers and those out there in gigabyte land who have been following our 150 Favourite Canadian Things!Recently our friends at Amazon reached out to us about giving the g… Read More
2017-06-13 11:41
FreeImages.com/Julie Elliott-AbshireMike Myers, Jim Carrey, Catherine O’Hara, Martin Short, Dan Aykroyd, Norm Macdonald, Russell Peters, John Candy (RIP), Lorne Michaels, Eugene Levy… Read More
2017-06-12 12:40
POST BY MIKE CIUFFINIEvery year, Canadian hockey fans grow out their beards and don their unwashed jerseys to watch their favourite team compete in the NHL playoffs for a chance to win the S… Read More
2017-06-11 12:04
Giving Canadians red finger tips and weird smelling breath since the 1970s , Ketchup Chips is the classic combination of adding ketchup-flavoured seasoning to potato chips. Every c… Read More
2017-06-10 13:17
Hey! I'm walking here! Is something you rarely hear on the town and city streets throughout Canada.It happens everyday. We bump into someone accidentally, or we may cut someone off wit… Read More
2017-06-09 14:14
POST BY MIKE CIUFFINIIn the nation’s capital, the cornerstone on which this great country was built lies atop a grassy hill. The towering gothic-style buildings known as the Parliament… Read More
2017-06-08 11:52
One of the funnier commercials that aired in Canada was for Midas in 2011. The commercial depicts what a Canadian police chase would like if the cars didn't have winter tires installed. The… Read More
2017-06-07 11:34
While the nail dates back centuries, it was a Canadian who brought forward the Ardox spiral nail.Allan B. Dove, born in Scotland, became a metallurgist in Hamilton, Ontario. It was there he… Read More
2017-06-06 12:46
Jutting out of the Niagara Escarpment, the Bruce Peninsula is full of rich diversity and awe-inspiring natural features. Home to two Canadian National Parks, including Fathom Five National M… Read More
2017-06-05 13:07
Thanks to Hinterland Who's Who, I know a bit about the animals that represent our country like the illustrious beaver, the renowned moose, the distinguished gannet and the famed loon all nob… Read More
2017-06-04 13:37
Born in Toronto in 1954, the now Cara owned chain Swiss Chalet has been ingrained into the fabric of Canadian lives thanks to the Festive Special and Chalet Sauce.Chalet sauce even has its o… Read More
2017-06-03 15:47
Go to any all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean and you will inevitably hear a Canadian asking for a "rye and coke" and receiving a look of confusion from a bartender. Rye is Canadian slang… Read More
2017-06-02 12:15
If you have been out for a stroll in your neighbourbood lately, you will have probably noticed a lot more red and white in everyone's gardens. That is because a special tulip has been made t… Read More
2017-06-01 11:39
What do blockbusters like Titanic, Brokeback Mountain, The Incredible Hulk, Mean Girls, Twilight and The Day After Tomorrow have in common? They all feature the best stand-in of all time, Ca… Read More
2017-05-31 12:26
In 1912 a candy roller for the Williams Neilson candy company submitted his vision of a peanut butter filled chocolate log to an internal chocolate bar contest. Harold Orwin would go on to w… Read More
2017-05-30 12:20
It is a symbol of Toronto, a masterful piece of engineering, a field trip staple, fodder for a million postcards and the subject of countless phallic jokes that have been and are to come; it… Read More
2017-05-29 11:14
There are few people on Canadian television that speak as loud as they dress. Don Cherry is a Canadian sports commentator and retired NHL player and coach. Co-hosting along side Ron Ma… Read More
2017-05-28 12:42
The Muskoka-region of Ontario feels iconically Canadian. This has a lot to do with the Group of Seven capturing the area so vividly in their paintings, which hang on the walls of the last se… Read More
2017-05-27 11:49
Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) has a rich history of exploration, adventure, control, trading and more that spans over 340 years. There is way too much history to write about in this blurb… Read More
2017-05-26 11:02
Otherwise known as the Aurora Borealis, the Northern Lights have been been dancing across the world's sky for centuries, and while they may not be unique to Canada, we proudly have the North… Read More
2017-05-25 16:13
Rope swing in to the water at Wilderness ToursWe were given the chance to see the full majesty of the Ottawa River on our trip through Ontario’s Highlands. We also had the pleasure to… Read More
2017-05-24 10:48
“Whatever it takes, I know I can make it through.” These are the famous opening lines to Degrassi: The Next Generation, but they really speak volumes to the entire franchise.&nbs&hell…Read More
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