TGCBB will run from June 25 - July 1 - that gives you a week to hop around the different blogs, find out some Canadian facts and enter all of the great contests going on!
A few Canadian Facts:
- Canada did not have a national flag until February 15, 1965 when the Maple Leaf was adopted by parliament
- Newfoundland was the first area explored by Europeans, and the last to become an official province (1949)
- Basketball was invented by a Canadian, James Naismith
- Winnie the Pooh is based on a black bear from Winnipeg (he was donated to the London Zoo)
- one of MY favorite books, Anne of Green Gables, was written by Canadian Author Lucy Maude Montgomery
As a family, we host a bbq for our friends every year. It started off our first Canada Day living in this house, and has continued as an annual tradition. Over the years, the party has changed - what used to start in the evening and continue to the wee hours of the morning has now evolved into an afternoon get together and bbq, with most of our friends heading home between 8 and 10pm - things change when everyone starts having families - and of course we want the kiddo's to get in on the celebrations!
Canada Day 2010 - Jules all tired out from a long day |
Canada Day 2011 - the boys playing on the deck |
Canada Day 2011 - hubby ready for a party! |
And now - onto the prize! Kernels Popcorn has generously donated a $30.00 virtual gift card for one of MY readers. That means that YOU (well, all the Canadian YOU) have the chance to win it! Just use the rafflecopter form below to get your entries in - and remember, it is only open to Canadians (check out the Kernels Sponsor Spotlight)!
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We spend Canada day outside, in the sun and then enjoy some fireworks at night.
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ReplyDeleteHeading to the beach and having a BBQ with the family!
ReplyDeleteI go camping every Canada Day long weekend and we go down to the beach and set off fireworks and have a midnight swim! So fun! :3
ReplyDeleteWe spend time with family and watch the fireworks
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We'll be traveling to Ontario from Alberta to watch fireworks and celebrate with our family :)
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ReplyDeleteWe spend Canada Day watching parades and fireworks. There are lots of shows nearby so we have lots of options to choose from!
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ReplyDeleteI always spend Canada Day outside with friends and family!
ReplyDeleteWe celebrate with a BBQ
ReplyDeleteWe will be having a backyard BBQ with our family to celebrate Canada Day
ReplyDeletethis year we will be building a fence!
ReplyDeleteOur community has a whole weekend of fun and we try to get to the parade and the pancake breakfast.
ReplyDeleteFor the past few years (and weather permitting we will again this year) go out to Banff and hang out there for the day. They have a bunch of stuff going on there.
ReplyDeleteBBQ with my family
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Celebrate Canada Day by celebrating my daugher's birthday, she shares her birth day with Canada, we have an ice cream cake and go see the fireworks
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We celebrate Canada Day by having a neighbourhood barbeque!
ReplyDeleteUsually at community celebrations on Canada Day. Fireworks are great!
ReplyDeleteWe BBQ and then head to the fireworks
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ReplyDeleteThis year I think we'll do a picnic and take our daughter to see the fireworks.
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ReplyDeletewe usually watch fireworks at the bayfront
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We go to our local festivities and then our town has fireworks!
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We're usually very low key and watch the fireworks from our backyard, occasionally have a few friends or family members over. :)
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DeleteWe'll go down to the waterfront and watch the fireworks
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We celebrate my son's birthday on canada day
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Going to see the fireworks!
ReplyDeleteWe go to a friends place and they have swimming, fireworks, a live band and tons of people. We look forward to it every year. Great giveaway, I LOVE Kernels popcorn!
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always with my family
ReplyDeleteWe always attend our city's celebrations.
ReplyDeletehopefully doing a day trip
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ReplyDeleteOur family goes up to our trailer for Canada Day!
ReplyDeleteWe celebrate Canada Day with a barbecue
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We celebrate Canada at our community event.
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Watch fireworks from the balcony
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This year, we are having a barbeque for family and friends. I am going to make a Canada cake for dessert.
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Family BBQ
ReplyDeleteWatch fireworks at local park
ReplyDeletePicnic in the park!
ReplyDeleteAt Princess Island Park..with a bunch of Calgarians, Great Music, Yummy food..AND RED & WHITE FACE PAINT :)
ReplyDeleteWe go to the fireworks.
ReplyDeletehubby is home from work so hopefully we are able to find some fireworks for the kids to watch (but probably not as he has to be up at 4am the next morning to go to work)
ReplyDeleteGoing to watch fireworks and bbq
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its my birthday so cake and ifreworks
ReplyDeleteWe're driving to Ottawa to celebrate in the capital.
ReplyDeleteBB-Q and fireworks on TV.
ReplyDeleteUsually we celebrate with a bbq!
ReplyDeleteFor as long as I can remember, my mom's side of the family has held a reunion on July 1.
ReplyDeleteSpending the afternoon at park, then waiting till dark for the fireworks.
ReplyDeleteWe celebrate Canada Day by having a cookout.
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We go to Jasper National Park for their celebrations every year!
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isn't it funny how parties change as we get older! lol we like to go the city to take in the parade!
ReplyDeleteJust hanging out with my family.
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Fireworks & family time! DS turns ONE! YAY!
ReplyDeleteGoing hiking in Kananaskis
ReplyDeleteBBQ and fireworks of course!
ReplyDeleteI just relax and take it easy.
ReplyDeleteI love taking it easy and just enjoying the day quietly.
ReplyDeletewe celebrate Canada Day with a family BBQ
ReplyDeleteWe usually end up at the inlaws having burgers, bonfire, and fireworks!
ReplyDeleteWatching the fireworks with friends probably screaming alot. Hehe.
ReplyDeleteWe celebrate with a family & friends barbecue.
ReplyDeleteWe go to our local fairgrounds for some town fun and then fireworks.
ReplyDeleteProbably BBQ and pool fun with my cousins.
ReplyDeleteWe are celebrating a birthday with a BB-q, and then fireworks!
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we go to the fireworks the night before, then the parade and whatever activities for the little one!! then a bbq.
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parade, fireworks and fun with friends!
ReplyDeletevisiting our local parks that have events going on all day!
ReplyDeletethis year I'm going to go to a street festival and maybe keep my 4 year old up to watch the fireworks!
ReplyDeletebbq with friends
ReplyDeleteChecking out the local events in our city at the park
ReplyDeleteChecking out the local events in our city
ReplyDeleteUsually staying at home. Hoping for a BBQ this year.
ReplyDeleteWe are going to our local city celebration to watch a concert
ReplyDeleteNormally we have a bbq, make smores and just enjoy each other! Thanks so much for participating in TGCBB, we are very happy you took part! And MMMMMM I love Kernels Popcorn!
ReplyDeleteI will be spending the day with my family and working at night.
ReplyDeleteI am staying home, letting the kids flop around in their pool and eating tonnes of ice cream!
ReplyDeleteA family BBQ
ReplyDeleteBBQ then fireworks
ReplyDeleteWe celebrate simply by being awesome!
ReplyDeleteWater fun with sprinklers, pools, take in a parade, BBQ and end with fireworks display
ReplyDeleteThis year we will likely go down to the river and spend time at the cabin!
ReplyDeleteWe have a nice family get together, supper, a Canadian dessert, then if the weather is nice, we have a fire and make smores, or we got to the fireworks. Whatever we do we always have a nice time. Thanks for joining #TGCBB!
ReplyDeleteWe usually join the Canada Day celebrations in Wascana Park in Regina, SK. This year, we are going to Moose Jaw for a 10 km race I am doing..then a pancake breakfast afterward and checking out whatever else is happening in Moose Jaw tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteWe usually spend Canada Day with a picnic in the park or BBQ.
ReplyDeleteWe don't normally tend to do anything special right on Canada Day.
ReplyDeleteBBQ and fireworks! :)
ReplyDeleteWe usually just hang around the house and maybe watch some fireworks later.
ReplyDeleteHaving a BBQ
ReplyDeletewe go down to the marina for live music and yummy fatty treats for the whole after noon till night time then we watch some fire works!
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ReplyDeleteI celebrate by watching fireworks!
ReplyDeleteHave to say great giveaway hun! Love the pic of you and your babe, so sweet. Stopping in from TGCBB!
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