MrGreen

Do you do anything to mark today, do you care??? Coming from England I personally like the whole idea of being able to actually openly celebrate the country you live in...and actually WANT to celebrate it.

We're off to a Canada Day 'rib-off' competition at a friends house for a few beers in the sunshine and some tasty BBQ's ribs...with a flag stuck in the coleslaw no doubt.

Have fun!

ExKiwilass

Yeah. We have Waitangi day in NZ and it was always political and about Maori grievances, not really a celebratory day at all.

I've been told that we will be going into Whitehorse today. Apparently there's a big celebration planned with lots of activities for the kids.

JonboyE

Working.

But will go down to the pier this evening to watch a couple of bands and see the fireworks.

Auld Yin

It's quite a big thing in Canada with lots of backyard gatherings, BBQ's, good food, luscious liquid refreshments and, of course, fireworks. It is even bigger if the day occurs on a Saturday or Sunday. Hopefully the weather is good for everyone across the country.

HAPPY CANADA DAY TO ALL

rgilbert

we went into Halifax and watched the military tattoo parade. It was fun and everyone was waving their flags.

Butch Cassidy

Forkin Workin Int I.

Cookie

Went to The Raising of the Flag ceremony yesterday, had afternoon tea with Mayor and enjoyed some live outdoor music by the river and enjoyed the late night fireworks. (NG has it's Canada Day on the 30th June to fit in with our neighbouring town's big parade and fireworks today.)

Today I was working from 9-4 but managed to get to see the parade, attended a lunchtime bbq, came home had another bbq with my family and have just been invited out to the Dignans for another bbq this evening. I think I will just drink beer tonight

Deva

I was in NZ a few years ago and was amazed by the low key nature of Waitangi Day. Coming from Canada I naively expected it to be an exuberant occasion.

Here in Ottawa today I went to Parliament Hill to watch the flag raising ceremony, the changing of the guard and the Musical Ride. It was great to see everyone out having a great time. Eventually the stress of being in a huge crowd with an infant and a toddler wore me down and I have retreated home for a BBQ with friends.

I hope all expats have a great day, especially those enjoying Canada Day for the first time.

Oink

I was going to take the boat around to Coal Harbour and watch the fireworks but the wind has got up and sea in really rough. Also, I don't fancy going under the Lion's gate bridge in the dark. So it'll just be a bbq/piss-up on the dock.

Flogger

Stacked some wood,went to park,came home.Took the water pump apart.Fixed that,though got covered in water,tried to get air out of upstairs water system,failed.Scratched head. played football with son till he started sulking.Stacked more wood.
Drunk a beer,now started another.Want to go to bed.

Edited to add,picked up dog crap and he could crap for England.

Kirsty John and Dominic

i worked today but going with wife and boy to the okotoks fireworks happy canada day

Kirstine

We went to a pancake breakfast at the legion, watched the parade and had a browse around the car show that was on.

There's a free concert, outdoor movie and fireworks tonight but we've been out all day so I intend to relax indoors for a while.

Piff Poff

We've been painting window frames and skirting, did think about watching the fireworks but as they don't start until 10:45pm I think we'll give that a miss as we've both got work tomorrow

4d32ftw

went down t'riverside park and baked in the sun, sat on the beach and then spent a while eating and listening to music with what seemed like the entire population of kamloops never seen so many people here before

Helen Parnell

What I love about Canada is that we actually celebrate the day. Most Canadians are proud to be Canadian and want to celebrate it.

I know i left the Uk a few years ago, but i just do not remember the same celebrations for St Georges day. Is it a bank holiday yet or do you still have to work?

i am lucky to have been able to take the day off work and went quadding at McClean Creek which i had never done before. Had a bbq at the same spot with plenty of wine and steak and some good friends.

Great day, full of mud, wine and good cheer.


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