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Thursday, June 27, 2013

Canada Day - July 1st

This commemorates that on July 1, 1861 the unification of three colonies into one country. See Sharon Ledwith's advice for Canada Day 2013:



My Canada…more than Maple Syrup and Mounties 

Happy Canada Day to all my fellow Canadians! Hope you’re kick-starting your holiday by planning to attend one of the many events July 1st has to offer around the area where you live. Most of the day, we usually hang out with family and friends on our dock until dusk—eat, drink, and be merry—then go watch the fireworks display in town. Note to self—bring the bug spray.

So what about you? Don’t know how you’re going to celebrate Canada’s 146th Birthday? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Sit down, grab a cup of whatever you please (hey, it’s a holiday after all), and check out the list of activities to choose from below:

 Go to the beach. Use the holiday to bake in the sun (don’t forget the SPF), enjoy the warm weather and cool water.

 Go to the park, fly a kite or walk your dog. Most Canucks spend this holiday outdoors so you’ll be able to take advantage of the summer heat and maybe make a new friend.

 Have your family and friends over for an old fashioned barbecue. Sip on your favorite brand of beer and appreciate what it means to be Canadian.

 Go to your town’s local parade. Show your pride by dressing up in all red and white—the Canada flag or maple leaf temporary tattoos are a favorite among celebrants!

 Go to a carnival. Eat fried dough, snack on cotton candy, drink beer, go on all your favorite rides (you may want to bring a puke bag) and play all the games.

 Look up local concerts in your area. Many cities and towns hold festivals where bands will play music at outdoor venues.

 Go for a ride in a hot air balloon. This fun activity lets you admire our beautiful country from thousands of feet in the air.

 Go to your local brewery. Canadians love beer, so there is no better way to celebrate our birthday than to take a tour of your favorite brewery. Many of these tours are free and come with samples. Lake of Bays Brewing Company and Muskoka Brewery are my top picks!

 Go camping. Take a couple days off work, and enjoy everything that the Canadian wilderness has to offer. Tons of provincial parks to choose from!

 There is nothing more Canadian than hockey. Visit the Hockey Hall of Fame. Take an exhibit tour and honor your favorite players.

 Go to a citizenship ceremony. There is nothing more patriotic than watching new citizens take an oath to love, honor, and respect our country.

 Go to your local fireworks show. There is nothing more beautiful than watching the colorful explosions light up the sky. Plus saying ‘ohhh—ahhh’ is always fun.

 Go fishing. Canada is famous for their awesome bass (and pickerel) fishing and this is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and celebrate Canada.

 Go white water rafting (still want to do this one). Canada’s rivers offer a variety of different difficulty levels so whether you’re a rafting pro or a rookie in search of an adventure, rafting is always a fun activity.

 Last, but not least, lounge by the pool (or on a beach) and read a good book.
 May I make a suggestion? The Last Timekeepers and the Arch of Atlantis is a hot, family read, ready to download on your ereader at your pleasure. Take a peek:

Children are the keys to our future. And now, children are the only hope for our past.

When 13-year-old Amanda Sault and her annoying classmates are caught in a food fight at school, they're given a choice: suspension or yard duty. The decision is a no-brainer. Their two-week crash course in landscaping leads to the discovery of a weathered stone arch in the overgrown back yard. The arch isn't a forgotten lawn ornament but an ancient time portal from the lost continent of Atlantis.

Chosen by an Atlantean Magus to be Timekeepers--legendary time travelers sworn to keep history safe from the evil Belial--Amanda and her classmates are sent on an adventure of a lifetime. Can they find the young Robin Hood and his merry band of teens? If they don't, then history itself may be turned upside down.

Sharon Ledwith is the author of the middle-grade/YA time travel series, THE LAST TIMEKEEPERS, available through Musa Publishing. When not writing, researching, or revising, she enjoys reading, yoga, kayaking, time with family and friends, and single malt scotch. Sharon lives in the wilds of Muskoka in Central Ontario, Canada, with her hubby, a water-logged yellow Labrador and moody calico cat.


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22 comments:

  1. Happy Canada Day!

    Wonderful advice for a fun holiday, Sharon.

    Congratulations of a great book. My granddaughter and I love The Last Timekeepers and the Arch of Atlantis. We're eagerly waiting for your next book.:)

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    1. Thanks, Sloane and K! The prequel will be here August 30th! Doing the cover design now!Enjoy the 4th of July! Cheers!

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  2. Thanks for clarifying one of those holidays that I'm kind of vague on, Sharon. I'm halfway through reading The Last Timekeepers and the Arch of Atlantis to my daughter and loving it. Happy Canada Day!

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    1. Only half way? What's up with that, Sara? LOL! Take your time and enjoy it. As for our Canuck holiday - it's pretty much the same as your Independence Day! Hugs!

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  3. Happy Canada Day from below the border!

    I loved traveling in your country (N.B, P.E.I., Old Quebec, Montreal) some years ago. (Oh, and Niagara Falls, Canadian side.) More than that, I appreciate the sense of honor, strong ethics and love for the environment that is often expressed by Canadians I read and listen to.

    Canada Rocks!

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    1. Ashantay, you went to PEI? Anne of GG territory? Oh, you are so lucky. So want to go there. But from Downunder it would be so costly I'd need a mortgage for the air fare. PEI sort of means peaceful to me, but I guess there are times when it is flooded with tourists. Still, I want to see the autumn (fall) trees etc.

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    2. Thanks so much, Ashantay! I've been all the places you've been. Have lots of relatives out east, eh. Vonnie - I've been to the Anne of Green Gables house! Loved it! The people there are so awesome! And if you want to see the fall trees - come up to my place in Muskoka - I'll show you something you'll never forget! Cheers!

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  4. Hey Sharon do you happen to be employed by the Canadian Tourist Board . If not you should be :) I would love to visit Canada it sounds fabulous !

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    1. LOL, no! But if you decide to visit, Susan, my door is always open to you! Cheers!

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  5. I am Canadian. From Nova Scotia, where you'll find uncrowded beaches, quiet woodland trails (black flies included at no extra charge) and a rockin' nightlife in Halifax, the capital city. A pub on every corner is not exaggeration.

    Here is further explanation of what it means to be Canadian, hehe:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRI-A3vakVg

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    1. Grace/Lu - a pub on every corner? You Blue-nosers rock! Our beaches can be a tad overcrowded, but hey, our winters are so long, and we need to release! Cheers!

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  6. Thanks for this, Sharon & Vonnie. As a United States-ian, I must admit I don't know as much about our neighbors to the north as I'd like. We'll be celebrating just a few days later here, of course, on the 4th of July. bring on the fireworks!

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    1. I hear ya, Kadee! Our fireworks are scheduled all around the different towns. Looking forward to it! We pretty much celebrate the same way. Love the feeling of being part of a wonderful country, as I'm sure you do! Cheers and Happy Independence Day!

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  7. Anyone reading the comments in the GTA (Greater Toronto Area), should come to Stouffville for the Annual Strawberry Festival!!

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    1. Are you freaking kidding me! I used to live near Stouville! I remember the big Stouville Market. I wonder if it's still around? Wishing you a wonderful Canada Day, and enjoy your strawberries! I live in Muskoka, so I'll be hunting for blueberries soon! Cheers!

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  8. Thanks, hotcha! Hmmm... I kinda like your name. Cheers!

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  9. Hey, Vonnie, thanks for hosting me! Hope you at least use one of my suggestions during the weekend! Don't forget the SPF! Hugs and cheers!

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  10. Hey Sharon and Vonnie!

    Happy Canada Day long weekend! I'm in Ottawa, getting ready to enjoy the (rain?!) long weekend. No fear, got the BBQ, the beer, pool, fireworks and bands all worked out. Lots to do regardless of the weather in the Nation's Capital!

    Did the camping gig when I was younger (not that I'm old sheesh, but now I prefer hotels to tents lol!). And coming from a small town with lots of trees and near Algonquin Par, I avoid the May/June black fly season.

    I even set my debut novella in that area, bugs and all - some people thought the camping angle was strange but hey - write what you know right!

    Have a great holiday, fellow Canadians - to my American friends -yours is next so have a great forth of July!

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    1. Hey, Anne! Sorry for the late reply! Yes, the holiday was great, the beer was cold, and the bugs weren't so bad! Thanks for stopping by!

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  11. I get to celebrate both July 4th and 1st. (I grew up in Canada but was born and live in the States now) And camping would be my choice of celebration :) Hope you had a good one, Vonnie!

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    1. Yes, we used to camp all the time when the kiddos were younger, and then we bought a cottage. Fun times, those camping days! Cheers, Clarissa!

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