Your 100 favourite Canadian things

Your 100 favourite Canadian things

What's not to love about Canada? Not much, but when asked about what they DO love, our readers shared hundreds of favourite things about our home and native land. Did yours make the list?
Updated:
2009-11-02 08:48
Published:
2008-07-27 00:00
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Top 10 favourite Canadian things

We Canadians love our health care and hockey. And don't keep us from our Tim Hortons coffee — preferably with beavertails and butter tarts. From the rolling Atlantic to the Rocky Mountains, we boast about our hearty multiculturalism and polite people.

When Kathy Ullyott, Homemakers Magazine's editor-in-chief, asked you to share your top 10 favourite Canadian things, our e-mail inboxes overflowed.

There are many things that make us proud to live in the Great White North, including our crazy Canadian weather. Sure, we complain about it, but we really cherish beautifully coloured leaves in the fall, snow-fort wars in winter, cherry blossoms in spring and lakeside vacations in the summer.

From the thousands of suggestions we got, we culled this list of 100 reasons to love Canada — beginning with the 10 that were named by the most readers:

Readers's top 10 Canadian favourites
10. Tim Hortons
"Coffee addicts unite! … Who can resist rolling up the rim?" wrote Anne Shelton of Toronto. Yes, we love Tim's coffee, Timbits, Iced Capps frozen cappuccinos, sour cream cake and maple doughnuts — spelled d-o-u-g-h-n-u-t-s, please, not d-o-n-u-t-s! (See item 56 on this list for more on Canadian spellings.)

9. The beautiful Canadian Rocky Mountains, "...still mostly untouched. You can go hiking without running into crowds of people." (Lasha MacLeod, Sherwood Park, Alta.)

8. Fresh water
That includes our lakes to swim and fish in, clean drinking water, rivers, streams and ponds. "The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway are proud parts of our history in discovering the country," said Terri McBride of Hunstville, Ont.

7. Hockey
Included in "Our Game" are CBC's Hockey Night in Canada — both the show and its former theme song — as well as national teams: The Vancouver Canucks, Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames, Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, and Montreal Canadiens, Cheers to our women's teams too. In Canada, hockey is "the sport that brings friends and communities together," said Kim O'Reilly, Calgary, Alta.

6. Health care
Barbara White of Barrie, Ont. said it best: "Having a husband diagnosed with cancer at 33 and, 10 years later, still waking up beside him and watching our children grow together makes me thankful every day that I am a Canadian. I have not had to get a second or third job, still have a house without having to sell it all in order to pay medical bills!"

5. Freedom
We're overwhelmingly grateful for our freedom of speech and religion; for our nation's independence and democracy, and for our Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Linda LaRochelle from Port Alberni, B.C. wrote in to say: "In Canada, a democratic country, we enjoy the freedom to live our lives pretty much as we choose."

4. Our changing seasons
"Canadians enjoy talking about the weather and are often disgruntled by the extreme heat and cold. But the changing of the seasons gives us not only something to talk about, but also to look forward to." (Cheryl Telford, Newmarket, Ont.)

3. The Canadian character
You described Canadians as friendly, polite, generous, warm, open-minded, forgiving, humble, welcoming, caring, curious and honest.

"It's the people that make a country great and we have a great country with outstanding people — young and old." (Beth Corrigan Jenish, Oshawa, Ont.)

2. The landscape
Vast, clean, diverse and green — those are some of the words you used to describe our home and native land. "Whether travelling east to west or west to east, we truly have a beautiful country to be proud of," said Cheryl Telford.

And...1. Multiculturalism
"From our people, our landscape, our culture(s), food, etc., the very fabric of Canada is a patchwork quilt, full of colours and textures and richness," says Linda LaRochelle, Port Alberni, B.C.

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  • Daniel Cafe wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-09-22 10:48 AM

    Autumn in Canada. Where ever you go in our beautiful country. Here in New Brunswick, the skies are crystal clear blue . the air is warm and the colour on the hills takes your breath away. At night, it cools so that you can really rest. The best in the world. And we have it here.

  • John Dyer wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-09-22 10:48 AM

    Adding to the list of reasons to love Canada - - Shakespeare Festival at Stratford, Ontario - Celine Dion, Shania Twain, Bryan Adams, and the multiple other talented musicians that have influenced popular music - Cirque de Soleil - Beaches on P.E.I. Vancouver, one of the great harbour cities in the world

  • Dana wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-09-22 10:48 AM

    Yes Ashlee! It is a Newfie thing! Birch Beer (another soft drink) and Nacho Crunchits are two other yummy Newfie treats!! They are necessities in any parcel coming from home. Dana London, ON

  • Stacey Bishop wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-09-22 10:48 AM

    Garlic fingers & donairs with donair sauce! (Nova Scotia)

  • Patt Irvine wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-09-22 10:48 AM

    I am doing volunteer work in Kiribati in the South Pacific and I long for a Tim Horton's coffee. We only have instant coffee and powdered milk (yuk to both). On my return to Canada, my first stop will be at Timmy's. I love my volunteer work but I sure do miss Canada!!!! My friends here at the school I am at had a "Happy Canada Day" cake for me yesterday and we all wore my Canada pins and washable tattoos.

  • Tony wrote:

    Jul 02, 2009

    2009-09-22 10:48 AM

    You missed a mention of our national drink, the Bloody Caesar, made with vodka, Clamato juice and spices. Nothing like it anywhere else in the world.

  • Derek Craig wrote:

    Jul 02, 2009

    2009-09-22 10:48 AM

    ...oh lord, how could we not include the grand daddies of Canadian music the Guess Who, and of course RUSH (good enough for the Order of Canada should be good enough for this list, don'tcha think?)!!!!

  • james kent wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-09-22 10:48 AM

    My favourite Canadian thing has to be an ice-cold Kokanee around the campfire after a big day in the sun waterskiing anywhere near Vancouver!

  • blah wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-09-22 10:48 AM

    there's more A Canadian lives in one of the most prosperous lands in the history of the world. The root of that prosperity can be found in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms which recognize the right of each person to the pursuit of happiness. A Canadian is generous and Canadians have helped out just about every other nation in the world in their time of need, ever asking a thing in return. Canadians welcome the best of everything, the best products, the best books, the best music, the best food, the best services and the best minds. But they also welcome the least - the oppressed, the outcast and the rejected. These are the people who built Canada. You can try to kill a Canadian if you must as other blood-thirsty tyrants in the world have tried but in doing so you could just be killing a relative or a neighbor. This is because Canadians are not a particular people from a particular place. They are the embodiment of the human spirit of freedom. Everyone who holds to that spirit, everywhere, can be a Canadian.” And my response is...I am SO proud to be Canadian!!

  • Gaz Coventry wrote:

    Jun 28, 2009

    2009-09-22 10:48 AM

    Her Majesty the Queen! It is so great to be apart of the commonwealth and to have a monarch bring us all together.

  • Lynn Berry wrote:

    Jul 02, 2009

    2009-09-22 10:48 AM

    Drinking sangria on a patio in Old Montreal or on Crescent Street in downtown Montreal-the ambience on a hot summer night is unlike anywhere else

  • Colleen wrote:

    Jul 02, 2009

    2009-09-22 10:48 AM

    What about Peggy's Cove,the Tattoo in Halifax lobster and anything with maple syrup/There wasn't enough representation of Atlantic Canada

  • Delphine Viczko wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-09-22 10:49 AM

    Our Airports - the ease of getting around, even in the major airports in Canada. After a stint of two years over-seas, when you hit the ground in Canada, you really have to control yourself, not to kneel down and kiss the ground.

  • Carolyn Preston, Berry Mills, NB wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-09-22 10:49 AM

    Favorite thing #101 - Blueberry Grunt - One of the yummiest desserts to come from Kent Co., NB. Also, don't forget about Dulse, soo good for you!!!

  • Karen wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-09-22 10:49 AM

    Toronto, Ontario. You must go to the Eaton Center!! It's HUGEE. You can easily get lost ;)

  • Kyle wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-09-22 10:49 AM

    Goldfish (the cracker kind) and Werthers Original!

  • Linda wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-09-22 10:49 AM

    you guys forgot to mention Montreal in your list of places!

  • Hazel wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-09-22 10:49 AM

    Don't forget the famous Montreal Smoked meat, Toronto tried to copy it, but ........ no way....... then our Montreal Bagels which have now gone to the space station, no one can make them like us, ..... and we definitely have the best french fries in Canada.

  • Ken Archer wrote:

    Jul 02, 2009

    2009-09-22 10:49 AM

    Two words to sum up what's great about Canada, Vancouver Island.

  • LAnderson wrote:

    Jul 02, 2009

    2009-09-22 10:49 AM

    Don't forget deer on Deerfoot Trail in Calgary, moose wandering around downtown Calgary and chesterfields (only in Canada)

  • Madhu Rohtesh Jagat wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-09-22 10:49 AM

    We here in Canada can be proud of the serving/served members of the Canadian Armed Forces who have and are to this day risking their lives to make this world a better and safer place. I salute each and every serving member.

  • blah wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-09-22 10:49 AM

    Australian Definition of a Canadian -Written by an Australian Dentist in response to an ad found in a Pakistan Newspaper advertising a “Reward for killing a Canadian-any Canadian...”. “A Canadian can be English, or French, or Italian, Irish, German, Spanish, Polish, Russian or Greek. A Canadian can be Mexican, African, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Australian, Iranian, Asian, Arab, Pakistani or Afghan. A Canadian may also be a Cree, Métis, Mohawk, Blackfoot, Sioux, or one of the many other tribes known as native Canadians. A Canadians religious beliefs range from Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, Hindu or none. In fact, there are more Muslims in Canada than in Afghanistan. The key difference is that in Canada they are free to worship as each of them chooses. Whether they have a Religion or no religion, each Canadian ultimately answers only to God, Not to the government, or to armed thugs claiming to speak for the government and for God.

  • anne girard wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-09-22 10:50 AM

    I just have to add the Great Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland and Labrador as one of the treasures of Canada - oh heck, just add the whole province and its people! A warmer bunch of people you will never meet.

  • D. Weis wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-09-22 10:50 AM

    Coffee Crisp Leonard Cohen and Neil Young Second Cup Slushies Canadian inventions like the zipper, basketball, aluminum foil... Canadians and what they are all about!

  • jennifer richarddson halifax nova scotia wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-09-22 10:50 AM

    i love living in canada becasue iam free and canada is a great place to live in so happy canada too all who lives in canada canada is so pretty in the fall and spring and winter happy birthday canada

  • Sandi Campeau wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-09-22 10:50 AM

    Farmers

  • joanne Mcinter wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-09-22 10:50 AM

    I would have liked to see Gordan Korman(really funny books) as well as all dressed chips. Thank you

  • glenda wrote:

    Jul 02, 2009

    2009-09-22 10:50 AM

    'Moose Droppings' from Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump Buffalo Burgers

  • Brian M. Fillmore wrote:

    Jul 02, 2009

    2009-09-22 10:50 AM

    Canada is a quiet country that assists other Nations in times of need without the fanfare. We as Canadians are not perfect however, we can laugh at ourselfs. Admit to our mistakes. Have no issues when it comes to saying Sorry.

  • George Waugh wrote:

    Jul 02, 2009

    2009-09-22 10:50 AM

    I agree that Canada is a great country, however it has been the unfortunate experience of my family and me that our justice system is greatly flawed in that we give authority to many people who are incompetent when it comes to handle such power. With justice competence includes the ability to do what is right at all times while administering it and far to often this is not the case. Our system of justice needs to be made much more open and those that administer it made much more accountable to independant parties or departments rather than only to each other. Our judges should be elected to a four year term and only be allowed to be elected twice rather than given a patronage apointment for life by the political party they support. May God have dominion from sea to sea to sea as our founding fathers envisioned.

  • Linda Morrison-Lockwood wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-09-22 10:50 AM

    Manitoulin Island, Home of the Haweaters fresh air and clean water is in abundance scenic views, friendly people, no Tims, no Mc Donalds ,no Canadian Tire, no Shoppers Drug marts,A great peacefull place to get away from it all

  • Bonnie Porter wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-09-22 10:50 AM

    What about the good ol' CEASAR, Vodka, Clamato,Worchestershire, tabasco sauce,celery salt/salted rim and a stalk of celery. Try to get one of those anywhere else but CANADA!!!

  • Kara Borshy Cohen wrote:

    Jul 02, 2008

    2009-09-22 10:50 AM

    I feel that Montreal should be on your list. It is the most bilingual city in this great country, it is host to international festival (Fireworks, Jazz, Just for Laughs to name a few). It's downtown core and "old city" have a great European flare and are filled with sidewalk terraces during the summer. Montreal is world famous for it's bagels (St. Viateur or Fairmount). Not to mention, it is the home of the best hockey team in NHL history... the Montreal Canadiens!

  • Melanie Glynn wrote:

    Jul 02, 2009

    2009-09-22 10:50 AM

    Canadians are responsible for some of the worlds most important inventions: Canola (or rapeseed) Mcintosh red apple walkie talkie television camera standard time java programing language blackberry pager Hydrofoil boat Jetliner Canada arm Parclo (Partial cloverleaf) Interchange Electric wheelchair Snow Blower Snowmobile Foghorn Rotary Snow Plow Gas mask (improved by Cluny MacPherson 1915) G Suit SONAR ASDIC Table Hockey Basketball Goalie Mask IMAX
DigiSync (Bar Code Reader) Five pin bowling Ice Hockey Jolly Jumper Palum Garbage Bag Kerosene Easy Off Candy Bar Plexiglas Peanut butter The Zipper Paint Roller Robertson Screwdriver Insulin Telephone Lightbulb WonderBra Pacemaker Cobalt 60 bomb cancer treatment Bloody Caeser Radio voice transmission Birch Bark Canoe retractable beer carton handle Uv degradable plastics instant replay marquis wheat lacrosse electric oven alkaline battery electronic music synthesizer green garbage bag self propelled combine harvester instant mashed potatoes explosives vapour detector key frame animation CPR mannequin “Actar 911” Ardox Spiral Nail Automatic lubricating Cup Crash Position Indicator Caulking Gun Separable Baggage Check Pulped wood paper.

  • Monica Chan wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-09-22 10:51 AM

    Ginger Beef is originated from Calgary, AB.

  • Blaine Larsen wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-09-22 10:51 AM

    How can no one mention Montreal's smoke meat, unbelievable

  • Amanda Rowley wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-09-22 10:51 AM

    In Canada it is called freedom of expression. It is freedom of speech in the United States. What I love about Canada that isn't listed? Our high standard of living gives me the feeling of security to know that life is good here. I also love our trusting nature and our ability to give back.

  • Heather Procter wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-09-22 10:51 AM

    All right, I really just have one thing to say. As a Brit living in Canda, I found many things on this "100 Favourite Canadian Things" interesting, but the one thing that really stood out for me was number 59: Canadian Comedy. I'm sorry, what? Canadian comedy? Now THAT is funny. To quote the article, "Canada has some of the funniest quirky comedians..." As IF. From what I have seen of Canada after living here for 7 years, and I know that any Brit would agree with me, such a thing as a Canadian sense of humour simply does not exist. For one thing, television shows such as 'Corner Gas' and 'Little Mosque on the Prairie' (shudder) are absolutely not funny in any way. At best, they are mind-numbingly dull. When will you people realize this? And as for the stand-up, where to start? Boring! When I watch Canadian stand-up, I occasionally amusing enough to smile slightly, but that's it! On the other hand, when I watch, say, Billy Connolly, I sometimes have to stop watching it because I am literally laughing so much I think I might die! The difference is that Canadian 'humour' (and I use that term in the loosest possible sense of the word) is not natural, or witty, probably because if it was Canadians wouldn't be able to understand it. Possibly the best Canadian comedy show is 'The Rick Mercer Report', but that's the only one that I can ever stand to watch. British shows, on the other hand, tend to have me in stitches. Shows like 'QI' (Quite Interesting), 'Have I Got News For You', 'Never Mind The Buzzcocks', 'Peep Show', 'That Mitchell and Webb Look', 'Would I Lie To You', even '8 Out of 10 Cats'! The list goes on, and all are far wittier than anything Canadians could dream up. Anyway, that's my rant. I could go on, but I want to stop now before I get too angry. Keep trying, Canada. I'm sure you'll get there eventually.

  • pierre wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-09-22 10:51 AM

    why Celine Dion is not in the musician list ???

  • raj sidhu wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-09-22 10:51 AM

    You forgot to mention basketball! It was invented in Canada in the late 1800's. It's one of the biggest sports in the world today and it's all due to Canadian born Dr. James Naismith.

  • Michael wrote:

    Jul 02, 2009

    2009-09-22 10:51 AM

    Hello, I was reading the Canada top 10 favorites... Do people are comparing Canada to 3rd world countries ? seriously I can't stop laughting when I read things like...# 21 or #5 or even #6 Nice try anyway ! Regards, Michael

  • Sierra wrote:

    Jul 02, 2009

    2009-09-22 10:51 AM

    Am I missing something here? Did not see any comments from Quebec, wonder why?

  • Andrena LeBlanc wrote:

    Jul 02, 2009

    2009-09-22 10:51 AM

    What inspires Canadian pride in me? Three things: 1. The provinces of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island 2. Canada: A People's History (documentary aired on CBC) 3. Parliament Hill

  • Kimberly wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-09-22 10:51 AM

    I am always boasting about our 5 cent carousel ride at Lakeside park in St Catharines. Always 5 cents a ride, and a piece of history to boot!

  • Patrick wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-09-22 10:51 AM

    How could you not include burning down the White House? Thats a feat those middle eastern terrorists could only dream of!

  • christian wrote:

    Jul 02, 2008

    2009-09-22 10:51 AM

    you forgot one more thing!! file sharing =D

  • Hilda Postenka wrote:

    Jul 08, 2008

    2009-09-22 10:51 AM

    Persians weren't mentionned! They are a Thunder Bay treat - an oblong cinnamon bun topped with strawberry icing. Delicious!

  • Rachelle Wilson wrote:

    Jul 02, 2009

    2009-09-22 10:51 AM

    I am from Cape Breton Island, N.S., but I am currently living in Seoul. I have never appreciated the amazing country I am from so much! The cleanliness, the friendliness, and the beauty! I really miss the fiddle, too!

  • Barbara Haydon wrote:

    Jun 30, 2008

    2009-09-22 10:52 AM

    Grain elevators - the old ones....a prairie sight to behold.

  • Nadia wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-09-22 10:52 AM

    CELINE DION - What an honor it is to have SUCH AN AMAZING TALENT BORN RIGHT OUT OF THIS COUNTRY!! Someone who is compassionate, gives back to charity and TRULY CARES about her fans!!

  • Colleen wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-09-22 10:52 AM

    Friendliness Our warm outlook on life and culture is recognized thru out the world and our flags being sewn on somewhere on back packs and jackets when we travel abroad

  • sam brown wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-09-22 10:52 AM

    bob and doug mckenzie

  • Halina wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-09-22 10:52 AM

    You forgot about Frederic Banting. Frederick Grant Banting was a Canadian medical scientist, doctor and Nobel laureate noted as one of the co-discovers of insulin.

  • Alisa Aiken wrote:

    Jul 07, 2008

    2009-09-22 10:52 AM

    I would like to add the RCMP. Having lived in the U.S., I know how good our law and order system is. You can count on the RCMP.

  • terry wrote:

    Jul 02, 2009

    2009-09-22 10:52 AM

    pit toilets. gotta love it!

  • Jennifer wrote:

    Jul 02, 2009

    2009-09-22 10:52 AM

    I didn't see it your 100 things I love about Canada. Anyway, what I really love about Canada is it's people. Always polite and friendly. You constantly hear people thanking the transit drivers and joking around with you at the store counters. I love it, you can pick up a conversation, talk and go your seperate ways, and it's normal!

  • Isabelle Malenfant wrote:

    Jul 02, 2009

    2009-09-22 10:52 AM

    Who can forget the Canadian arm up there. Made in Canada, in space, not bad at all.

  • Jen Dunsdon wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-11-18 2:59 PM

    wanted to add a few things to your list of great things in canada... The sunny Okanagan in BC! All the fresh fruit we have, the sunshine, the gorgeous beaches, all the festivals, farmers markets, hiking, camping, the lush green landscape! It is heaven on earth. I am from Summerland, BC. How cool of a name is that? It's just up the highway from Peachland. Another great thing about Canada is the Kootenays! Beautiful lakes to go water skiing on! Natural hot springs everywhere! Very friendly people! Don't forget about Vancouver Island! It is a rainforest with beauty you could get lost in. The trees are massive, awestriking!

  • Ken Rosnes wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-11-18 2:59 PM

    A biggie that got missed is the spirit of volunteerism in this country. Be it local for a team, a school, a church, a community park or complex, or regional like Kinsmen Foundation where all proceeds of Kinsmen Telemiracle in Saskatchewan (32+ years) are dispersed from, the IWK Foundation Telethon in the Maritimes (24+ years), Christmas Daddies Telethon (also in the Maritimes) or nationally such as the Children's Miracle Network Telthon, Terry Fox Foundation, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Canada, and the list goes on and on and on. If I'm not mistaken, Canada has, if not the highest, one of the highest levels of volunteering of any nation.

  • KC wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-11-18 2:59 PM

    great list! but u forgot one famous canadian legend.. Wayne Gretzky!

  • hilary wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-11-18 2:59 PM

    I'm from the valley, every year we have the annual apple blossom festival festival! it's a big thing

  • kathy wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-11-18 2:59 PM

    Don't for get Michael Buble! Canada, THE best country in which to live!

  • Barbara Haydon wrote:

    Jun 30, 2008

    2009-11-18 2:59 PM

    Toques, boots and mittens - the clothes of real Canadian kids.

  • Rosanne wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-11-18 2:59 PM

    ok ok ok, as a Canadian not living in the country at the moment...I have to say I am disappointed to NoT see CHEEZIES or other canadian candy listed. Its hard trying to rely on family to get these small items to you when you miss them so DEARLY. And NO I did not forget to mention TIMMYS! The people are the best in Canada too! Doing the Vancouver CRAWL I do NOT miss either 10kph from Surrey to Town on TC1. Miss the mountains and the ocean as well too tho!

  • mardel parkin wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-11-18 2:59 PM

    the right to travel from coast to coast,,as far north as possible ,and south to the border with no papers required,no passports. And the right to hold a job free from harrassments... God Bless Canada

  • catherine wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-11-18 2:59 PM

    Canadians don't mind working for a living... unlike others, waiting for the suing lottery.

  • Jessica G wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-11-18 2:59 PM

    I love being Canadian because we can laugh at ourselves - we can hear/see our stereotypes and laugh because we know it's true!

  • Paul Javier wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-11-18 2:59 PM

    Don't forget about our justice system. Everybody's got a fair chance.

  • Bert wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-11-18 2:59 PM

    Ceasars with Motts Clamato juice !!!

  • Rhonnda Rea wrote:

    Jul 02, 2008

    2009-11-18 2:59 PM

    100 things we like about Canada should have included the Persian bun from Thunder Bay, Ont., a unique and unforgettably delicious treat that is totally Canadian and only in Thunder Bay, so I've heard.

  • Barbara Haydon wrote:

    Jun 30, 2008

    2009-11-18 2:59 PM

    Backyard hockey rinks.

  • Laverne Davies wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-11-18 2:59 PM

    SASKATCHEWAN SUNSETS " Land of living skies" Beautiful !!

  • Cal wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-11-18 2:59 PM

    How did Canadian stamps get missed? Canada issues the most beautiful stamps in the world!

  • Jean wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-11-18 2:59 PM

    I love our clean, clear Saskatchewan skies! I love the City of Regina - contrary to media reports - our crime stats are pretty isolated. Love the different cultures which are represented annually at Mosaic - yummy foods to try, people to meet, music, dancing - all different cultures participate - it is awesome! Also, in Regina you can get virtually anywhere in the city in 10 to 15 minutes - great places to shop, eat, drink, most beautiful man-made park in the World - just love it here - and yes, I've lived in Calgary, visited family in Toronto and B.C. and wouldn't trade for anything!

  • Clayton Payer wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-11-18 2:59 PM

    I do not know if I missed it, but Beavertails?? How much more Canadian is that!

  • Glenda Grannary wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-11-18 2:59 PM

    The beauty of the Chateau Frontenac in old Quebec overlooking the magnificent St. Lawrence River. Simply breathtaking!!!!

  • BeeJay Saunders, Goose bay, NL wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-11-18 2:59 PM

    My vote goes to the Labrador Retreiver, perhaps one of the most beloved dog breeds in the world.

  • cindy wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-11-18 2:59 PM

    to add to the ketchup chips, Ringolos!!!

  • Debbie McC, Nova Scotia wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-11-18 2:59 PM

    Our beautiful forests are common in all of our Canada, coast to coast, from the amazing Rockies in the west to the Cape Breton Highlands in the east. Beyond spectacular...

  • Margaret Chan wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-11-18 2:59 PM

    Jim Carrey, a great Canadian-born comedian, born in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada. Even though I may not like all his comedies, but he truly demonstrates his unique talents and wits. And love especially his movies not comedy-genre or at the borderline case, such as The Truman Show, The Majestic.

  • Joy Christman,Brooks,AB wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-11-18 2:59 PM

    The Cypress Hills in Saskatchewan and Alberta, they are truely unique

  • Rhonnda Rea wrote:

    Jul 02, 2008

    2009-11-18 2:59 PM

    Too bad the passenger Via rail doesn't stop in Thunder Bay, anymore, or there could truly be truth in advertising and a D _ _ _ good reason to cross this great land,...someone doesn't want to remember what this country is really all about!

  • Pamela Turner a.k.a The Holy One wrote:

    Jul 22, 2008

    2009-11-18 2:59 PM

    Our top 10 favourite Canadian things are our heritage (all of it), Upper Canada Village, Black Creek Pioneer Village, the Okanagan Valley, Banff National Park, Algonquin Provincial Park, the CN Tower in Toronto, myself, the Metro Toronto Zoo, African Lion Safari, the entire East Coast, the Haliburton Highlands and too much more to mention including the Aurora Borealis, the prairies, the rockies and our entire wildlife and fowl.

  • Frank Barlow wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-11-18 2:59 PM

    I think the province of Quebec and it's unique culture is one of Canada's treasures.

  • Chuck Frigon wrote:

    Jul 02, 2008

    2009-11-18 2:59 PM

    My list would include: Ian Tyson, Stomping Tom Connors and Neil Young.

  • Sharon Johnston wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-11-18 2:59 PM

    HAWKINS CHEEZIES!!! You can't get them in eastern Canada (when they're made in Belleville??) You definitely can't get them in the States. Whne i go back to BC, my family has bags of them lying around, nothing like them.

  • Jen wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-11-18 2:59 PM

    Agreed! Ringolos are the best!

  • Melissa Pottier Yarmouth NS wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-11-18 2:59 PM

    Nova Scotia is a wonderful place to live. i didn't quite see Nova Scotia on the list. I am proud to say the coast of Canada should be proud for our fog, that seems to change in 3 minutes from sunny to fog.

  • Holly Marple wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-11-18 2:59 PM

    I don't believe the famous five were on the list. The five Canadian women who gave women rights in Canada and has spread hope to millions of other women world-wide!

  • George Grace wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-11-18 2:59 PM

    Glad I made the choice to make Canada my Home, never regreted it ever, Iv'e had cancer for the last 14yrs. and in spite of all the treatments that it must have cost i'm so grateful for our Health Care System , So many thanks CANADA. Eh.

  • Eva Backstrom wrote:

    Jul 02, 2008

    2009-11-18 2:59 PM

    PEROGIES!!! nowhere else have i found such wicked perogies in my life...in the USA, they never heard of a perogie lol...my favorite is dill,chedder cheese and potatoes deep fried with ranch dressing lol

  • Barbara Haydon wrote:

    Jun 30, 2008

    2009-11-18 2:59 PM

    VIA Rail - an awesome way to see this great land.

  • Kate Painchaud wrote:

    Jul 01, 2008

    2009-11-18 2:59 PM

    A source of pride for all Canadians, and an inspiration to our youth, our very talented Canadian Forces Snowbirds!

  • Kali Harris wrote:

    Jul 02, 2008

    2009-11-18 2:59 PM

    The world knows it would be nothing without the Canadians' hysterical humor. Even god knows we're the funniest people on the planet.

  • Elli Lane wrote:

    Jul 02, 2009

    2009-11-18 3:00 PM

    The Okanagan Valley, BC. Phenomenal lakes, orchards, wineries, mountains, and farm land. I miss it so much! Funtastic Slopitch Tournament in Vernon, BC. A 300 team Slopitch tourney held every Canada Day weekend. Great bands and beer gardens too!

  • wayne wrote:

    Jul 02, 2009

    2009-11-18 3:00 PM

    One thing many have overlooked is the Windsor- Detroit Freedom Festival. Its a great festival for different foodsfrom all nationalities from around the world, plus the huge fireworks display & all kinds of things to do for kids of all ages.

  • Brian Fillmore Vancouver wrote:

    Jul 02, 2009

    2009-11-18 3:00 PM

    Canada welcomes persons from all over the world when it not safe for them to reside in their home countries. Canada is a democratic place to live where a person can voice their views and opions and not be jailed for their beliefs.

  • Pam Holley wrote:

    Jul 02, 2009

    2009-11-18 3:01 PM

    Vancouver's Skytrain and Seabus - a wonderful way to get around and see the city.

  • George Waugh wrote:

    Jul 02, 2009

    2009-11-18 3:01 PM

    I am from New Brunswick and I am visiting in BC. I noticed in your article that you describe Canada as being from the Atlantic to the Rockies. The fact is that the Rockies are on the eastern boundary of BC between BC and Alberta. This saying is a pet peave to the residents of BC because it seems to eliminate moet of their province which includes several other mountain ranges and ends at the Pacific ocean. It is more appropriate to say, "from the Atlantic to the Pacific."

  • Stephanie Lindal wrote:

    Jul 02, 2009

    2009-11-18 3:01 PM

    Canada's top 100 dill pickle chips ... way better than ketchup ones!!! and how did British Columbia fall below whatever that place is that I have NEVER heard of in my life living in Canada ... obvs not that popular if I havn't heard of it ... c'mon our province combined has got to be better than one place!! and we're having the 2010 Olympics ... pretty sure we are better!!

  • Lynne Dietrich wrote:

    Jul 02, 2009

    2009-11-18 3:02 PM

    The Friendly Giant - "and for someone who likes to rock"

  • Lynn Berry wrote:

    Jul 02, 2009

    2009-11-18 3:02 PM

    A "cabane a sucre" in the Eastern Townships of Quebec and sugaring offs along with the wonderful traditional meal served at long tables with the fresh maple syrup to dribble over the pancakes

  • andrea blume wrote:

    Jul 02, 2009

    2009-11-18 3:02 PM

    I feel that there is little to do on canada day and it seems like everyone around me is the same.Why is it that the western part of canada is going to the mall,and we here in ottawa are all packed in shoppers drug mart like sardines? No one i know is going to parliment and personally if you pay taxes ,you have done your part.

  • Saurabh Arya wrote:

    Jun 28, 2009

    2009-11-18 3:02 PM

    I couldn't help but notice that Wayne Gretzky didn't make your list of 100 things to be proud of to be Canadian. This is horrible. He should definitely be in there. He's a national hero, and an ambassador for our great nation down south.

  • Elizabeth Harpell wrote:

    Jul 02, 2009

    2009-11-18 3:02 PM

    Hey, what about Stompin' Tom Connors? A legend. He can sing, play guitar, he's funny as anything, and made GREAT music, and still does today! ROCK ON TOM CONNORS!

  • Dean Forward wrote:

    Aug 17, 2009

    2009-11-18 3:02 PM

    How could everyone miss Coffee Crisp ! I send some to my US friends sometimes and they love them.

  • Michael wrote:

    Dec 21, 2009

    2009-12-21 9:51 PM

    Dee Lake chain. Lake Country BC near Kelowna. Cell phones don't work after the first cattle guard, shut'em off. If something brushes against your tent at night, probably just a free range cow, relax, if it's something else.. relax...no...really relax. Nothing but rainbow, personally catch and release.. campfire, loons, deer, bad people become good... Super Natural BC, For me, 45 minutes door to tent.. can't beat that...

  • Michael wrote:

    Dec 21, 2009

    2009-12-21 9:58 PM

    I echo Brian Fillmore's comments, I know him from RD, #011, we do welcome all comers as long as they come in peace and looking for prosperity and avoiding adversity, remember you chose us, not the other way around. Merry Christmas BM, long time no hear from...
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