Canada Day (soon!)

It’s Canada Day next week (Wednesday) and, as always, I’m so happy this is my home. I’ve said it before, and that won’t stop me from saying it again: Canada is not perfect, but my sense is, as a nation, we are mostly trying to paddle in the right direction (it would need a large canoe, but that’s ok and all are welcome to climb in)…

January
February

The photos chosen this week are one for each month of 2026 so far, in an attempt to share something of the flavour of western Canada. (If you add maple syrup from the eastern side, the flavour improves even more! Maybe throw in a TimBit or two…)

March
April

So, if you’re Canadian and choose to celebrate, have visited Canada, maybe would like to visit one day, or simply like maple syrup and the big outdoors, Happy Canada Day!

May
June

Thanks for reading, and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Sneak preview for July – Stampede starts next Friday!

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I am a would be outdoorsman - that is if I had more time, skills and knowledge. When I can, I love being outdoors, just camping, hiking, snowboarding, xc skiing, snowshoeing, paddling a canoe or trying something new. What I lack in ability, I make up for in enthusiasm and having a go. I'd never really survive for long out there in the wild, but I enjoy pretending I could if I had to...

9 thoughts on “Canada Day (soon!)”

  1. Happy almost Canada Day! I’ve only visited once as a very young child, but I plan on coming back one day. I always enjoy your photos and short stories about your outings.

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  2. I like the photos, just wish you labeled the locations. When I was a little girl in Ontario, my grandfather gifted me a Smithbuilt hat that came all the way from Alberta. That was very special.

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    1. Hi Jane, hope all is well with you – what a damp AB spring summer it has been so far…
      Lovely that your grandfather gave you a Smithbilt!
      The locations for the photos:
      January – Glenbow Ranch PP, AB
      February – Canmore, AB
      March – near Golden, BC
      April – Calgary, AB
      May – Dry Island Buffalo Jump, AB
      June – Arrow Lake, BC

      Enjoy the week ahead, and here’s hoping for a few consecutive sunny days!

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  4. Canada Day came up on the calendar yesterday and I thought, “Oh, time to check in with PC.” Your photos and salute to your country are delightful, my friend. I especially like June…looks like a post card. I see from above it’s Arrow Lake, BC. I am a true fan of Canada, our beautiful neighbor, and I thank you for this lovely salute, PC.

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