Today we embarked on a Canadian Tradition. The greatest outdoor show on earth: The Calgary Stampede. It was a first for me and the kids and I really wasn’t sure what to expect except a lot of cowboy hats. And oh, were there cowboy hats, but that is part of the beauty of it. While some see it to be a rowdy, overcrowded waste of money I think there is an original spirit, somewhere deep down that says something about Canadians and our desire to work together, celebrate our achievements and have fun. Look at Will and Kate. Where else can they wear their own jeans? Anyway, here are a few picks from the day.
Besides, its one more thing I can check off my list:
Things I have done in Canada:
Shopped at the Granville Island Market
Watched a Cricket Game in Stanley Park
Gone to the Pacific National Exhibition
Swam with the Dolphins at the Vancouver Aquarium (not really, just pretend from behind glass)
Walked Jericho beach at Sunset
Watched the Vancouver Canucks, BC Lions and Vancouver Grizzly’s (Rest in Peace), Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers show their game
Shopped Robson Street
Ridden the BC Ferries
Felt the Power of the waves at Tofino
Watched a hockey game in West Edmonton Mall
Hiked up to the Tea house at Lake Louise
Tapped into my inner Cowgirl at the Calgary Stampede
Had a Lobster Feast at Peggy’s Cove (At least the lobsters were from there)
Drank a beer in a Irish Pub in Halifax
Ate Bannock and Moose stew on a Reserve in Ontario
Still to do:
Have tea at the Empress
Make Maple Syrup in Quebec
See the Parliament Buildings (Ottawa)
Go to Canada’s Wonderland
Visit the home of Anne of Green Gables
Have a kitchen party in Newfoundland
Feel the mist of Niagara Falls
Ride a Dog Sled
Plus so much more I am just not remembering right now. So, whats on your list?
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