Canada Day - How Will You Celebrate?
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We scoured the internet for interesting bits and pieces to put together a collection of fun things to do on Canada Day -mostly pinned quickly to our Canada Day Pinterest Board, and others linked directly below.
Canada Day Trivia
Did you ever wonder how Canada Day started? If you are an old fogey like me, you may even remember Canada having a different flag. A different flag? Yes, our current flag with its beautiful red maple leaf on a white background between two red fields has only been our flag since http://adf.ly/4009826/canada-flag-etiquteeCanada Day Crafts
Seeking Canada Day crafts? You may enjoy doing some of these with your family.
- How to Draw Canada's Flag Video tutorial http://adf.ly/4009826/canada-flag-draw-it
- Canada Day Nail Art Video tutorial http://adf.ly/4009826/canada-flag-nail-art
- Canada Day Windsock
- Canada Day Noise Maker
- Canada Day Beaded Pin
- Canada Printables
Canada Day Recipes
Canada Day is a great time for a BBQ, or you might try some of these recipes:
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- Inukshuk Treats
- Beaver Cup Cakes
- Maple Bread Pudding in a Jar
- Moose Sandwich Plate
- Watermelon Cake
- Canadian Cheese Cake Bars
- Bacon Canada Day Skewers
- Clean Living Canada Day Cake
- Strawberry Shortcake on a stick
Canada Day Activities
Here are some activities you might enjoy doing with your family and friends on Canada Day.
- Attend a Canada Day Parade - Can't get to one? Watch the Bobcaygeon parade Live Online 2:30pm http://adf.ly/4009826/live-broadcast-on-water
- Sing O Canada, or play it with simple sheet music.
- Have a pet? Please help them have a safe evening by keeping them indoors.
- Make your own Canada Day Kids Parade with:
- Decorated Bicycles
- Recycled Bottle Horses for a Musical Ride
- Canada Day Drums
- Canada Day "Tambourines"
- Play Backyard Games: Here are some fun ones to create http://adf.ly/4009826/summer-ideas
- Have a Campfire, Sing Songs http://adf.ly/4009826/campfire-songs and make S'mores
- Safely set off Fireworks http://adf.ly/4009826/fireworks-safety-canada or Make an erupting watermelon
- Watch Canadian Movies Here is a play list You may enjoy:
Check out our Canada Day Pinterest Board for these and other fun Canada Day ideas.
Canada Day Giveaways
Here are some Giveaways related to Canada Day that you might like to enter:
- The Grill Zone - Canada except Quebec Win a BBQ set
Kawartha Lakes Canada Day Community Celebrations
- Canada Day Celebration - Kinmount! Location: Kinmount Fairgrounds Date: Tuesday, July 1 Time: 5:30 PM until Dusk Contact Information: (705) 488-2635
- Canada Day Celebration - Oakwood! Location: Oakwood Community Centre 1010 Eldon Road Date: Tuesday July 1 Time: Fireworks at Dusk Contact information: (705) 953-9847
- Canada Day Celebration - Lindsay! Location: Wilson Fields, Colborne St. West Date: Tuesday, July 1st Time: Begins at 3:00 PM Contact Information: (705) 878-2133
- Canada Day Celebration - Fenelon Falls! Location:Garnet Graham Beach Park Date: Tuesday, July 1 Time: 6pm - 11pm Contact Information: (705) 887-3409
- Canada Day Celebration - Bobcaygeon! Location: Sturgeon Lake, at Beach Park Date: Tuesday, July 1 Time: Opening ceremony 10am, parade at 2:30pm, fireworks at dusk Contact Information: (705) 738-5032
- Canada Day Celebration - Norland! Location: Ward Park, Norland Date: Saturday June 28 Time: at Dusk Contact information: 705-341-1947
- Canada Day Celebration - Omemee! There is a record of Omemee receiving a grant on the Kawartha Lakes website, but no further information. The fireworks are usually held at the Omemee Beach Park.
Check out our Canada Day Pinterest Board for these and other fun Canada Day ideas.
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