A Proud Canadian’s Top 50 Canadian Bucket List Experiences

I’m a Canadian.

I was born here and I intend to die here.

My family history goes back generations.

My father’s mother was born in Drummondville. Her family has been in Canada since the 1600’s.

My mother’s mother was born on the southern shores of Georgian bay in Victoria Harbour. Without specifics, she tells us our family comes from an indigenous bloodline.

My Grandfathers both come from British descent.

French, British, Indigenous. This is the holy trinity of Canadian heritage.

I’m not necessarily trying to lean on any of these distinctions, I am merely pointing out that the Canadian in my blood runs deep.

I’m proud of my heritage.

On July 1st, we celebrate.

We celebrate our land, our history, our heritage.

Sure, there are the stereotypical things we love about Canada; Maple Syrup, Molson Beer, and of course, the best hockey players over to lace up skates.

But there is so much more.

There is so much to celebrate. Peaceful society, excellent arts and athletics. Legal cannabis all across the country. I mean, come on? We are the best god damn country in the world.

Across this incredible country we have so many amazing places to explore and so much amazing life to experience.

As a celebration of the country that has my heart, I wanted to share with you my favourite places and experiences that have shaped my love for this amazing country.

So. Here it is:

A Proud Canadian’s Top 50 Canadian Experiences

50. Picnic Under The Three Sisters

Grab a snack or a coffee and a joint and head on down to the banks of theBow River and enjoy the breathtaking views of the Three Sisters mountain range.

49. Peggy’s Cove

The lighthouse at Peggy’s Cove is one of Canada’s most iconic landmarks. It has stood strong against the salt spray for hundreds of years, guiding fishermen safely home in the treacherous North Atlantic waters. Today, this photoesque fishing village welcomes visitors from all over the world who come to see the legendary lighthouse.

48. The Fortress of Louisbourg

On the eastern shores of Cape Breton Island is the Fortress of Louisbourg, one o Canada’s greatest achievements in historical re-enactment and revival. Explore the historic village, see the way life was lived in the 1700’s.

Make sure to be there for the cannon firing, it will blow your mind (and your ears.)

47. Saugeen Beach

46. Camping At Grasslands National Park

45. An Afternoon In Stanley Park

44. Fisherman’s Wharf, Victoria

43. Banff Avenue

42. White Otter Castle

41. Trans Canada Highway Road Trip

40. Radium Hot Springs

39. Halifax Ghost Walk

38. Building an Inukshuk

37. Kayaking On The Saguenay Fjord

36. Crossing Confederation Bridge

35. Paying Respects to Stompin’ Tom Connors

34. Exploring Trendy James St. North in Hamilton

33. Whale Watching At Meat Cove

32. Moose Spotting

31. Black Bear Spotting

30. Dundurn Castle

29. Isaac Brock Monument

28. The Last Spike

27.  A Long Walk On A Snowy Evening

26. Webster’s Falls

25. World’s Highest Tides- Bay Of Fundy

24. Tobermory Shipwrecks

23. Pictographs At Mazinaw Rock

22. Tom Thomson Art Gallery

21. The First Tim Hortons

20. Hiking The Dundas Valley

19. Skating On The Rideau Canal

18. Camping On The Beach In Tofino

17. Place Royale

16. The World’s Greatest Lake

15.  Carnaval De Quebec

14. Stunning Views Of The CN Tower

13. Victoria Day Weekend - May 2-4

12. Dogsledding

11. Strolling Around Parliament Hill

10. Staying at Le Chateau Frontenac Overnight

9. Athabasca Glacier

8. Driving the Cabot Trail

7. Lake Louise

6. Canoe Lake, Algonquin Park

5. Being Disappointed By The Toronto Maple Leafs Live In Person

4. Niagara Falls

3. The Lookout At Moraine Lake

2. The Final Tragically Hip Tour

1. Exploring The Streets Of Old Quebec City

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