Recently I read an article about things that Canada is known for. That has inspired me for my project.
I have decided to do a series this month on that subject. Some of my posts will be current pictures l have taken and some maybe older pictures.
Today l start with our flag. Here is a picture of a flag I saw waving on a building downtown.
The Canadian flag was officially adopted on February 15, 1965.
I would love to know what you think about when you think of Canada. If you share it with me I just might include it in my series this month
We used to vacation in the Thousand Islands and went to Canada one day each vacation. I spent my money on maple sugar candy in the shape of a maple leaf. I can still remember it so well. @randystreat
What a wonderful idea, Brian! Well, as a fellow Canadian, I won't answer your question, but I will share a little anecdote. Your reference to the flag being adopted in 1965 reminded me of how the topic of choosing a new design for the flag was addressed in school. I was in grade 3 in 1964 (dating myself for sure!). I remember that the teacher engaged us in the process by having us all draw our idea of a good flag design (a little art project). This was probably my introduction to civics. Credit to Miss Rogers!
This is a great project. When I think about Canada I think about great spaces, far away provinces and a welcoming culture (I lived in Ontario for over 6 years).
I recall 3 trips to Canada with our high school French Club. Things that stood out to me were the Château Frontenac, the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre, a Cyclorama and us kids packing into an elevator in the hotel… overloading it and it sunk below ground and we had to get pulled up out of the elevator one at a time. At least it didn’t free fall!
I have all positive thoughts about Canada... a beautiful country with nature at its best, wonderful people and, a great neighbor to us in the U.S. Looking forward to your project! Happy New Year!
Great idea for a project. I like how the flag stands out in this scene. Being a Michigander, I think of Canada as a next door neighbor just across the bridge! (And hockey!)
I grew up just south of the bordernear Vancouver. We had six TV channels, five Candian (one French) and one American station. The main market for the US station was Vancouver so pretty much everything we got was Canadian.
I have a couple of memories that may inspire ideas for you. The first was in 1982 my 6th grade class went to Victoria and toured the Parliment building. The Canada Act had passed days before. I asked one of the MPs we met how that was going to change the relationship with the UK since they were now independent. He said there wasn't going to be buch difference. Forty years later, how has that relationship changed?
My second memory is Princess Diana. She and Charles came to Canada in 1983 and for the World's Fair in 1986. On the news they refered to her as Canada's Princess. I just assumed she had been born in Canada. It wasn't until her death and the news surrounding it that I realized she was British. Do you have anything you can photograph related to "Canada's Princess"?
Beautiful shot. The Canadian flag is very attractive. Many Maltese people migrated Canada when going was tough here. And they have made country their home.
Nice beginning to your series. Canada to me is a beautiful country. I’ve only been to the Alberta Province and enjoyed the scenery immensely and the people I met were very friendly.
A flag is such a potent symbol of a nation - I love the way this flag stands out against the background - fav! I look forward to the rest of this series, it's a great idea!. So what do I think about in Canada? - Niagra Falls, and the vast expanses of the praries.
@mcrt Thanks Mike for your response. I was 19 when the Canada Act was passed. I remember Queen Elizabeth ll and Prime Minister Trudeau sitting at a table signing documents.
As far as Princess Diana. Her and Charles came to Edmonton on that trip in 1983 for the World University Games. I don't have any pictures of Diana but I have a couple of pictures connected to their time here in Edmonton
@fishers Ian we of course had the Union Jack for many years prior to getting our own flag. I have been to Niagara Falls but living in one of our Prairie provinces l do have pictures of the scenery here
What an interesting idea! Mounties, but also Anne of Green Gables and Québécois folk music like Le Vent du Nord and La Bottine Souriante. Happy New Year!
Great idea for a project! I'm looking forward to it.
When I think of Canada, I remember a trip we took there one summer years ago. We visited Quebec and Ontario. The cities were so pretty and clean, with flowers everywhere. Two of my favorite creatives are musician Leonard Cohen and author Alistair MacLeod, whose short stories I read over and over.
I have a couple of memories that may inspire ideas for you. The first was in 1982 my 6th grade class went to Victoria and toured the Parliment building. The Canada Act had passed days before. I asked one of the MPs we met how that was going to change the relationship with the UK since they were now independent. He said there wasn't going to be buch difference. Forty years later, how has that relationship changed?
My second memory is Princess Diana. She and Charles came to Canada in 1983 and for the World's Fair in 1986. On the news they refered to her as Canada's Princess. I just assumed she had been born in Canada. It wasn't until her death and the news surrounding it that I realized she was British. Do you have anything you can photograph related to "Canada's Princess"?
Ian
As far as Princess Diana. Her and Charles came to Edmonton on that trip in 1983 for the World University Games. I don't have any pictures of Diana but I have a couple of pictures connected to their time here in Edmonton
I think of Canadian Mounted Policeman. ( reminds me of my uncle bill )
The young British Queen visiting. Oooo and Moose ( not that I’ve seen one
When I think of Canada, I remember a trip we took there one summer years ago. We visited Quebec and Ontario. The cities were so pretty and clean, with flowers everywhere. Two of my favorite creatives are musician Leonard Cohen and author Alistair MacLeod, whose short stories I read over and over.