canada day: Canada Day is creeping up - What's Canada's Cocktail?
- 06/23/16 11:03 PM
Canada Day is slowly creeping up on us - July 1st will be here before you know it! Coinciding with its 40th anniversary, a petition was launched in 2009 in the hopes of having the Caesar named Canada's official mixed drink - it is the perfect drink to celebrate Canada Day and it can be enjoyed with, or without alcohol! The Caesar was invented in 1969 by restaurant manager Walter Chell of the Calgary Inn. Chell said his inspiration came from Italy. He recalled that in Venice, they served Spaghetti alle vongole - spaghetti with tomato sauce and clams! Basic preparation of a … (11 comments)
canada day: WHAT CONNECTS SAN FRANCISCO AND KINGSTON, ONTARIO?
- 07/01/13 01:58 AM
Anyone who has visited Kingston will recognize the bridge below. It is The LaSalle Causeway which has Lake Ontario to the South and the Catarqui River on the North side and separates Kingston's inner and outer harbours. Construction of the causeway was completed on April 15, 1917. Three bridges are incorporated into the causeway, the center one being a Strauss trunnion bascule lift bridge designed by Joseph Strauss, designer of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. We know it as "The Bumble Bee Bridge" because of the sound it makes when you cross over in a car. The video below refers … (5 comments)
canada day: GANANOQUE'S 6th ANNUAL RIBFEST!
- 07/01/11 01:42 AM
Gananoque, Ontario Over 20,000 visitors will come to Gananoque's 6th Annual Ribfest this weekend. Get ready to enjoy live music, great food and some fantastic deals! Ribfest is held over the Canada Day long weekend in the Town Hall Park in the heart of the beautiful town of Gananoque, the Gateway to the world famous 1000 Islands.
Now in its 6th year, this popular event is jointly organized and hosted by the Rotary Club and the Lions Club of Gananoque. Children will be delighted with the free pony rides and the other events and attractions designed especially for them. This … (22 comments)
canada day: HAPPY CANADA DAY GANANOQUE
- 06/30/10 03:52 PM
There are so many things happening in Gananoque on Canada Day as well as into the weekend. Happy Canada Day from Susan Emo in Gananoque Opening Ceremonies start at 12:45 - Town Hall All around our town you will find loads to do with Ribfest , Huck Finn Derby down confederation Park , Rotary Craft Fair, Live Music ,Kids Zone, Shore Breakfast, FireworksRiver Rat Ralley at the waterfront , Birthday cake at the Heritage Village and Town park and BBQ at the Thousand Islands Playhouse. Check out www.ganribfest.com … (6 comments)
canada day: CANADA ROCKS!
- 06/30/09 03:40 AM
JULY 1st - CANADA DAY! Canada became a country on July 1, 1867 Toronto in the largest city in Canada. It is home to more than 4 million people and its dwellers are known to hold more university educations than any country in the world. Ottawa is our capital city to the surprise of many. The border between Canada and the US is officially known as the International Boundary, at 8,892 km, it is the world's longest border between 2 nations. At 9,984,670 square kilometres, Canada is the second largest country in the world behind Russia at 17,075,000 sq km. Canada … (21 comments)
Canada Day is slowly creeping up on us - July 1st will be here before you know it!
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