"Canada - Home of the Land and Free" Canada by Cynthia_marie

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Canada Day - July 1st

Canada Day is celebrated on July 1st. This year marked the 137th Birthday of this great nation. I was fortunate enough to be able to participate in the celebrations this year.

Petawawa, Ontario, Canada

My Home Town

I spent Canada Day in Petawawa, Ontario where I lived for 4 years. Everyone knows everyone (or so it seems). Population is 15,500. Everyone gets together in the same area on Canada Day; this year it was at the Cat Walk; a popular beach area. Everything is free that day, including food, rides, activities. Then we celebrate in the evening with fireworks, music, & live band.

Residents of Petawawa

Friends

Now, here is a great man. His name is Bill Ramsey and he deserves a mention. He sits on the Town Council and has done more then most for the town of Petawawa. He is in his late 70's; we worked together for 4 years making the community a safer place to live in. Read his t-shirt: it says - Celebrating Canada Day !!

Pros and Cons

Pros:People; Landscape; Lakes; Ocean;
Cons:Fast-paced lifesyle
In a nutshell:A free country that welcomes all Nationalities

Last visit to Canada: Jun 2004
Intro Updated Jul 18, 2004
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Hermanater Mar 28, 2006 at 4:07 AM Report Abuse

Happy Belated birthday....Hope you have many more adventures...
matcrazy1 Jan 3, 2005 at 8:05 AM Report Abuse

Great pictures and good info. I don't know history of Canada but I would love to read more on birthday of Canada and visit places where Canada as a state was borning. Beautiful pic of sisters and kids!
kyoub Jul 27, 2004 at 4:19 AM Report Abuse

This is a great page on Canada Day and your family.