Why You Should Be A Canada Proud Canadian Too - Or Happy We're Your Neighbour.

Happy Birthday to YOU, Canada  

Have I told you how much I love my country? 

July 1st marks Canada's Birthday and to honour the birth of our nation,  here are just a few reasons why I feel fortunate to be Canadian.

And if you're not Canadian too, do not despair... here's why it's great to have Canadian friends and neighbours or why you should add us to your 'Must See' list sometime soon.

FEATURES

Canada is the second-largest country in area and has more than 36 million people but we also enjoy the world's fourth-lowest population density per square kilometer.

There are plenty of wide-open spaces and breathtaking views to behold.

We share the world's longest undefended border with our neighbours to the south, stretching an astounding 5,525 miles.

Wildlife and Natural Resources

There are approximately 2.4 million caribou sharing forests covering 30% of the country.

More than 15,000 polar bears find sanctuary within the Canadian border.

Water, Water Everywhere - and plenty to drink!

20% of the world's freshwater can be found in Canada and there are more lakes in our country than the rest of the world combined, not to mention one of the most impressive natural wonders of the world.

Lake Huron's Manitoulin Island is the world's largest island surrounded by freshwater.

Wasaga Beach is the longest freshwater beach in the world.

NOTABLE CANADIAN INVENTIONS

• The telephone
• AM Radio
• Walkie-talkie
• Plastic garbage bags
• Peanut butter
• Poutine (Heaven on a plate!)
• Nanaimo Bars
• Ginger Ale
• Coffee Crisp
• Crispy Crunch
• Alkaline batteries
• The snowmobile
• The snowblower
• 5-Pin bowling
• Hockey
• Basketball

BUSINESS

Incorporated in 1670, The Hudson's Bay Company is the oldest commercial corporation in North America and one of the oldest in the world.  

The Bank of Canada began as a privately-owned institution in 1935 and the Royal Canadian Mint, located in Winnipeg, produces coins for 60 different countries.

Canada is the third-largest producer of diamonds in the world and 77% of the world's maple syrup is produced right here in our country.

Canada has a world-class submarine fleet that is used solely for tourism. Atlantis Submarines of Vancouver, BC owns more submarines than many countries have in their entire naval fleet.

Whitewater West  Industries in Kelowna makes most of the world's water slides and is the largest water park attraction company in the world.

The majority of Halls cough lozenges are produced in Scarborough, Ontario.

McCain Foods makes a third of the world's frozen French fries and 95% of the world's green lentils are exported from Saskatchewan.

We can't forget our National Icon, Tim Hortons.  

Founded in Hamilton, Ontario in 1964 by the Canadian hockey player, Tim Horton, this coffee shop has grown to become the largest quick-serve franchise and is known around the world for its coffee and donuts. 

Boasting a total of 4,846 restaurants, today Tim Hortons happily serves loyal customers in 14 countries.  

Canadian maple wood baseball bats are a Major League favourite.

Toronto, Ontario-based Cervelo builds the world's fastest and lightest bikes and New Brunswick-based Sabian produces the world's very best cymbals which are distributed to 120 countries and are the percussion accessory of choice for drummers and band members worldwide.

Peterborough, Ontario is home to the impressive Lift Lock 21, one of 44 locks connecting the 386 kilometers (240 miles) long Trent-Severn waterway from the south-eastern point on the Bay of Quinte on eastern Lake Ontario to Georgian Bay and Lake Huron.

This engineering marvel allows boaters to enjoy pristine waters, breathtaking views, and life at a slower pace.  And who can tire of view s like this one: 

This award-winning shot was taken off the back deck approaching the beautiful anchorage at Beckwith Island, Georgian Bay.

As impressive as our country's landscape is and as innovative as Canadians are, I believe Canada's very best feature is and always has been our people.

Canadians are world-renowned as Peace-Keepers and respected for our kindness, compassion, and politeness and THAT RIGHT THERE makes me one Canada Proud Canadian.

Oh, Canada.  I love to travel, but I'm always so grateful to come home to you.  Happy Birthday to you - our home and native land.

Now it's your turn:

1. If you're Canadian, what do you love about our country?  
2. If you call a different country home, what do you love about it? 

We'd love to learn more about where you live.

andrea@coachforlife.ca

About the Author: 

Andrea Raco, CPC, Founder of Coach for Life, Curator of Gold Key Club & the Coach For Life Connections Community, is passionate about helping women design and build the life and business they love.

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