Today is Mother’s Day in
#Canada
! A day to show your appreciation for the moms in your life; past, present, and future. What are your Mother’s Day plans? 💐
#WorldMigratoryBirdDay
highlights the importance of protecting migratory birds and their habitats. Organizations like
#NatureCanada
work hard to conserve bird populations. Saving bugs are key to saving birds, which is this year's theme! How will you celebrate this Bird Day? 🐦⬛🪲
Calling all canoers! The
#CanadianCanoeMuseum
is opening a new location in
#Peterborough
! Holding the world's largest collection of canoes, kayaks & other paddled boats, the museum is dedicated to preserving artifacts and Indigenous history. Are you excited for the opening?🚣
The
#CanadianTulipFestival
is around the corner! Ottawa’s
#CommissionersPark
will soon be full of colourful tulips. Celebrating the historic relationship between Canada and the
#Netherlands
, the festival offers beautiful views, workshops and food! Will you be at the festival?🌷💐
The
#CanadianTulipFestival
is around the corner! Ottawa’s
#CommissionersPark
will soon be full of colourful tulips. Celebrating the historic relationship between Canada and the
#Netherlands
, the festival offers beautiful views, workshops and food! Will you be at the festival?🌷💐
Learn, honour and celebrate Asian communities during
#AsianHeritageMonth
.
Listen to our latest podcast episode “Last Spike” to learn about the hidden cost of the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway.
#AHM2024
📸 3194527
Located in
#Vancouver
’s Chinatown is the beautiful Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese
#Garden
. Visitors can walk the gardens, observe exhibitions, and take part in events and workshops! What plants would you seek out to see? 🌱
Save the date! 📅
We’re getting ready for
#CanadaDay
2024.
Check back here on May 14 when we announce the artists who will be performing in the evening show in Canada’s Capital Region on July 1.
Canada is a popular spot for migratory birds, in fact, we have the oldest bird sanctuary in North America! At
#LastMountainRegionalPark
in
#Saskatchewan
, visitors can see many bird species, and learn about bird monitoring, banding & handling! What's your favourite bird? 🐦
"It's rather simplistic but that's what it is: that there is room for redemption and hope, however grim things are; that the human spirit does have that ability to do something that is selfless, even under the most horrendous circumstances" Deepa Mehta, Indo-Canadian filmmaker ♥️
“For me, the vast marvel is to be alive. For man, or for flowers or beast or bird, the supreme triumph is to be most vividly and perfectly alive.” – Canadian poet Al Purdy. Born in
#Ontario
, Al is considered one of the greatest poets in Canada ♥️🇨🇦
From the iconic
#Loon
to the majestic
#PeregrineFalcon
, Canada is home to some beautiful birds! With millions of birds migrating here in spring, bird lovers will be able to see species from around the world. For all the birders out there, what are you most excited to see? 🪶🪽
“In Flanders fields the poppies blow…”
#OTD
in 1915, John McCrae wrote “In Flanders Fields” in honour of his close friend who was killed during the 2nd Battle of Ypres, just one day prior.
🔗:
📸:
@CanWarMuseum
#CanadaRemembers
As Red Dress Day events take place from coast to coast to coast, you can always reach out to the support line for access to counselling and emotional assistance 24/7 at 1-844-413-6649 or online at:
#RedDressDay
#MMIWG2S
Don't blink! ☄️The
#EtaAquarid
meteor shower will peak in the morning of May 5 and 6. Approximately 10 meteors per hour can be seen in the Northern Hemisphere. These meteors are fast and are known to leave long streaks of light!
📷: Jacek Halicki
A symbol of resilience & resolve stands in a neighbourhood of
#SaguenayLacStJean
. La
#PetiteMaisonBlanche
withstood days of flooding many years ago, after heavy rains caused a dam to overflow. Standing tall to this day, it’s now a museum memorializing the event.🌊 🏠📷mickpl12/IG
Spring is the season of love! Similar to the
#PontDesArts
in Paris,
#PEI
has its own locks of love down by the waterfront in
#Charlottetown
! The interactive art spelling “LOVE” is a sweet way to celebrate all kinds of love. Would you put a lock on the sculpture? ❤️…
Happy
#AsianHeritageMonth
!
This year, we’re celebrating with the theme, Preserving the Past, Embracing the Future: Amplifying Asian Canadian Legacy.
This theme celebrates the rich heritage and contributions of people of Asian origin in Canada.