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  Phyllis Munday: Conqueror of the Rockies Mountaineer and naturalist Phyllis Munday was a true trailblazer. In 1924, she and Annette Buck were the first women to summit Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. A skilled cartographer, she also mapped over 180 square kilometres of BC's wilderness, a significant contribution to Canadian geography. #Canada #Mountaineering #WomenInHistory #CanadaIsAwesome 🇨🇦 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phyllis_Munday

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  Margaret Atwood Quote ‘We are now in a new era, and not a comfortable one.' - Margaret Atwood, Canadian author. 🇨🇦 https://margaretatwood.ca/

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  First Ever Overtime Thriller: The 1961 Grey Cup! ⏳🏈 Today's game could go down to the wire, but the 1961 Grey Cup set the standard for drama! It was the first time the championship ever went to overtime, with Winnipeg ultimately prevailing. That extra tension cemented it as an instant classic in CFL history! #Canada #GreyCup #CFLHistory #Overtime https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grey_Cup

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  Only in Canada: Grey Cup's Wild Weather History! ❄️🌧️ Today's conditions are great, but the Grey Cup has seen it all! From the 'Mud Bowl' (1950) to the fog-delayed '62 game and the icy 'Ice Bowl' (1977), this championship has battled every wild Canadian weather scenario. Talk about a test of grit! #Canada #GreyCup #CFLHistory #CanadianWeather https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/special/editors-picks/2019/11/22/weathering-the-grey-cup

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  Le salut de Salmon Arm : Trudeau défie la foule Lors d'une tournée constitutionnelle en 1982, Pierre Elliott Trudeau rencontre des manifestants à Salmon Arm, en Colombie-Britannique. Il leur a donné le doigt, surnommé « le salut du bras de saumon », un geste emblématique de son style provocateur. 🇨🇦 #Canada #SalmonArmSalute #PierreTrudeau #HistoirePolitique https://www.upi.com/Archives/1982/08/09/Prime-Minister-Pierre-Trudeau-faced-demonstrators-heaving-tomatoes-and/2710397713600/

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  Canada: A Haven on the Underground Railroad 🇨🇦 🛤️ From the 1800s to the Civil War, Canada offered refuge to enslaved people escaping the US via the Underground Railroad. Black communities welcomed them, building new lives and enriching Canada’s cultural diversity. A testament to courage and freedom! 🇨🇦 #Canada #BlackHistory #UndergroundRailroad https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/the-underground-railroad-plain-language-summary

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  Molson Stadium: A Unique Home Field! 🏟️🌆 The Montreal Alouettes play at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium, one of the most unique venues in the CFL. Nestled on the slopes of Mount Royal, it offers stunning views of the city skyline. Its intimate atmosphere makes for an electric game-day experience, unlike any other! #Canada #Alouettes #CFL #Montreal https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percival_Molson_Memorial_Stadium

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  A Living History Book: The Grey Cup's New Base! 📜🏆 In 1987, the Grey Cup got a major upgrade! Its original wooden base was replaced with a larger, barrel-style one. This new base now proudly displays engraved plaques for every champion team, turning the trophy into a rolling history lesson of CFL greatness. Honouring the legends! #Canada #GreyCup #CFLHistory #Trophy https://press.cfl.ca/iconic-grey-cup-trophy-gets-a-new-base

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  Sarah McLachlan: Lilith Fair Founder and Angelic Voice 😇 Sarah McLachlan didn’t just sing beautiful songs, she built a stage for other women! ♀️ Lilith Fair was a game-changer, amplifying female voices in music. A true Canadian feminist icon! 🇨🇦 #SarahMcLachlan #LilithFair #WomenInMusic #Canada https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_McLachlan

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  Point Pelee: A Monarch Superhighway While famous for birding, Point Pelee National Park is also a critical stop on the monarch butterfly migration. In autumn, tens of thousands of monarchs gather at the park's southern tip, resting & waiting for favourable winds before making the perilous flight across Lake Erie. This natural spectacle turns the park's trees orange and black with butterflies. #Canada #PointPelee #Monarchs #Migration 🇨🇦 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point...

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  Hopewell Rocks: Walk the Ocean Floor in New Brunswick 🌊 At low tide, visitors to the Bay of Fundy can walk on the ocean floor around the towering Hopewell Rocks. These flowerpot-shaped formations are sculpted by the world's highest tides—a must-see marvel! 🇨🇦 #Canada #Geography #NewBrunswick #NatureWonders https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hopewell_Rocks

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  Tommy Prince : guerrier et défenseur 🎖️🛡️ Tommy Prince, soldat ojibwé de Brokenhead, est l’un des héros de guerre autochtones les plus décorés du Canada. Vétéran de la Seconde Guerre mondiale et de Corée, il a reçu 11 médailles, dont la Médaille militaire et l’Étoile d’argent. Connu pour sa furtivité, son courage et son engagement pour les droits des Autochtones. 🇨🇦 #Canada #Hero #Indigenous #TommyPrince https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/fr/article/tommy-prince

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  Curling: A Strategic and Social Sport Popular Across Canada 🇨🇦🥌 Curling, with its origins in Scotland, is a beloved winter sport in Canada. It's a game of strategy and skill, played on ice with stones and brooms. Known for its social atmosphere and accessibility, it's enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities! 🇨🇦 #Canada #Curling #WinterSport #CanadianSport #Strategy https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/curling

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  Relaxing in Muskoka: An iconic chair and beautiful region come together The chair in this design is a Muskoka, which are adirondack style. Is there any better way than to capture the beauty of the Muskoka region by making this recognizable item? For a long time this has promoted relaxation, and peace, what a well designed chair and also very comfy! #Canada #Chair #Nature #Wood https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muskoka_chair

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  The Man Behind Saturday Night Live: Lorne Michaels The landscape of modern comedy was shaped by a Canadian. Toronto-born Lorne Michaels created 'Saturday Night Live' in 1975, launching countless comedy legends. For nearly 50 years, his vision has defined topical satire and sketch comedy not just in North America, but around the world, making him one of the most powerful figures in television history. #Canada #SNL #LorneMichaels #Comedy 🇨🇦 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lorne_Mich...

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  The Strategic Maple Syrup Reserve Canada maintains a Strategic Maple Syrup Reserve in Quebec, with 77,000 barrels. Created in 2000 by the Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers, this stockpile regulates the syrup supply and prices. In 2012, thieves pulled off a daring heist, stealing syrup worth $18 million in what became known as the Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist. 🍯 🇨🇦 #Canada #MapleSyrup #WeirdEh https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federation_of_Quebec_Maple_Syrup_Producers

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  Les Marchés de Noël Canadiens: Magie Européenne! 🎁🕯️ De Montréal à Vancouver, les villes canadiennes accueillent des Marchés de Noël inspirés des traditions européennes. Ces marchés offrent artisanat local, gourmandises et vin chaud, créant une ambiance féerique. C'est l'occasion parfaite de trouver des cadeaux uniques et de s'imprégner de l'esprit des Fêtes. #Canada #Noël #MarchéDeNoël #Festivités 🇨🇦 https://quoifaireenfamille.com/fiche/marche-de-noel/marche-de-n...

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  St. Roch's Icy Ordeal: Conquering the Northwest Passage In 1940, the RCMP schooner St. Roch, under Capt. Henry Larsen, began a patrol that became a two-year struggle to traverse the Northwest Passage from west to east. The small vessel spent two winters frozen in Arctic ice. In 1942, the crew reached Halifax, becoming the first to ever complete the perilous journey in that direction. #Canada #StRoch #ArcticHistory #RCMP 🇨🇦 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Roch_(ship)

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  St. Roch's Triumph: Circumnavigating a Continent In 1944, the St. Roch sailed back from Halifax to Vancouver via the Northwest Passage in a single season, taking just 86 days. This feat made it the first vessel to transit the passage in both directions and the first to circumnavigate North America. The voyage was a powerful demonstration of Canadian skill and Arctic sovereignty. #Canada #StRoch #CanadaIsAwesome #ArcticExploration 🇨🇦 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Roch_(ship)

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  Quebec City Québec City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the only fortified city north of Mexico. 🏰 Its rich history and European charm make it a unique destination. Explore the cobblestone streets! #Canada #QuebecCity #Travel https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quebec_City

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  Donald Sutherland: A Canadian Acting Legend 🇨🇦🎬 Donald Sutherland, born in Saint John, New Brunswick, was a prolific Canadian actor with a career spanning over six decades! Known for his versatility, he's starred in classics like 'MASH',' 'Klute,' and 'The Hunger Games.' A true icon of Canadian cinema! 🇨🇦 #Canada #DonaldSutherland #CanadianActor #Movies #Entertainment https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/donald-sutherla...

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  Mary Greyeyes: Trailblazer for Indigenous Women In 1942, Mary Greyeyes became the first Indigenous woman to enlist in the Canadian Army. A Cree woman from Saskatchewan, she faced racism yet served proudly overseas. Her iconic enlistment photo broke barriers and inspired generations of Indigenous Canadians. 🇨🇦 #Canada #Indigenous #WWII #MaryGreyeyes https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/mary-greyeyes

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  Reimagining Canadian Art History 🎨✨ Kent Monkman is an acclaimed contemporary artist renowned for his provocative and powerful paintings, films, and installations. His work often reinterprets historical narratives, challenging conventional views of Canadian and European art. Through his unique artistic vision, he offers fresh perspectives that enrich Canada's cultural landscape. #Canada #CanadianArt #ContemporaryArt #Culture https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/kent-monkma...

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  Screech Rum: Newfoundland's Signature Spirit and the 'Screech-In' Ceremony 🇨🇦🥃 Screech Rum is a dark rum associated with Newfoundland, and the 'Screech-In' ceremony is a playful tradition where visitors kiss a codfish and take a shot of Screech to become honorary Newfoundlanders. 🇨🇦 #Canada #Newfoundland #ScreechRum #Tradition #Culture https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newfoundland_Screech

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  An Unofficial Anthem: Spirit of the West While they had a long and celebrated career, Vancouver's Spirit of the West is immortalized by one song: 'Home for a Rest.' This frantic, Celtic-infused folk-rock tune became an unofficial national anthem, a guaranteed floor-filler at university pubs, weddings, and parties from coast to coast since its release in 1990. #Canada #SpiritoftheWest #HomeforaRest #FolkRock 🇨🇦 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spirit_of_the_West

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  A Champion for Fairness and Public Service ⚖️🌟 Roberta Jamieson is a distinguished lawyer and advocate with a remarkable career in public service. She made history as the first woman in Canada to be appointed Ombudsman of Ontario, where she championed fairness and accountability. Her leadership has consistently aimed to improve governance and ensure justice for all Canadians. #Canada #PublicService #Law #Justice https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/roberta-jamieson

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  La découverte vitale de Frederick Banting En 1921, Frederick Banting et Charles Best ont découvert l'insuline, transformant le diabète en une maladie gérable. À l'âge de 32 ans, Banting est devenu le plus jeune récipiendaire du prix Nobel de médecine. Leur découverte sauve encore des millions de vies. 🇨🇦 #Canada #Science #InnovationMédicale #FrederickBanting https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/fr/article/decouverte-de-linsuline

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  First Canadian NBA Game 🏀 On November 1, 1946, the Toronto Huskies hosted the New York Knickerbockers in the first-ever NBA game (then called the Basketball Association of America) at Maple Leaf Gardens. Though the Huskies lost 68-66, this game marked Canada's important role in professional basketball history, decades before the Raptors and Grizzlies arrived. 🇨🇦 #Canada #NBA #Basketball https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_Huskies

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  Athabasca Sand Dunes The Athabasca Sand Dunes in northern Saskatchewan are the largest active sand dunes in Canada and among the most northerly active dunes in the world. This ecological wonder stretches for nearly 100 km along Lake Athabasca and is home to several plant species found nowhere else on Earth! #ExploreCanada 🇨🇦 #Canada https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/provincialpark/1414/athabasca-sand-dunes-provincial-park#sort=relevancy

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  National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Observed on September 30, this day honours residential school Survivors, their families, and the children who never returned home. It's a time for all Canadians to reflect on the painful history and ongoing legacy of the residential school system. #Canada #NDTR #EveryChildMatters #TruthAndReconciliation 🇨🇦 https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/national-day-truth-reconciliation.html