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Canada

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01. Canada 03. Calgary Stampede

“There is no place like “The Greatest Outdoor
home.” Show on Earth”

02. Halloween 04. May 2-4

It’s a big deal in Canada Beginning of the summer
season in Canada
01
Canada
“There is no place like home.”
A little about Canada
Canada, the second largest country in the
world in area, occupying roughly the
northern two-fifths of the continent of
North America. Despite Canada’s great
size, it is one of the world’s most sparsely
populated countries. Canada is officially
bilingual in English and French, reflecting
the country’s history as ground once
contested by two of Europe’s great
powers. 
Due to European roots and its close
proximity to the United States, Canada’s
traditions are a unique amalgamation of
several cultures. Canada’s French-
speaking province also has traditions that
the rest of Canada doesn’t follow.
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Halloween
 Halloween

Although people around the world celebrate Halloween, it’s

a big deal in Canada. Between 2004 and 2014, the
commercial revenue from the holiday doubled. The Retail
Council of Canada estimated that in 2014, Halloween
became a billion dollar industry in Canada alone.
In Vancouver, the only time residents can legally set off
fireworks in their backyard is on Halloween. Permits must
be obtained, and people must be over 19 to buy and set off
the fireworks. But this tradition means the city gets very
loud on Halloween night.
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Calgary
Stampede
“The Greatest Outdoor
Show on Earth”
“The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth”—that’s the Calgary
Stampede, an annual extravaganza that happens every July
in Calgary, Alberta. The Stampede’s core purpose is “to
preserve and celebrate western heritage, culture and
community spirit.” They celebrate through concerts, rodeo
events (with big money prizes), carnival rides, exhibitions, a
parade, and agricultural competitions. The Stampede is one
of Canada’s biggest traditions, as over one million people
from around the world visit every year.
May 2-4
Beginning of the summer
04
season in Canada
 May 2-4
Pronounced as ‘May Two-Four’, also
known as Victoria Day, it is a public
holiday in Canada, celebrated on the
last Monday preceding May 25.
Originally there to celebrate Queen
Victoria’s birthday, it has since been
celebrated as the official birthday of
Canada’s sovereign — but to many
Canadians May Two-Four is
considered to be the start of
summer.
 
“God Bless America, but God help
Canada to put up with them! “