The Calgary Stampede is known as the greatest outdoor show for a reason. It showcases the western heritage of Alberta, including First Nations People of Treaty 7. In this article, Hans Tammemagi shares what visitors can expect to experience from Indigenous culture at the 2024 Calgary Stampede. What’s not to love about the Calgary Stampede? […]
Category Archives: Canadian Culture
Canada is a baby on the world stage, having celebrated just 150 years as a nation in 2017. But in that short span by global standards, Canada has proved itself on the world stage both in battle and in peace.
Canadian Culture, Quebec Travel
Staying at Fairmont Le Château Frontenac: The Most Photographed Hotel in the World
19
Jun
Jun
The Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, regularly called simply “Château Frontenac,” was completed in 1893, and is the most famous of Canada’s grand railway hotels. Not only is it the most photographed hotel on the planet, but it’s also one of Canada’s great architectural treasures, and staying here is a bucket-list worthy Canadian travel experience. Hans […]
Canadian Culture, Ontario Travel
Spending Canada Day on Parliament Hill: A Moment to Go Back in Time, and Be Present
20
Dec
Dec
Parliament Hill is one of the most iconic places in Canada, especially if you’re spending Canada Day there. Hans spent the day there with his daughter, and his experience was nothing short of unforgettable. On Canada Day, there is no place I’d rather be than packed like a sardine into the tumultuous, exuberant crowd on […]
Canadian Culture, Ontario Travel
“Northern Lights”: Take in the Remarkable Sound and Light Show on Parliament Hill
25
Oct
Oct
Northern Lights is a striking sound and light show that explore’s Canada’s history, milestones, and identity. Each year, it’s updated to ensure that tourists and residents of the National Capital Region want to come back again and again. It’s a worthwhile experience for the whole family. Catching a viewing of Northern Lights should be added […]
Canadian Culture, Quebec Travel
Visit the Mackenzie King Estate: The Former Home of Canada’s 10th Prime Minister Located in the Heart of Gatineau Park
11
Oct
Oct
The Mackenzie King Estate, located in Gatineau, Quebec, takes you back in time. You can explore the cottages of one of Canada’s most famous prime minister, as well as exploring the gorgeous grounds and gardens, and you can even squeeze in a beautiful hike to a waterfall. Mackenzie King clearly had an eye for beautiful […]
British Columbia Travel, Canadian Culture
Visiting the Great Canadian Beer Festival in Victoria, BC: The Oldest Craft Beer Festival in Canada!
25
Sep
Sep
Hans Tammemagi visited to see which Canadian breweries were in attendance at Canada’s oldest beer festival, to learn more about the famed liquid, and, of course, to sip on a few himself. A cloudless sky formed a blue roof over the Great Canadian Beer Festival, where thirsty throngs tasted more than 250 flavour-rich beers and […]
Canadian Culture, Ontario Travel
The Bank of Canada Museum: An Interactive, Illuminating Stop That’s Easy to Add to Any Ottawa Itinerary
18
Sep
Sep
The Bank of Canada Museum recently underwent 4 years of renovations to ensure that a visit to this Ottawa museum is both engaging and memorable, not to mention a great stop for visitors of all ages. The Bank of Canada Museum, as you might have guessed, aims to help visitors understand what exactly the Bank […]
Canadian Culture, Ontario Travel
The Canadian Aviation Museum: Preserving the Aircrafts and Stories of Canadian Flight
07
Jul
Jul
The Canadian Aviation Museum calls Windsor, Ontario home, but they aim to showcase the entire nation’s flying history through aircrafts, memorabilia, flight, and stories that deserved to be passed down from generation to generation. Regardless of the province, anytime we come across a museum with a national scope, it’s a place that we prioritize visiting. […]
Canadian Culture, Ontario Travel
FrancoFEST Hamilton: The Largest Celebration of Francophone Art and Culture on the Niagara Peninsula
16
Jun
Jun
FrancoFEST Hamilton is a widely anticipated yearly summer event held by the Centre Francophone Hamilton in Gage Park. It’s one of the largest and well-known francophone art and culture festivals in Ontario, and Canada at large. Part of what makes running a site like We Explore Canada so intriguing and, frankly, such a privilege, is […]
Canadian Culture, Ontario Travel
The Stratford Festival: Everything You Need to Know About One of Canada’s Most Iconic Arts Festivals
05
Jun
Jun
The Stratford Festival is one of Canada’s most well known festivals, and that makes sense considering it’s head up by North America’s largest classical repertory theatre company. It’s one-of-a-kind, and not to be missed. It strikes me that there’s legitimately always an occasion where you can justify attending Stratford’s nationally beloved festival. It could be […]