Happy Canada Day!
Canada Day, observed on July 1st, is a national holiday marking the anniversary of Confederation in 1867, when the British North America Act came into effect. … This act united three colonies into a single country called Canada within the British Empire.
CANADA 
North America
Capital: Ottowa
Language(s): English, French
Religion(s): Christianity
COMMON CHARACTERISTICS:
- Canadians are patriotic, but perhaps don’t express this as openly as US citizens.
- Every province is known for its own individual traits.
- It’s common for young people to be involved in sports and outdoor activities. Hockey tends to be the most popular sport across the country, but soccer, baseball, football and basketball are very popular as well.
FUN FACTS:
- Most Canadians actually do not say ‘eh’… but it can happen occasionally!
- Canada is the second largest country in the world, stretching from the Pacific in the west to the Atlantic in the east; and from the Arctic Ocean in the north, to the Great Lakes in the south.
- Canadians always like to talk about the weather, and are quick to reassure you that it actually doesn’t snow all year round, except in the Far North.
Poutine:
Poutine is a dish that includes french fries and cheese curds topped with a brown gravy. It originated in the Canadian province of Quebec and emerged in the late 1950s in the Centre-du-Québec area. It has long been associated with Quebec cuisine.
What Canadian au pairs have to say about the APIA program:
“It is the most rewarding experience I have ever had. My host family really has become my extended family. It’s your opportunity to make the most of – it’s only going to be as good as you make it!” – Tessa, au pair from Canad
“Please do it, it will change your life for the better! A great experience!”– Megan, au pair from Canada
Photo by: Traci {flickr}