The tradition for the long weekend in which us Canadians celebrate its establishment is to go camping. For those who know me and used “the great indoorsman” to describe my penchant for such an activity, I opted to take a more American route:

BBQ, beverages and party with my neighbours.

It’s a pretty neat country where, depending on where you are, can experience all four seasons in just one day, see the Northern lights, dip your foot into an ocean, say the words “double double” and have everyone know what you’re talking about, bump into someone and have them apologize to you, have access to a tremendous education and health system and yes… go camping just about anywhere.

While all of the above are reasons to be grateful, I will be toasting a country that gave my parents an opportunity to build an amazing life for themselves and their children.

Here’s to you, Canada.

Cheers and Happy Canada Day!