Our week to contribute will be November 3rd to November 9th.
Please check back here regularly for updates — we’ll be sharing new ideas, suggestions, schedules, and questions as we get closer to the event. I’ll also be posting a list of our projected activities soon. Nothing is set in stone yet, so let’s keep the conversation open, share our thoughts, and celebrate all the things that make our country so special.
Sounds wonderful, @TerryPG . Excited to see how the Canadian and Neighbours Spotlight 2025 unfolds. I think ,it’s going to be a great celebration of community and culture…..
Hello Fellow Canadian and friends guides.
To celebrate #10 years of Local guides I have been asked to share my success in taking videos. You can join the Virtual meeting tomorrow at 10.00 A.M. EST.
Hello fellow Canuck and friends Local guides. We now have a schedule in the making. Still looking for more Guides to join our great group and brag about Canada.
Here is the Tentative schedule for us, I do have to lock this in by the end of the week.
Date. Topic Lead Guide
Mon. Nov.3 Introduction to Canada… @GasparKaren
Tues.Nov.4 Favourite places to visit Canada ?
Favorite places to visit in Detroit, Mich. @Erna_LaBeau
Wed. Nov.5 Iconic Canadian Food ?
Thur.Nov.6 Seasonal Activities/Destinations @Kayimi
Fri. Nov.7 Travel Destinations ?
Sat. Nov.8 World/State Quiz- Virtual Meetup @TerryPG
Sun. Nov.9 Virtual meet up-Recap and Thoughts @FalguniP and @TerryPG
Calling all Canadian Guides and friends that have indicated they would like to help and add some contents to this. Please let me know which topics you would like to help with.
For the Seasonal topic, I have something brainstormed but looking for any other feedback if people want anything highlighted! (will try my best not to duplicate locations):
Next Steps: Aiming for all input (brainstorm) by Fri, Oct 24 so that I can draft a post for review!
Post Structure: If there’s a (post) structure in place, let me know, but I’m thinking:
Introduction copy talking about Canada very briefly (all year round)
Body copy:
Probably narrowing down to 2 each per season and no duplicate locations if possible (total 8 locations identified)
Quick sentence for each location
If I have time, I could put a two image split as an intro for each season.
Ending copy talking about a quick summary and celebrating season!
Brainstorm: There are some initial thought starters on topics separated by Seasons; if there are any other highlights you may want to include, let me know! These ones felt the most diverse set across the seasons as well.
SPRING – Blossoms, meltwater, and traditions
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival (BC) – 40,000 cherry trees create a pink canopy through neighbourhoods like Kitsilano and Yaletown.
Ottawa Tulip Festival (Ontario) – over 1 million tulips across the city, rooted in WWII history.
Maple Syrup Shacks (Québec, Ontario, New Brunswick) – sugar bush visits for syrup, sleigh rides, and maple taffy on snow.
SUMMER – Festivals, long days, and fresh air
Calgary Stampede (Alberta) – “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth,” rodeos and chuckwagon races.
Whale Watching in Bay of Fundy (New Brunswick/Nova Scotia) – famous for extreme tides and whale sightings.
Icefields Parkway (Alberta) – drive/hike between Banff & Jasper, with glaciers and turquoise lakes.
FALL – Colours, harvests, and cozy heritage
Toronto International Film Festival (Ontario) – a global spotlight on Canadian cinema each September.
St. John’s Signal Hill Hikes (Newfoundland) – city and harbour views framed by golden autumn light.
Prince Edward Island Potato Harvest – PEI’s iconic red soil and potato fields come alive in fall, with food festivals across the island.
WINTER – Snow, lights, and Canadian coziness
Rideau Canal Skateway & Winterlude (Ottawa, Ontario) – the world’s largest outdoor skating rink.
Carnaval de Québec (Québec City) – snow sculptures, ice palaces, and Bonhomme’s parade.
Montreal Igloofest (Québec) – an outdoor electronic music festival in subzero temperatures.
Aurora Viewing in Yellowknife (Northwest Territories) – one of the most reliable spots in the world for Northern Lights.
SPRING – Blossoms, meltwater, and traditions
SUMMER – Festivals, long days, and fresh air
FALL – Colours, harvests, and cozy heritage
WINTER – Snow, lights, and Canadian coziness