June 21st. The Summer Solstice! Spring and Fall are okay times but most Canadians love their summers. So what better way to start the summer season than reminisce about what I love about a Canadian summer. Those lazy, hazy days of summer- just love them.
1. No snow. Sure there are some northern regions with glaciers and tops of mountains but just enjoying no snow in most places is good enough.
2. The local produce from our farmers. Tasty, available and a chance to eat more veggies and fruit. Those trips to the farms or farmers' markets are prolific across the country. Buy fresh or pick your own! A great 1/2 day trip to places like St. Jacob's market is a must in the GTA.
3. Camping at your favourite campground or park. Try a tent, a trailer or sleep in your car. Nature at its best. Going to the cottage, renting a cottage or being invited to a friend's cottage. Day trips, weekends or weeks- great to get away.
4. Your local town or city has lots of festivals, sites to see. So mingle with the tourists and brag about being Canadian. Zoos, museums, art galleries-big and small. The beer gardens, the jazz festivals, the lobster festivals, rib fests, church socials with amazing baking by Canadian women especially the pies.. The Canadian National Exhibition in August in Toronto. Outdoor summer patios at just about every food establishment. Nice way to take in a part of a town, city or country location.
5. The drive across the country. Everyone has done it at least once. Time to meet Canadians coast to coast asking about the places they live. It is not unusual to meet people that are from your home town on the road. Keeping track of all the license plates from the other provinces and American states.
6. Gardens. Working in one. Admiring other people's gardens. Visiting Public gardens. Pots of flowers everywhere. Sitting in the garden listening to the birds and watching the many butterflies like our famous Monarch Butterfly.
7. Summer clothes. No coats. No boots. No hats unless a sun hat. No scarves. The variety of colours. Try not to wear black as there are so many happy summer colours. Shorts, tank tops, summer dresses. easy clothes for men and boys. Summer sandals and flip flops in an amazing selection!
8. Time to sit and read in shade on those hot days. That's why the days are lazy. Catching up on our reading is a must.
9. Leisurely drives in the country. Finding a favourite picnic area for a breakfast, lunch or dinner.
10. The Canadian beaches. Wasaga Beach in Collingwood area. Tofino Beach on Vancouver Island said to be one of the best in the world. New Brunswick has great beaches. Nova Scotia too. Little beaches on lakes and rivers can be found across the country. Campgrounds and parks often have beaches. Time to practice the swimming or just wade in the water.
11. Backyard barbecues- BBQ- with lots of burgers, hot dogs, steaks, sausages. Grill the vegetables. Corn in a husk can be put on the BBQ and husked afterwards. Skewers can be fun. Marinate the tough cuts for a good taste later.
12. Walking. To the store. Power walks. Leisurely walks. Tourist walks. Walks on beaches.
13. Pools. Backyard. Public. Splash pads. Or just get a little pool for the kids. Fun to cool off. Time to flaunt that new bathing suit. Everyone has a collection of them. Love the Tankinis that are so popular if you are not comfortable in a bikini anymore. They mix and match so increases the variety of beach wear.
14. The photo opportunities are endless. People, buildings, scenery, events well you get it- endless. Time to make memories for years to come.
15. Ice cream. The parlours. Sitting outside eating a cone. Buying cones for home ice cream. Edible waffle bowls for sundaes. The Dairy Queen, Baskin Robbins, Kawartha Ice Cream or do you have a favourite spot where you live.
16. Trips abroad to Europe and those tours. Trips south to those wonderful American states with a variety of tourist attractions. If you have American and European tourists in your area, be a friendly Canadian willing to help.
17. Longer days so the evenings can enjoyed.
18. The summer sports. Baseball, Lacrosse, Football and this year the Pan Am Games in Toronto and GTA. Welcoming people from 41 countries to the event.
19. The Canadian call of the Loon. Just try to hear it sometime and you will not forget.
20. The Summer stat holidays. July 1- a time to celebrate pride in our country. At least one trip to Ottawa, our wonderful capital to celebrate in one's lifetime. The Civic holiday in August brings another long weekend. Labour day.
Oh the summer! Maybe my list could be longer, I have to think about it. How long would your list be!
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