31 Days in Canada

   In honour of CANADA DAY  I plan to post a daily image of Canada and a link to a random Canadian location we have visited.

Yes, I know, #7 is repeated.

Winnipeg Manitoba - random post

Manitoba is a province of wild extremes and fascinating records, from hosting the polar bear and beluga whale capitals of the world to an unmatched obsession with Slurpees. Sitting perfectly in the center of Canada, it’s a land of hidden oddities and rich history.

Quirky Culture & Inventions

Slurpee Capital: Winnipeg was officially crowned the Slurpee Capital of the World by 7-Eleven, maintaining the title for over two decades by drinking more of the icy slushies per capita than anywhere else on the planet.

The James Bond Connection: The inspiration behind the legendary spy James Bond is widely believed to be Sir William Stephenson, a decorated World War II spymaster born and raised in Winnipeg.

First Garbage Bags: The very first polyethylene garbage bags were created in Winnipeg by Harry Wasylyk and Larry Hansen.

Homer Simpson is a Citizen: In 2003, the fictional TV character Homer Simpson was made an honorary citizen of Winnipeg.

Winnie the Pooh was actually named after Winnipeg! During World War I, Winnipegger Lieutenant Harry Colebourn grew fond of a baby black bear, who he purchased and nicknamed “Winnie”.  Click here to visit Winnie the Pooh at White River ON.