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WE ARE OPEN ON CANADA DAY
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The years fly by but some things never change. Canada is an amazing country, full of amazing people who are proud to be Canadian. While researching Canada Day, I read this historical story which I thought was really cool and I had never learned in school. (So it may not be 100% accurate). Jacques Cartier, a French explorer, came to Canada three separate times to claim this territory for the King of France. While here, he heard the Iroquois speaking about "kanata" which means village in Iroquois. By the third
visit, Cartier was calling this new land Canada and it stuck. Kanata became Canada. In 1759, there was a battle on the Plains of Abraham near Quebec City. In a brief but decisive 30-minute clash, British forces defeated the French, ultimately shifting control of Canada from France to Great Britain. This was how Canada became a British colony.
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STUNNING CANADIAN PRODUCTS
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But first, more history. Canada officially became a country 159 years ago when four separate British Empire colonies (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia) formed a union which was the beginning of Canada as we know it today. More colonies joined in and on July 1, 1867, the British Parliament granted Canada dominion status. July 1 became annually celebrated as Dominion Day. When
Canada became completely politically independent in 1982, the holiday was renamed Canada Day. We can't imagine now being dependent on any other country. We have the resources, the skills and the desire. Having King Charles, the monarch of the United Kingdom, as our official monarch of Canada, is complementary to our diversified image. Let's stand tall and be proud.
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LYNN & LIANA STEMLESS WINE GLASSES
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These wonderful glasses come in all their patterns and can be paired with sets of old-fashioneds in the matching color. Canada shines in design with these. And..the gift box is great.
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Perfect style, totally useful and shines with class. Deborah Lyall, a Greely, Ontario artist pulls off an outstanding example of both patriotism and design.
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THE POTTERY CANOE COMPANY
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From Northern Ontario, these great handmade pottery pieces are not only unique but very functional. They can be used for entertaining of all kinds and are both dishwasher and oven proof. Quite wonderful.
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CANADA FLAGS AND SOUVENIRS
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Does this young person look patriotic. He does to me. All available on our website. Just click link below.
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In this crazy world we live in, we can only be grateful that we live in a country which is so awesome in every way. We, at Rob McIntosh pride ourselves on our Canadian ingenuity and honesty. We love people to come and visit and just relax in a big city store with a small town value system. We talk to everyone, we like to take our time and hear your desires. Then we try to make your wishes come true. Do visit, wander around, go across our parking lot to our Canada House
Mall, three historic buildings joined by a long tunnel panelled in Canadian white pine, in which everything radiates Canada. Then do come back to our Polar Bear Cafe and have a coffee and a butter tart. Take some cinnamon rolls home for breakfast or surprise guests but just enjoy. Lots of new product arriving daily. Rob's Mystery Bags have been a big hit (For only $30.00, you get a Rob McIntosh bag with 10 different surprises inside, No one knows exactly what Rob put inside on any specific
day) Jellycats are still totally trending. Our Crocs have settled back into their location as though they have just come back home. Lots of sizes. Tilley and Manitobah are great brands for us. If you like this newsletter, please do share and if you have time, we appreciate any reviews on Google or Tripadvisor. Talk to you soon. Barb
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