Today — Monday, October 12, 2009 — is the Thanksgiving holiday in Canada.

Canadians celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday roughly six weeks earlier than Americans do. And U.S. expats always ask, “Why?”

Here’s an excerpt from my…

Today is Labour Day in Canada. Banks, post offices, government offices, schools, and many businesses across the country are closed today.

Celebrated annually on the first Monday in September, Labour Day is essentially the same…

The first Monday in August is a holiday in many regions of Canada.

It’s part of the three days of summer relaxation known as the “August Long Weekend.”

If you’re in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba,…

Getting settled in a new country invariably involves some unexpected twists and turns.

During our first winter in Canada, one of these “getting settled” mishaps involved a suckling pig, an outdoor…

Today is a holiday in Canada — Victoria Day.

Nowadays, as Canadians head to their vacation cottages, picnic on the beach, or fire up the backyard barbecues, the holiday is more about the start of…