We found a perfect spot in front of the Aurora Public Library for the Canada Day parade. We arrived just after eleven o’clock, right before it started. Since it was our first time attending, we weren’t sure what to expect. But the parade turned out to be even better than we anticipated, and we’ll definitely be back next year!
“Our participation in Celebrate Canada activities brings us together, strengthens our communities, and helps us understand the significance of the citizenship we all share.” – Source: Canadian Heritage
“This year marks the start of the five-year countdown to Canada’s 150th birthday in 2017. As we move toward this important milestone, I invite all Canadians to make the most of this day by celebrating our identity, our values, and our history among family and friends. Let us be proud of all our achievements, which attest to our country’s glorious past and hold the promise of a bright future.” – Source: Statement by the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, on the Occasion of Canada Day
I spent all day on July 1st listening to the train, not realizing what was going on. It turns out, as part of a weekend service trial, GO Transit is running six southbound trains to Union Station and six northbound trains every Saturday, Sunday, and holiday from June 23 to September 3 on its Barrie line. So, that’s why I kept hearing the train whistle throughout the day—morning, afternoon, and evening!
Happy Canada Day!
