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**c.a.m** · 07-01-2019, 12:21 PM - **2 Likes**

Hi all,

Today is our national holiday -- Canada Day. Lots of folks are celebrating in their red and white attire.

Canada is 152 years old (young?).

Here in Ottawa, a huge celebration takes place on Parliament Hill, including an official program with the Prime Minister et al at noon and a multi-media entertainment extravaganza in the evening, followed by an impressive fireworks display over the Ottawa River.

Here's the view from across the street: Hill cam ? Canada's Parliamentary Precinct - PWGSC

It's not busy now at mid-afternoon, but the lawn will be filled this evening.

Incidentally, this is the same grounds that saw some 100,000 citizens on September 14, 2001, a National Day of Mourning for the 9/11 attacks. We wanted to observe remembrance for the victims and show solidarity with our American friends. For those who might be interested, a Canadian 9/11 timeline is here: Timeline: 9/11 and Canada - CPAC

Happy Canada Day!

- Craig

Last edited by c.a.m; 07-01-2019 at 12:31 PM.

**ChrisPlatt** · 07-01-2019, 04:09 PM

Happy Canada Day!

Best wishes to our more civilized neighbors to the north.

Chris

**jpzk** · 07-01-2019, 06:17 PM

Happy Canada Day to you too C.A.M. !

I fondly remember the fantastic celebrations during July 1st during my 20-odd years living there!
Grandiose fireworks

and great crowds.

Now, this thread isn't too busy, is it? Reason: people are too busy trying to get to the evening celebration(s) and that goes for the entire country too. Of course, some will regret having indulged .... hangover day upon a rude awakening, just in time to get back to work!

Cheers!
Have a great day!

Unregistered User 8 · 07-02-2019, 12:09 AM

Originally posted by c.a.m

Happy Canada Day -- July 1st

Enjoy your day folks.

pentax360 · 07-02-2019, 12:42 AM - **1 Like**

I'm Canadian by descent, but I've never been to Canada some day I'll get up there.

**c.a.m** · 07-02-2019, 04:35 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

Happy Canada Day!

Originally posted by jpzk

Happy Canada Day to you too C.A.M. !

Originally posted by pjv

Enjoy your day folks.

Thanks, folks! Yesterday was a fun day.

Originally posted by pentax360

I'm Canadian by descent, but I've never been to Canada some day I'll get up there.

We're not too far away!

- Craig

pentax360 · 07-03-2019, 02:02 PM

Canada's biggest strength is its snacks and candies.

Snyder's hot rods, Hawkins Cheezies, coffee crisp, Aero bar, jersey milk, original 5 flavor life savors.

But $2 coins?

**c.a.m** · 07-03-2019, 04:48 PM

Originally posted by pentax360

Canada's biggest strength is its snacks and candies.

You've uncovered one of our closest-held state secrets!

$1 coin is called a 'loonie' (the loon is featured on the reverse side)

$2 coin is called a 'two-nie' although it pictures a polar bear. Go figure.

- Craig

**ChrisPlatt** · 07-03-2019, 06:29 PM

The first time I saw a Canada dollar coin I thought the term "looney" was a reference to the figure on the face.
Then I saw the bird on the reverse...

Chris

photoptimist · 07-03-2019, 06:42 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by c.a.m

You've uncovered one of our closest-held state secrets!

$1 coin is called a 'loonie' (the loon is featured on the reverse side)

$2 coin is called a 'two-nie' although it pictures a polar bear. Go figure.

- Craig

Presumably, the 10 cent coin is the 'schoonie' and the 25 cent coin is the 'cariboonie'?

RoxnDox · 07-03-2019, 07:02 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

The first time I saw a Canada dollar coin I thought the term "looney" was a reference to the figure on the face.
Then I saw the bird on the reverse...

Chris

Happy Canada Day to all you folks up north!

**c.a.m** · 07-03-2019, 07:28 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by photoptimist

Presumably, the 10 cent coin is the 'schoonie' and the 25 cent coin is the 'cariboonie'?

That's funny.

07-01-2019, 12:21 PM - 2 Likes	#1
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,194	Happy Canada Day -- July 1st Hi all, Today is our national holiday -- Canada Day. Lots of folks are celebrating in their red and white attire. Canada is 152 years old (young?). Here in Ottawa, a huge celebration takes place on Parliament Hill, including an official program with the Prime Minister et al at noon and a multi-media entertainment extravaganza in the evening, followed by an impressive fireworks display over the Ottawa River. Here's the view from across the street: Hill cam ? Canada's Parliamentary Precinct - PWGSC It's not busy now at mid-afternoon, but the lawn will be filled this evening. Incidentally, this is the same grounds that saw some 100,000 citizens on September 14, 2001, a National Day of Mourning for the 9/11 attacks. We wanted to observe remembrance for the victims and show solidarity with our American friends. For those who might be interested, a Canadian 9/11 timeline is here: Timeline: 9/11 and Canada - CPAC Happy Canada Day! - Craig Last edited by c.a.m; 07-01-2019 at 12:31 PM.

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ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,702	Happy Canada Day! Best wishes to our more civilized neighbors to the north. Chris

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jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Happy Canada Day to you too C.A.M. ! I fondly remember the fantastic celebrations during July 1st during my 20-odd years living there! Grandiose fireworks and great crowds. Now, this thread isn't too busy, is it? Reason: people are too busy trying to get to the evening celebration(s) and that goes for the entire country too. Of course, some will regret having indulged .... hangover day upon a rude awakening, just in time to get back to work! Cheers! Have a great day!

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Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Originally posted by c.a.m Happy Canada Day -- July 1st Enjoy your day folks.

07-02-2019, 12:42 AM - 1 Like	#5
pentax360 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: OR Posts: 436	I'm Canadian by descent, but I've never been to Canada some day I'll get up there.

07-02-2019, 04:35 PM	#6
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,194 Original Poster	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt Happy Canada Day! Originally posted by jpzk Happy Canada Day to you too C.A.M. ! Originally posted by pjv Enjoy your day folks. Thanks, folks! Yesterday was a fun day. Originally posted by pentax360 I'm Canadian by descent, but I've never been to Canada some day I'll get up there. We're not too far away! - Craig

07-03-2019, 02:02 PM	#7
pentax360 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: OR Posts: 436	Canada's biggest strength is its snacks and candies. Snyder's hot rods, Hawkins Cheezies, coffee crisp, Aero bar, jersey milk, original 5 flavor life savors. But $2 coins?

07-03-2019, 04:48 PM	#8
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,194 Original Poster	Originally posted by pentax360 Canada's biggest strength is its snacks and candies. You've uncovered one of our closest-held state secrets! $1 coin is called a 'loonie' (the loon is featured on the reverse side) $2 coin is called a 'two-nie' although it pictures a polar bear. Go figure. - Craig

07-03-2019, 06:29 PM	#9
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,702	The first time I saw a Canada dollar coin I thought the term "looney" was a reference to the figure on the face. Then I saw the bird on the reverse... Chris

07-03-2019, 06:42 PM - 2 Likes	#10
photoptimist Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,129	Originally posted by c.a.m You've uncovered one of our closest-held state secrets! $1 coin is called a 'loonie' (the loon is featured on the reverse side) $2 coin is called a 'two-nie' although it pictures a polar bear. Go figure. - Craig Presumably, the 10 cent coin is the 'schoonie' and the 25 cent coin is the 'cariboonie'?

07-03-2019, 07:02 PM	#11
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt The first time I saw a Canada dollar coin I thought the term "looney" was a reference to the figure on the face. Then I saw the bird on the reverse... Chris Happy Canada Day to all you folks up north!

07-03-2019, 07:28 PM - 1 Like	#12
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,194 Original Poster	Originally posted by photoptimist Presumably, the 10 cent coin is the 'schoonie' and the 25 cent coin is the 'cariboonie'? That's funny.