Canada. We live in this beautiful country that spans 9,306 km across, and an area of over 9 million square kilometres. And within this area lies some of the most breathtaking views and scenery and experiences that everyone in this land should try to see at least once. The following video takes us through a via rail journey that showcases our lovely home.




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Don Cherry has worn a plethora of different inane suits in his career. Not much needs to be said, the pictures to the talking:

Check out http://doncherryjacketwatch.wordpress.com/ for more Don Cherry jacket fun!

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“I think the people, the working-man people, made a statement here, that you don't have to be a college graduate to be a good Canadian.” (Don Cherry)

Canadian women are b-e-a-utiful! Here is a collection of what we think are the most stunning Canadian actresses in the industry today:

Emmanuelle Chriqui

Evangeline Lilly

Kirsten Prout

Laura Vandervoort

 Katheryn Winnick

Rachel McAdams

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I am a believer in women, in their ability to do things and in their influence and power. Women set the standards for the world, and it is for us, women in Canada, to set the standards high. (Nellie McClung)

Surprise, surprise....Canada and US face-off in the IIHF Women's World Hockey Championship, again. This match-up will be the 15th in a row, and the US team will be plotting revenge as they were beaten in their home last year. Canada defeated Russia by a margin of 8-1 to take them to the championship game, and the States had much tougher time beating Finland 3-0.

There is always a sense of pride when Canadian hockey players put on the sweater emblazoned with the Maple Leaf, be it the World Juniors, World Championships, or Olympics, and we wish Team Canada good luck to bring home the victory!

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Hockey captures the essence of Canadian experience in the New World. In a land so inescapably and inhospitably cold, hockey is the change of life, and an affirmation that despite the deathly chill of winter, we are alive. (Stephen Leacock)

 **Photo from hockeycanada.ca

CBC News has a great section called "Only in Canada", where they show uniquely Canadian stories, quoting "sharing your tales, from every region of this country, about people, places and events."

Here is a piece on pulling an all-nighter at a University in Halifax, something that all students can relate to:



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Education is intellectual travel  - go with confidence and explore the world with your mind and your own eyes. (Geraldine Kenney-Wallace) 

Great TED Talk about saving some Canadian land from destruction. The description from TED is as follows:

"Ethnographer Wade Davis explores hidden places in the wider world -- but in this powerful short talk he urges us to save a paradise in his backyard, Northern Canada. The Sacred Headwaters, remote and pristine, are under threat because they hide rich tar sands. With stunning photos, Davis asks a tough question: How can we balance society's need for fuels with the urge to protect such glorious wilderness?"



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You look at the history -- the aboriginal people welcomed the first settlers here with open arms, fed us and took care of us ... that continues today, we welcome people from all nations to come in and share. (Peter Stoffer)

Quite funny actually, an infographic on Canadian 'stereotypes'

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A Canadian is someone who knows how to make love in a canoe.  (Pierre Berton)