Ultimate Canadian celebratory to-do list
If you want to have the ultimate, most Canadian Canada Day ever, try to do all 24 things on this list within 24 hours.
Apologize to someone, even if it wasn’t your fault. (Especially if it wasn’t your fault). Play a game of road hockey. Get a double-double and a snack pack of Timbits from Tim Hortons Refer to Tim Hortons as Timmies. Sing O Canada at the top of your lungs with your best friends.
Wear something flannel printed. It will be hot, so you’ll have to commit.
Hit a patio and have an ice-cold pint of Canadian beer (or if you’re underage, drink a Canada Dry ginger ale or Crush cream soda).
Talk about NHL free agency with a complete stranger.
Put maple syrup on something that doesn’t usually require it (like maple glazed carrots or a peanut butter and maple syrup sandwich).
Take five minutes and appreciate free health care. (Just don’t do it while riding a bike in traffic, or you may need it sooner rather than later).
Listen to at least one song from the holy trinity of Canadian music (Rush, The Tragically Hip and Neil Young). Eat poutine. Spend some of your Canadian Tire money. Eat more poutine. Watch highlights of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games on YouTube. (Warning: I Believe will get stuck in your head).
Put on a temporary maple leaf tattoo. Or if you are feeling really patriotic after a few rounds with Mr. Molson, get a real one.
Enjoy a delicious serving of Kraft Dinner.
Pay for something using only loonies.
Give ’er. Not important what you’re doing, just be sure to give ’er.
Watch a CFL game, or at least watch long enough to hear an announcer use the phrase “2 and out” as opposed to the NFL’s “3 and out”.
Travel a few kilometres on the Trans-Canada Highway.
Eat a Beavertail (the flattened, fried dough dessert. Not an actual beaver’s tail)
Go for a scenic walk on the Seawall to burn off some of the calories you ate today.
Get some sleep, eh? You had a busy day, and Canada will be just as awesome tomorrow.