Towns Canada

14/06/2025

If you had ONE DAY to show someone around your town…
…where would you take them first?

Tell us your perfect local itinerary and show off your community charm! 🗺️❤️

12/06/2025

From Berry Fields to the Cabinet Table 🍓🇨🇦

In 1976, a young Harjit Sajjan arrived in Canada with his family, joining his father who worked in a B.C. sawmill. Summers were spent in the berry fields, where his mother and sister helped make ends meet. From those quiet sacrifices grew a future no one could have predicted...

👉 Discover how this immigrant story helped shape Canadian culture: https://townscanada.com/story/culture/coming-canada-harjit-singh-sajjan

Submitted by Ron Mac Quarrie on Fri, 09/13/2019 - 22:16 In continuing the series Coming to Canada, how people who arrived through immigration helped shape Canadian culture, I remembered the current Minister of National Defence, Harjit Sajjan. His story before coming to Canada is a fascinating one....

07/06/2025

"Let’s settle this—Best poutine in Canada is in ______?"
The great debate continues!
Drop your vote for the town that serves the BEST poutine in the country.
🔥 Bonus: Tag the restaurant that deserves the crown!

Lets keep it local!

05/06/2025

🎷 From Saxophone to Satire: The Ben Wicks Story 🇨🇦✏️

When Alfred "Ben" Wicks immigrated to Canada in 1957 with his wife Doreen, they had just $25 and a dream. A British jazz musician who had toured Europe with Leonard Bigg, Ben brought his saxophone, but he also carried a sharp eye, a quick wit, and a love for people.

He didn't just build a life here, he helped shape Canadian culture.

Ben traded music for pen and ink, becoming one of Canada's most beloved cartoonists. His simple line drawings and powerful social commentary reached millions. From newspapers to TV screens, and even humanitarian work, Ben’s voice echoed across the country with warmth and wisdom.

His story is a reminder of how immigrants don’t just arrive—they inspire. They help define the very spirit of Canada. 🇨🇦

💬 Want to know how a street busker turned cartoonist left a mark on Canadian hearts?

👉 Read the full story on TownsCanada.ca and explore how immigrants like Ben Wicks helped shape the country we call home.

📲 Read about it here! -> https://townscanada.com/story/culture/coming-canada-ben-wicks

Submitted by Ron Mac Quarrie on Thu, 09/12/2019 - 23:59 With federal elections coming in November, there is a lot of noise about Canada's immigration policies coming into question. Some think that those policies are too relaxed and open the doors to people taking advantage of Canada. Perhaps they ar...

31/05/2025

What’s YOUR hometown claim to fame?
📍Every Canadian town has a story!
➡️ Comment below with the quirky, famous, or historic thing your town is known for.
Bonus points for photos! 🇨🇦📸

31/05/2025

Fenlon Falls Ontario. Have you been there?

Tell us in the your favourite spot comments.

Fenelon Falls, Ontario in 1962

31/05/2025

Have you ever been to the Yukon?

What your favourite time to go? Winter or summer?

Share in the comments :)

31/05/2025

If it's a blowin, you be knowin, where to hangout to see the best stormy wave action!

25/05/2025

🐻 “Most Canadian Thing You’ve Ever Seen?”
What’s the most Canadian thing you’ve ever witnessed in your hometown?
A moose in the drive-thru? Someone saying “sorry” to a snowbank?
👇 Comment below. We’re ready to award honorary plaid badges.

18/05/2025

🇨🇦 “You Know You’re From ___ When…”
You know you’re from [Your Town] when…
➡️ Your Timmies order is longer than your commute.
➡️ You’ve seen a moose cross Main Street.
➡️ You measure distance in hours, not kilometres.
👇 Finish the sentence. Let’s see how Canadian your town really is.