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Monthly Archives: February 2019
We spent the Family Day long weekend in February meeting up with a bunch of other Australian exchange teachers from all over Canada. We stayed in Canmore together and it was great to catch up over a meal and hear some familiar accents and see how they have all been setting in. The Rocky Mountains are breathtaking! We were in awe of how immense and magical they were, a vision which cannot… Read More
Valentines is big here in Canada! It is festive and it is a day that celebrates love in all its forms, from romantic love to love for friends and family. Valentine’s Day does exist in Australia but in my experience it is mainly romantic love that is celebrated and it is not a hugely recognised day. Whereas here in Canada the kids all celebrated the day at school with class parties and… Read More
Edmonton, along with a lot of Alberta, has had a cold snap! After enduring a week-long deep freeze (the longest since the 90’s!) which looks to go for 12 days we were craving some outdoor time! The Muttart Conservatory in Edmonton made for the perfect place! This botanical garden consists of four glass pyramids, each with a different biome. Tropical, Arid, Temperate and a feature pyramid which changes to a new themed… Read More
We bundled up and braved the -20 temperatures for this festival and it was so worth it! The Flying Canoe Volant festival celebrates French-Canadian, First Nations and Métis cultures. This festival had all the makings of a great winter festival; more ice slides to play on, snow and ice sculptures to discover and maple taffy. There were plenty of indoor activities to do while you warm up with a hot chocolate such… Read More
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