From trails and highways to rivers and oceans, four Canadians crossed vast distances, and each returned transformed in their own unique way:
- Dianne Whalen’s Trans-Canada Trail Crossing
- Jean Béliveau’s Walk Around the World
- Steve Fonyo’s Journey for Lives
- Josephine Madamin’s Walk for Water

I’m a few days behind, but here is last week’s post/podcast episode.

From handcrafted castles to forest hideaways, meet the Canadians who sought truth, purpose, and peace by turning away from modern society.

We explore hermits, naturalist-poets, and a Cree community who escape into the wilderness.

🇨🇦✨ The unofficial Heritage Minute Bracket: 64 stories go head‑to‑head. You decide which deserves a 1-min PSA. <<>> More Info in🧵

1️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/pjYSCP/1" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">The Persons Case
2️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/pjYSCP/2" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Vimy Ridge

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🇨🇦✨ Ready to commemorate Canadian history? The unofficial Heritage Minute Bracket: 64 stories (from triumphs to tough truths) go head‑to‑head. You decide which deserves a 1-min PSA. More Info in🧵

1️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/YkmmrT/1" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Vimy Ridge
2️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/YkmmrT/2" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Creation of Nunavut

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Each day I share a number that describes Canada.
Today's number is: 200
🏞️✨ Did you know that Waterton Lakes National Park—a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Canada’s most stunning natural treasures— contains over 200 kilometres of scenic hiking trails!
#canada

🇨🇦✨ Ready to commemorate Canadian history? The unofficial Heritage Minute Bracket: 64 stories (from triumphs to tough truths) go head‑to‑head. You decide which deserves a 1-min PSA. More Info in🧵

1️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/m3xpfr/1" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">The Persons Case
2️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/m3xpfr/2" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">The Group of Seven

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🇨🇦✨ Ready to commemorate Canadian history? The unofficial Heritage Minute Bracket: 64 stories (from triumphs to tough truths) go head‑to‑head. You decide which deserves a 1-min PSA. More Info in🧵

1️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/2HoJU1/1" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">The Persons Case
2️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/2HoJU1/2" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">The Group of Seven

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🇨🇦✨ Ready to commemorate Canadian history? The unofficial Heritage Minute Bracket: 64 stories (from triumphs to tough truths) go head‑to‑head. You decide which deserves a 1-min PSA. More Info in🧵

1️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/4v0bhO/1" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">1918 Influenza Pandemic
2️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/4v0bhO/2" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Creation of Nunavut (1999)

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🇨🇦✨ Ready to commemorate Canadian history? The unofficial Heritage Minute Bracket: 64 stories (from triumphs to tough truths) go head‑to‑head. You decide which deserves a 1-min PSA. More Info in🧵

1️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/CpqetS/1" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Vimy Ridge
2️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/CpqetS/2" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Summit Series 1972

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🇨🇦✨ Ready to commemorate Canadian history? The unofficial Heritage Minute Bracket: 64 stories (from triumphs to tough truths) go head‑to‑head. You decide which deserves a 1-min PSA. More Info in🧵

1️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/L31N4B/1" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Chris Hadfield - ISS
2️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/L31N4B/2" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">The Group of Seven

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🇨🇦✨ Ready to commemorate Canadian history? The unofficial Heritage Minute Bracket: 64 stories (from triumphs to tough truths) go head‑to‑head. You decide which deserves a 1-min PSA. More Info in🧵

1️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/4cr4IV/1" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Persons Case
2️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/4cr4IV/2" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Frederick Banting

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Each day I share a number that describes Canada.
Today's number is: 120
🌾🏚️ Did you know that in the 1920s, Manitoba had more than 700 wooden grain elevators? Today, only about 120 remain standing. The most famous site is the Inglis Grain Elevators National Historic Site. How many have you seen?

🇨🇦✨ The unofficial Heritage Minute Bracket: 64 stories (from triumphs to tough truths) go head‑to‑head. You decide which deserves a 1-min PSA. This is round #3 More Info in🧵

1️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/IER3t2/1" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Creation of Nunavut
2️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/IER3t2/2" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Gordon Lightfoot

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🇨🇦✨ The unofficial Heritage Minute Bracket: 64 stories (from triumphs to tough truths) go head‑to‑head. You decide which deserves a 1-min PSA. This is round #3 More Info in🧵

1️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/YeXOqL/1" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">1918 Influena Pandemic
2️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/YeXOqL/2" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">1700 Cascadia Earthquake

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Each day I share a number that describes Canada.
Today's number is: 12
📚🇨🇦 Did you know in 2024, books by Canadian authors made up 12% of print book sales in Canada?
As we celebrate Canada Book Day, does that number surprise you? Let us know your thoughts.
#CanadaBookDay

Happy Canada Book Day! Today's podcast and newsletter are all about the history of books in Canada. If you don't mind, would you take a sec. to recommend a book that you recently enjoyed from a Canadian author?
I'm looking for something new to read
#canadabookday
#canada
#canadian
#history
#podcast

🇨🇦✨ The unofficial Heritage Minute Bracket: 64 stories (from triumphs to tough truths) go head‑to‑head. You decide which deserves a 1-min PSA. This is round #3 More Info in🧵

1️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/L6ANer/1" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Gander, NL - 9/11
2️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/L6ANer/2" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Summit Series 1972

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🇨🇦✨ The unofficial Heritage Minute Bracket: 64 stories (from triumphs to tough truths) go head‑to‑head. You decide which deserves a 1-min PSA. This is round #3 More Info in🧵

1️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/MmpKwN/1" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Rick Hansen
2️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/MmpKwN/2" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Vimy Ridge

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Each day I share a number that describes Canada.

Today's number is: 30,000

✨🏝️ Did you know the 30,000 Islands of Georgian Bay is the World’s Largest Freshwater Archipelago on Earth?

🇨🇦✨ The unofficial Heritage Minute Bracket: 64 stories (from triumphs to tough truths) go head‑to‑head. You decide which deserves a 1-min PSA. More Info in🧵 This is Round #3

1️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/kjw87t/1" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">The Group of Seven
2️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/kjw87t/2" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Thomas King

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🇨🇦✨ The unofficial Heritage Minute Bracket: 64 stories (from triumphs to tough truths) go head‑to‑head. You decide which deserves a 1-min PSA. More Info in🧵 This is Round #3

1️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/YZ20FL/1" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Chris Hadfield
2️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/YZ20FL/2" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Henry Taube

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Each day I share a number that describes Canada.
Today's number is: 32

❄️🌆 Did you know Montréal is home to the largest underground complex in the world?
It connects more than:

2,000 stores
1,200 offices
7 major hotels
4 universities
10 metro stations

Every day, nearly 500,000 people use it!

🇨🇦✨ The unofficial Heritage Minute Bracket: 64 stories (from triumphs to tough truths) go head‑to‑head. You decide which deserves a 1-min PSA. More Info in🧵 This is Round #3

1️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/zerdXP/1" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Frederick Banting
2️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/zerdXP/2" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Roberta Bondar

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🇨🇦✨ The unofficial Heritage Minute Bracket: 64 stories (from triumphs to tough truths) go head‑to‑head. You decide which deserves a 1-min PSA. More Info in🧵 This is Round #3

1️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/JjXun6/1" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">The Persons Case
2️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/JjXun6/2" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Romeo Dallaire - Rwanda

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Each day I share a number that describes Canada.
Today's number is: 150 🦖🌄 Did you know that Dinosaur Provincial Park in Alberta is one of the richest dinosaur fossil deposits on Earth! 150+ complete skeletons & more than 350 partials have been found here & are now displayed in 30+ museums worldwide