Weekly Goose 141 (NHL)

October 18, 2023

Good morning!

Did you know? The first recorded game of hockey was played in Montreal on March 3, 1875. However, despite being famous for the sport, Canada is much more than just hockey. It was also a Canadian who invented basketball, a Canadian who invented the Baseball glove, and we also invented Canadian and American football. I guess we love sports!

Speaking of sports, we’ve teamed up with a variety of other newsletters to launch an exciting giveaway that includes tickets to a Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors game! You’ll find the giveaway and more in the 141st edition of the Weekly Goose!

Happy Travels!

Poll of the Week

Have you ever travelled to another city to watch a sports game?

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Giveaway Spotlight

Both the NHL and NBA seasons are now in full swing, so we wanted to give you and a pal a chance to cheer on the Maple Leafs and Raptors in the ultimate Toronto Sports Weekend.

Kick things off on the hardwood with tickets for you and a friend to catch an Eastern Conference showdown between the Raps and the NY Knicks on December 1st. Then, head back to Scotia Bank arena on December 2nd with two tickets to see the Leafs take the ice in a rivalry clash against the Boston Bruins. Ready to run through the 6?

*terms can be found on the giveaway page.

Canadian Reads

How Canada invented ‘American’ football, baseball, basketball and hockey

It’s true. Canada more or less cooked up all of North America's "Big Four" sports. We’re just too humble to brag about it. Except, as a proud immigrant here, I can bend the national code of conduct and dismiss the alternative facts.

Who Invented Hockey?

Its true origins are murky. But Canada, beginning in the 19th century, gets credit for modernizing—and popularizing—the game we know today.

If you are planning a trip to another city to watch hockey, basketball, football, or another sport, don’t forget to spend some time experiencing other things as well. Here are some travel guides to get you started.

The Ultimate Guide to the Best Things To Do in Toronto

As the biggest city in Canada, there are loads of fun things to do in Toronto. Find out the best in this Toronto travel guide.

34 of the Best Things to Do in Montreal

As one of the most famous cities in Canada, there are lots of things to do in Montreal. From food tours to history, this is what should know.

Travel Videos

We’ve travelled to other parts of Canada to see some sports action as well, including the Edmonton Elks, the Saskatchewan Roughriders, and one of the world’s largest pond hockey tournaments in New Brunswick.

Beaver Bites

  • If you love walking in nature as much as we do, you’ll want to be mindful of ticks, especially now that the number of Lyme disease cases in Canada has gone from 144 to 3,000 in just 15 years. The three provinces with the most cases include Ontario, Quebec, and Nova Scotia.

  • Weaving together interviews from Canadian celebrities like Michael J. Fox, the Barenaked Ladies and Bif Naked, with archival footage from the show and stories from the late Coombs’ personal life, Canadian icon Mr. Dressup is being showcased to the world in a new documentary on Amazon Prime.

  • Airbnb is finally getting the attention it deserves. British Columbia has become the first province to impose rules on short-term rentals, with Calgary following suit on January 1st, 2024.

  • Looking for a unique experience in Toronto or Vancouver? Starting October 13th, Turo guests who book the vehicle hand-picked by a chef of a 2023 MICHELIN-Starred restaurant, will open the doors to extraordinary dining experiences for just $250.