Weekly Goose 144 (Remembrance + Harvest Hosts)

November 08, 2023

Good morning!

Did you know? Remembrance Day was first observed in 1919 throughout the British Commonwealth. It was originally called “Armistice Day” to commemorate the armistice agreement that ended the First World War on Monday, November 11, 1918, at 11 a.m.—on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.

Since Remembrance Day is coming up this Saturday, we thought we’d tweak this newsletter to showcase some of the great “military-themed” museums and the history of this important day.

So without further ado, enjoy the 144th edition of the Weekly Goose!

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Remembrance Day | Canada and the First World War

Canadians recognize Remembrance Day, originally called Armistice Day, every 11 November at 11 a.m. It marks the end of hostilities during the First World War and an opportunity to recall all those who have served in the nation’s defence.

The Poppy

The red poppy, a native plant along much of the Western Front during the First World War, has become a powerful symbol of remembrance. It is the principal emblem of the Royal Canadian Legion, which distributes several million each year to be worn by Canadians on Remembrance Day.

In Flanders Fields and John McCrae

John McCrae is best remembered as the author of In Flanders Fields, the most recognizable poem of the First World War.

Visit One of the Many Military museums in Canada

Canada’s military and aviation history museums. Visit a museum or browse through online exhibits and photo galleries.

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Watch

Since we don’t have any travel videos focused on our Remembrance Day theme, we thought we’d share some interesting videos we found on Youtube.

Beaver Bites

  • Looking for a very delicious bite to eat in Toronto? This Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant topped this year's list of best new Canadian restaurants.

  • Canada has a lot of budget airlines now but one of them is gone. Canadian budget airline Swoop, which is owned by WestJet, ended its independent operations and subsumed the company into its main arm. Next on the chopping block is the recently purchased budget airline Sunwing.

  • All travellers love a good travel hack, so here are 24 of them that will save you money and time on your next adventure.

  • We still don’t understand the current buzz about Taylor Swift, but she did just add three more Canadian shows to her tour.

  • Visiting one of the many craft breweries in Canada? Well, a “beer tax” hike that could make brews more expensive for Canadians is again being considered by Ottawa after a delay earlier in the year.

  • I think we all love nature, so it should come as good news that the federal government has signed its first major nature agreement with British Columbia, and First Nations to mutually support protecting 30 percent of lands and waters by 2030.

  • Although this new Canadian apple doesn’t taste like snow, its name is Snowflake and it hails from Ontario.