Canadiana

It's no secret that I am a true, blue Canadian chick, but I am also a huge keener for other cultures and countries. I have always been jealous of American patriotism, because frankly, Canadians are proud to be Canucks, but they just don't show it. We're reluctant patriots: blase and ho-hum about our home and native land. I like to think that I am not one of the many, as I was born and bred to be thankful for great healthcare, places God forgot to finish and our multicultural society. Plus, having one grandfather in the Royal Canadian Navy for 25 years and another grandfather in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for the same amount of time, instills a sense of love for your country.

So, today's post is dedicated to the Great White North.

Laurentian Chief moccasins...my fave! Each is handmade, in Quebec. You can find them here and here.

This girly is a blogger for Toronto Street Fashion and when asked what Canadian fashion looked like, she said this was it. In the winter, pretty much.

1930's Northern Caribou (Qairnirmuit) Inuit Parka

found at Canadian Museum of Civiliation

Yvonne de Carlo (Vancouver, BC born!) modelling Canadiana swimwear. Swishy.
Ms. de Carlo is best known for her role as Lily Munster in, well, The Munsters.

Inuit boots (mukluks), circa 1972 made by May Mogena, Coppermine, NWT
found at the Canadian Museum of Civilization

Two sweaters/coats above found at Roots.com...new fall wear!
I am not too pleased that Roots was not awarded the Vancouver 2010 official Olympic outifitter. Grrrr!

Fab moose motif sweater located at Oipolloi

Other Canadian links to check out:

• Our Nation's capital city...Ottawa. P.S. I was born there!
• My favourite museum.
• Map o' Canada
• Canada in all it's governmental goodness.
• Some trivia for you...What is Canada's official animal? If your mind is typically in the gutter, you'll get a kick outta this one. Go here for the answer!

Happy Thursday!

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