Eat some poutine. Look, is it cliche to recommend poutine on Canada Day? Yes. But you know what, it’s still delicious! Especially if you make it yourself and are able to choose your ideal gravy-to-fries-to-curd ratio. Here’s a simple recipe from Canadian chef Chuck Hughes.
Read some Canadian poetry. There’s nothing like thumbing through splendid rhyme and verse on a peaceful long weekend, and Canada is one of the richest countries in terms of quality poetry. This list of 68 essential Canadian poetry books from CBC has you covered.
Watch Nirvanna the Band the Show on CBC Gem. Co-created by Blackberry director Matt Johnson, this docufiction about a struggling band is one of the funniest TV shows ever made, Canadian or not. With just two seasons, it’s the perfect binge-watch for this weekend.
Listen to Champagne Problems the new album from Halifax singer-songwriter Jenn Grant. The Juno nominee skips across a variety of moods and genres, from tender ballads to horn-filled honky-tonkers, with almost every song featuring another Canadian artist.—QH