31 Days of Canada

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For the past month, I took part in the Ultimate Blog Challenge - a month-long challenge where we write a blog post every single day for the month (well, I missed one!) I decided to make my theme all about where I live - Canada. What started as a fun goal turned into a deeper journey into the country I proudly call home.

Over the 31 days, I covered all kinds of things from the Northern Lights in the Yukon to maple syrup and hockey. I talked about the weather (because Canadians love to talk about the weather!), must-see spots, Indigenous Peoples, and even shared the story of Canadian hero Terry Fox. I celebrated famous Canadians and dove into some of the quirks that make this country so unique.

It definitely wasn’t always easy to write every day, but I learned a lot—about Canada and about myself.

What really stuck with me?
That Canada isn’t just one story. It’s many. It’s made up of Indigenous histories and immigrant journeys, big cities and quiet towns, snowy days and sunny ones. It’s a country full of contrasts and one that’s still finding its way.

As this challenge comes to an end, I just want to say thanks for coming along on this journey with me - whether you read every day or just dropped by once in a while. I hope I was able to show you a little bit of this great country and hope that I've given you reason to visit.


Have a favourite post from this month? I’d love to hear which one stood out to you!

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  1. Lily LeungJuly 31, 2025 at 10:59 AM

    Well done and congrats, Barbara. I've learned a thing or two about Canada that I didn't know before. You must have done alot of work.

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  2. KimberlyJuly 31, 2025 at 11:46 AM

    Isn't it wonderful when we embark on a journey and can see how much we've grown? This challenge does it to me every time. I really enjoyed learning about Canada this month, thank you for sharing!!

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  3. JenniferJuly 31, 2025 at 8:25 PM

    Congrats on completing 31 days! I learned a lot about Canada and have a whole new understanding of it from your blog! Enjoy the rest of your summer!

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    1. BarbaraAugust 1, 2025 at 9:40 AM

      Thank you. Enjoy the rest of your summer as well. See you at the next challenge.

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  4. Jeanine ByersJuly 31, 2025 at 9:00 PM

    Oh, I love that your posts this month were a learning journey for you as well as for us! I wish I had been able to read them all, but I enjoyed the ones I did read. I'm looking forward to seeing you in the fall.

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    1. BarbaraAugust 1, 2025 at 9:42 AM

      I'm looking forward to the fall challenge. See you there.

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  5. TamaraAugust 2, 2025 at 1:59 AM

    Barbara, I thoroughly enjoyed reading and learning more about your country, and I can't wait to go back!
    Congratulations on completing another UBC! Hope to see you you back in October!

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