Canada Day is nearly here, and for many Canadians, that means rounding up maple leaf flags and red and white clothing for July 1. But national pride comes in all shapes and sizes, as readers told us when we asked them to share their most Canadian possessions.
We received touching origin stories of treasured family heirlooms, tales of childhood keepsakes still held tight, and the meaning behind more recent acquisitions and creations from dozens of people across Canada.
From a collection of ticket stubs for “the quintessential Canadian band” to a clock that keeps “Canadian time,” each item offers a unique and personal definition of this country. Here are why 15 of them represent Canada, in readers’ own words.
