Happy Canada Day

Happy Canada Day from North Rustico...a village of about 850 people who must have bought out every Canada flag, banner and bunting from dollar stores for miles around. 



This little village goes all out. They decorate homes, cars, and themselves Everyone goes to the parade. It was cute. So many kids took part in the parade, as did local services and business groups.  Floats, a celtic piping band, hockey teams....everyone was either in it or watching it.






There were lots of candies being thrown out to spectators, water guns shooting water into the crowds and bubbles being blown. It was a big deal!
Once the parade was over the festivities in the park began, with music, performances and food trucks.



We continued with our ice cream research and found a local spot called Crickers. Double thumbs up from dad!


A lovely relaxing day spent walking on the boardwalk ...and having a late lunch on the pier...more seafood.,,chowder, oysters and a seafood bake. All was delicious.






Yummmmm (says Don)... oysters...right from the waters in the Harbour outside the restauant.






Time now to enjoy a beverage in the shade of our cottage porch, looking out over the Harbour waiting for the boat parade to begin.  Fireworks later tonight cap off this very festive day. Fun to be here amongst people who are so proud to be Canadian.

Tomorrow we head off toward St. Peter's Bay. It's a long ride day so we are hoping for good conditions and more great scenery.


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