Canadians in Atlanta: Canada Day at the zoo

[Kathryn41 3,205]

For those Canadians living in Atlanta, here is some information about celebrating Canada Day sent out by the Canadian Consulate. It is the Thursday before, but for those of us who are still making new acquaintances in our new homes, this is one good way to make connections with other Canadians. My husband and I are going, and if you are interested, the contact email is listed to reserve your free tickets.

Gee, I wonder if they will have Tim Horton's coffee?!

Kathryn:

Subject: An Invitation to make Canada Day a Fun Day at the Zoo

Canada Day

Celebration

Thursday June 29, 2006

Bring your Family and Come Celebrate with us

at the Atlanta Zoo

The staff of the Consulate General of Canada in Atlanta in partnership with the Atlanta Community Food Bank invite you to make Canada Day a Fun Day at the Zoo.

Enjoy a BBQ lunch, music, childrens’ activities, Canadian goodies, great door prizes and more.

When? Thursday, June 29, 2006 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where? Zoo Atlanta, Mzima Springs Pavilion (www.zooatlanta.org)

Admission? Free. But we encourage you to bring a non-perishable food item for the food bank.

Visit the Canada table at the entrance to the Zoo to pick up your free admission. Consulate staff will be there at 9:30 a.m. if you wish to visit the Zoo before coming to the BBQ.

RSVP now to canadaday@atlanta-canada.ca or by Telephone: 1.877.271.4637 Be sure to leave your name and telephone number. There is a limit of 4 tickets per family. Should you need more tickets please leave a message.

Look forward to seeing you there!

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Venez avec votre famille célébrer avec nous

au Zoo d’Atlanta!

Le personnel du consulat général du Canada à Atlanta, en partenariat avec Banque d’alimentation communautaire d’Atlanta, vous invite à venir célébrer agréablement la Fête du Canada au Zoo.

Un délicieux déjeuner-barbecue, de la musique, des activités pour enfants, des friandises canadiennes, des prix de présence et plus encore vous y attendront!

Quand? Le jeudi 29 juin 2006, de 11 h à 14 h

Où? Au Zoo d’Atlanta, Pavillon Mzima Springs (www.zooatlanta.org)

Entrée? Gratuite. Mais nous vous invitons à apporter un produit alimentaire non périssable pour la Banque d’alimentation.

Faites une visite à la table du Canada, à l’entrée du Zoo pour retirer votre ticket d’entrée gratuite. Le personnel du consulat sera là à 9 h 30 si vous souhaitez visiter le Zoo avant de venir au barbecue.

RSVP maintenant à canadaday@atlanta-canada.ca ou par téléphone (1-877-271-4637). N’oubliez pas d’indiquer votre nom et votre numéro de téléphone. Les tickets sont limités à quatre (4) par famille. Si vous avez besoin de davantage de tickets, veuillez laisser un message.

Au plaisir de vous rencontrer au Zoo!

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[Reba 2]

I'm gonna be in Toronto for Canada Day

I wonder if they'll have peameal bacon sammiches on the bbq for you? mmmm...peameal bacon

[Kathryn41 3,205]

oh I miss peameal bacon - that would be wonderful! What they sell here as 'Canadian bacon" just isn't it!

Have fun in Toronto - they do a great Canada Day celebration.

[Reba 2]

Oh I know, I'm from Toronto, I've celebrated Canada Day there many many times! What I'm most looking forward to is Street Meat hot dogs, and some nice peameal bacon!

I ordered some from Real Canadian Bacon last year and ate it all up myself. My husband is very weird and doesn't like it. All the more for me! Its really expensive to have shipped tho, I can't really afford it

[Sharon 1]

I'm gonna be in Toronto for Canada Day

I wonder if they'll have peameal bacon sammiches on the bbq for you? mmmm...peameal bacon

And I'M gonna be at the Old Port in Montreal for the Canada Day festivities!

Damn....brings a lump to my throat just thinking about it...lol

Montreal is just SO better than Toronto, ya know.

[Reba 2]

Montreal is just SO better than Toronto, ya know.

ah, but does Montreal have the Tolkien Gathering convention, and fireworks by Mithrandir? I think not!

[Fuzzness 2]

I'll be at Zoo Atlanta...

[Sharon 1]

Montreal is just SO better than Toronto, ya know.

ah, but does Montreal have the Tolkien Gathering convention, and fireworks by Mithrandir? I think not!

No, Montreal's Old Port just celebrates Canada Day with a free rock concert (3 years ago it was BLUE RODEO) and hosts the INTERNATIONAL FIREWORKS COMPETITION (and there just happens to be one of the competitors showing his stuff the night of July 1st). .

Oh and of course, the parade....and the birthday cake.

Something like half a million usually attend....lol. And everyone gets along famously!

Why don't you make the 6 hour drive from T.O. and join us?

Edited June 4, 2006 by Sharon

[Kathryn41 3,205]

I'll be at Zoo Atlanta...

Hey, Karen - we'll look for you to say hello:-) My husband is booking it as a holiday so he can join me at the celebrations:-). I've attended several things that have been hosted by the Consulate and they do a great job. We'll all have fun!

Old Montreal though is pretty darn terrific . . . enjoy yourselves!!

[Reba 2]

Why don't you make the 6 hour drive from T.O. and join us?

um, because I have tickets for the Tolkien convention in Toronto is why