WELCOME TO THE CANADA DAY IN LONDON NEWSLETTER!

1 July 2011 is set to be the biggest Canada Day in London ever. In this newsletter you will find information on all the exciting activities and performances we have planned for this year. Canada Day in London 2011 has a jam-packed schedule of fun for all ages to celebrate Canada's 144th birthday. Grab some red and white and join more than 50,000 attendees at the largest Canada Day celebration outside of the country.

CANADA DAY IN LONDON MERCHANDISE

Keep in the spirit of Canada Day all year long with fantastic Canadian inspired merchandise exclusive to this special event. Come by one of the merchandise tents in Trafalgar Square on July 1st and pick from a variety of items on sale. The official Canada Day in London t-shirt, designed by the Hudson’s Bay Company, exclusive Canada Day in London jewellery by Thompson London, Tim Horton's coffee and travel mugs and a special Canada Day gift bag from the Canada Shop. Don't forget to pick up your copy of the Canada Day in London souvenir program, chalk full of information on performers, artists, events of the day and more. Net proceeds from our merchandise sales will be given to the Maple Leaf Trust who support Canadian veterans and scholars in the UK.

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STILT WALKERS AT CANADA DAY IN LONDON

This year's Canada Day festivities will include some special nine foot guests all the way from Ontario, Canada. The Stilt Guys will be in Trafalgar Square, walking tall and joining in the fun and festivities of the day. Kids, be sure to bring your cameras! Learn more about the Stilt Guys.

DO YOU KNOW CANADA?

1. Canada is the second largest country in the world with a land area of about 9, 984, 670 KM² (Great Britain & Northern Ireland is about 244, 820 KM²)
2. Canada's capital is Ottawa, Ontario
3. Our national icon is the beaver
4. Our national sports are hockey and lacrosse
5. Our motto is 'From sea to sea', as we stretch from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean
6. Our national tree is the Sugar Maple; one of the trees we tap in the springtime to get our famous maple syrup.
7. Canada has 2 national languages, French and English. About 13% of Canadians only speak French
8. Canada is the leading producer of ice wine - we get the most out of the cold weather!
9. The white hairs on a polar bear are hollow to trap sunlight to keep them warm. You can spot the polar bears in the town of Churchill, Manitoba right in the middle of the bear’s migration path. Brrrr!