Oh Canada!

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Get ready to celebrate our country on one of the busiest long weekends of the year! There is lots to do on Canada's 143rd birthday - here is our top 5 list of Canada Day activities for you and your family.

1. Bake a strawberry cake.

2. Make a paper pinwheel using this simple tutorial.

3. Head downtown for kid-friendly fun at the Canada Day in Squamish celebrations. The Family Fun Carnival runs from 11am-4pm and there will be a puppet show at Cleveland and Winnipeg at 3pm.

4. Enjoy a glass (or two) of Canadian wine. Our pick: Mission Hill 2008 Pinot Grigio ($15.99)

5. Face painting. While our first choice would be these Lyra Face Paint Pencils ($19) available at Lavish & Lime, here is a quick recipe for making your own non-toxic version:

1tsp cornstarch

1/2 tsp water

1/2 tsp cold cream

1-2 drops food coloring

In a small bowl combine cornstarch and water. Mix in cold cream. Add food coloring. Washes with soap and water.

Happy Canada Day!