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Canada Day in Vancouver

July 2, 2015 by Suzie the Foodie 4 Comments

Canada Day in Vancouver

Reg and I wanted to go downtown for Canada Day and every time we do, we seem to find ourselves at Siegel’s. This tradition goes back back to the first time we lived in Vancouver in 2000.

Canada Day was the company’s 25th anniversary and they were giving away free bagels with cream cheese!

Canada Day in Vancouver

Their bagels are made right in front of the customers in the Montreal-style tradition: “…our bagels are boiled then baked in a classic wood burning oven which gives them a genuine crusty outside and chewy inside that is so satisfying to sink your teeth into!”

Canada Day in Vancouver

They also have other treats like this giant bun which I have no idea what it is! But next time? I am getting one. 

Canada Day in Vancouver

I wanted lox on my bagel so I paid full price, around $9. Reg got turkey on a rosemary and rock salt bagel. Delicious! Both came with a super-sour pickle.

We also picked up Starbuck Frappuccinos. I think I have accidentally turned Reg into a convert. No stinkin’ mini frappés though!

Canada Day in Vancouver

Our main focus for going downtown was to visit the Vancouver Maritime Museum which was open to the public on Canada Day. 

Canada Day in Vancouver

We got free dessert to boot! These Canada Day-themed cupcakes were heavenly!

Canada Day in Vancouver

After we enjoyed our treat we entered the museum and boarded the St. Roch. 

Canada Day in Vancouver

Here is a sneak peek at the “galley” AKA the ship’s kitchen. I love the tin of Magic Baking Soda and what the heck is Chipso?

Canada Day in Vancouver

My heart warmed seeing the two stovetop coffee makers, especially the percolator. I love my percolator! Although do you really think they ate spaghetti on this Arctic voyage? You never know. 

Canada Day in Vancouver

Of course, anything to the do with being on a ship is a little bittersweet, especially when Reg looks like a natural behind the wheel of a ship. 

Canada Day in Vancouver

But some silliness was also in order. I think I look more like an alien than an old-school diver in this helmet!

Canada Day in Vancouver

But it was the water and all the ships actually wrestling with the waves that caught our hearts. We have had quite the heat wave in Vancouver and the rough winds off the Pacific felt so wonderful!

Canada Day in Vancouver

It truly appeared like everyone and their entire family was downtown on Canada Day. We are coming up on a year pretty soon since our move and are still totally in love with our new/old home. 

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  1. Wayne O says

    July 6, 2015 at 2:16 pm

    Haven’t been to the museum in years . The last thing I remember was a few years ago there was some concern about the condition of the ship . Any sign they have looked after that ? The pix of the pool sent me way back I remember trying out my 10 birthday present ( mask, snorkel & fins) in the Kits pool !!! Great blog as usual Suzie .

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    • suziethefoodie says

      July 7, 2015 at 8:42 pm

      The ship looked great to us Wayne! We were hoping to see the Viking ship too but it’s in refit. We want to check out that pool soon Wayne, can see why you would be nostalgic about it!

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  2. Amy says

    July 7, 2015 at 3:18 am

    I love reading about your outings to these exciting places! Living vicariously I guess?

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    • suziethefoodie says

      July 7, 2015 at 8:43 pm

      Yay Amy! Thank you for that feedback. It helps inspire me to keep going!

      Reply

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