July marks the beginning of Summer in Canada. This is the time when students are off from school until September, so many people like to take advantage of the beautiful weather and free time (for students, at least!) Popular activities to do during the Summer include going to the beach, going to fairs, and grilling BBQ 🏖️🎡🍖
🕸️A popular sport in the Summer is spikeball. Similar to volleyball, spikeball is played with a ball and net, with the main difference being that the net is horizontal and close to the ground. There is no court in the game, so there is a lot of running and moving around in this sport! The equipment is conveniently portable, so many people enjoy playing at the beach. However, you can easily play in your backyard as well!
🎠 My hometown of Toronto, Canada, hosts many exciting activities during the Summertime. Besides attractions such as the CN Tower and Ripley's Aquarium of Canada inviting many visitors each year, the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) invites people of all ages to join in on the Summer festivities. Did you know, last year the CNE had around 1.6 million visitors? Wow! This annual 2-week-long fair leaves visitors with lots to do. Some activities include a petting zoo, international air show, dog competition, rides, shopping, and much more. Personally, my favorite thing to do at the CNE is try all the weird but interesting food that is offered each year!
🏕️ Many times, you know Summer is here when you can smell the BBQ outside! Many people like to grill BBQ outdoors to enjoy the beautiful weather (since the months of cold snow are coming up). Oftentimes, friends and family get together in eachothers' backyards as they are able to enjoy good food, good company, and good weather. Another activity enjoyed is camping. People will put up tents and set up campfires so they can spend even more time in nature. As you can see, Canadians love spending most of their time outdoors during the Summer!
Summertime in Canada is busy with lots of fun activities to try! I hope you are enjoying your Summer so far, and are staying safe in this heat! 🌞