Outdoor culture year-round
Skiing/snowboarding in winter, hiking/camping in summer. Banff, Whistler, Algonquin, and the Rockies draw weekend warriors year-round. Nature is Canada's gym.
☀️ Weekend culture in Canada
Weekends in Canada have their own rhythm. Markets, day trips, sport, religion or rest — what people in Canada actually do on their days off says a lot about the culture.
In Canada, weekend culture comes down to a few things: outdoor culture year-round, hockey night, and brunch culture.
Hockey night
Saturday night hockey (Hockey Night in Canada) is a national ritual. Every bar shows the games. Playoff season turns the country monomaniacal. Pick a side — but never insult someone's team.
Brunch culture
Weekend brunch is huge in Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal. Expect waits at popular spots. Eggs Benedict variations, avocado toast, and bottomless mimosas are standard.