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Welcome home, #ArtemisII crew! A successful and historic lunar flyby! Canadian CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen returns to Earth alongside NASA Reid Wiseman, NASA Christina Koch and NASA Victor Glover. Send your welcome‑back messages below! 🚀⬇️

It’s #FunkyFriday and Canada has some seriously fun architecture. From Toronto’s Rosalie Sharp Centre for Design, Montréal’s Habitat 67, Calgary’s Peace Bridge, to Mississauga’s Absolute World Towers, these buildings turn heads. Drop your best Canadian architecture photos 📸⬇️

The Artemis II crew returns to Earth tonight! 🌊🚀 Tune in for our live coverage on Facebook or YouTube starting at 7:30 p.m. (ET).

As the snow melts, #PrairieCrocuses appear with mauve petals, bright centres, and its own built-in fuzzy coat. They are mostly found in the prairies as well as the Yukon and Northwest Territories, marking the real start of spring. What makes spring official to you? 🌼

Planning travel around cute animals? Then #PuffinSeason is for you. Starting in May, Newfoundland and Labrador’s iconic puffins return, they have bright orange beaks and can dive down to 60 meters to catch their prey. Which Canadian wildlife is on your travel bucket list?🐾💗📷tomcochrane/IG

It’s #BeerDay! From 1600s beginnings to today’s big brewers, incredible craft scene, and standout microbreweries are found coast to coast to coast. Canada’s brewing story is worth a cheers! Sip responsibly and legally. What’s your favourite Canadian beer? 🍺🍁

Happy #NationalTartanDay! From pipe bands to highland dancers, tartan pride shines across Canada! Today we celebrate Canada’s Scottish roots and the many contributions of Scottish Canadians. Throughout Canada, some regions have their own tartan, share yours below! ⬇️🏴🇨🇦

Happy #Easter! From egg hunts and decorating to chocolate bunnies, hot cross buns and fresh bouquets, Canadians are welcoming the new season and holiday with spring energy and good times spent with loved ones. How are you celebrating today? 🐇🌸

#Spring in Canada means longer days, blooming trails and finally the first warm breeze. What's the first spring activity you’ll be doing this season? First hike of the season 🌿 Dusting off the bike 🚲 Visiting a local garden or park 🌸 Bird‑watching on local trails 🐦

Looking for adventure? Yukon might be your answer. With spring here, clear roads and bright skies make it the perfect time to explore the North. Endless mountain views and wide‑open highways are waiting. Would you road‑trip through Yukon?🛣️✨ 📷 jimbojuval/IG

#Easter weekend is soon and before all the egg decorating, it’s worth remembering the Canadian invention that protects every egg: the egg carton! Created by Joseph Coyle in 1911 after seeing how often eggs broke on bumpy BC roads. What Canadian invention do you love most?🐣💖

It’s happening! #ArtemisII is lifting off and Canada is on board. CSA Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen launches alongside Reid Wiseman NASA, Christina Koch NASA and Victor Glover NASA for a Lunar Flyby. Send the crew your support below! 🚀⬇️

Artemis II may launch to the Moon tonight! 🚀 Tune in for our live coverage on our Facebook or YouTube starting at 5:45 p.m (ET).

Don’t cry over bagged milk. This staple of Canadian households is officially being phased out. Gone are the days of having to worry about cutting the right sized hole, dirty pitchers and floppy bags. 🥛💔 #AprilFools

#IndigenousLanguagesDay we honour the more than 70 Indigenous languages in Canada, each part of 12 unique language families. Every language carries its own knowledge and identity and is a way to share with future generations. Comment below hello in your language🗣️⬇️

Spotlighting Denis Villeneuve for #FrancophonieMonth, named Filmmaker of the Decade by Hollywood Critics in 2019. From Dune to Blade Runner 2049, he’s redefining modern cinema. He is also set to be the first Canadian to direct a James Bond movie. What's your top Villeneuve film?

The 55th annual #JUNO Awards go live tonight, Canada’s biggest non‑profit celebration of our music industry. The JUNOs honour Canadian artists at every stage, from emerging talent to icons, and spotlight their achievements all year long. Who are you rooting for? 🎤✨

It’s #SomethingOnAStickDay, and with sugar shack season still happening, we’re highlighting maple taffy! Sweet, stretchy, and way more complicated than it looks. The syrup must reach 112–116°C, or you’ll end up with slush or a maple brick. What other food is best served on a stick?

@CanadaTrade If you guessed C) 411M kg, you’re right! In 2023, Canada shipped more than 411 million kilograms of chocolate and cocoa products around the world. That added up to $2.78B in sweet exports, proof that Canada doesn’t just love chocolate, we love to share it. 🍫💛

#Easter is almost here, and Canada loves spreading chocolate joy! Since we send treats worldwide, here’s a quick chocolate trivia: How many kilos of chocolate and cocoa treats did Canada export in 2023? a) 154 M kg b) 340 M kg c) 411 M kg d) 941 M kg Drop your guesses below 🍫🐣⬇️