Canada Day in London?

They do have Sleeman and Molson too. I absolutely love the taste of them both.
I may not be canadian or british but am not a tourist either and did the whole canadian thing last year and absolutely loved it.I am also considering moving over to canada one day and would love to hear and learn about the life out there etc. as much as possible.
So forgive me if I am being too much of a nag.
Would be good to see you all!

veronica

Artist line-up announced for Canada Day in Trafalgar Square--> http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/canada-eur ... y26May.pdf

Canada on Stage (5:00pm – 9:00pm)

A culturally diverse tour of Canadian music and performance hosted
by Canadian-born DJ, David Jensen

Artists provisionally booked to date:

• Ron Sexsmith – singer-songwriter and Juno Award nominee from Ontario
• Peter Appleyard – world-renowned jazz vibraphonist from Ontario
• DK Ibomeka – new young jazz sensation from Ontario
• Mauvais Sort – traditional Québecois band
• Ennis Sisters – folk group from Newfoundland
• Leeroy Stagger – country singer from British Columbia
• Raghav – Asian pop dance musician – London-based from Ontario
• Dance Saskatchewan – First Nations and contemporary dance troupe
• Heavy Blinkers – pop music from Nova Scotia
• Alana Levondoski – country/folk artist from Manitoba


I can't say I have every heard of ANY of these people/groups.

More info about the event at http://www.canadadaylondon.com/

Hockey in the Square

• Street hockey – the summer version of Canada's national game
• Live tournament games
• Try it yourself! Visitors of all ages will be encouraged to try
• stick-handling techniques and take shots on goal
• The event will be broadcast (live and recorded) into Canada

Street Entertainers

• A wide range of musicians, dancers and performers
• First Nations pow-wow
• Children's Corner featuring handicrafts and face painting

Stalls

• A special ‘Canada – Keep Exploring’ Village by the Canadian
• Tourism Commission
• Canadian crafts, foods and merchandise for purchase

Blue and White Army,
It seems it's PRIDE day in Traflagar Square on 1 July, guess thats why it has to be on the 30th instead.

Oh, okay. What if you're gay AND Canadian?

I might meet up with some of you guys at the event, but I won't be able to commit until closer to the date.

That could be madness with both Canada Day and Pride Day on the 1st! Could be great fun!

I'm just looking forward to running into people with the same accent as mine (as in: It was originally Canadian but is slowly getting British!) and talking about home! My Brit friends are all coming to try Canadian beer.the only thing missing.Beaver Tails! God, I miss Ottawa sometimes!

I'll be there for sure since I have entered a team in the Street Hockey tournament.

Although, it won't be as traditional in a square as in a street. big element missing which you can see the Frantics recreate in the link below:

http://www.scootter.net/StreetHockeyClip.html

I am not sure what the music will be like as I can't say I have heard of any of them, but I am sure the street hockey will be a blast and as long as the Moosehead is cold I will be happy.

A shame I can't get Extra Old Stock here, but such is life.

Hi Guys,

I'm kind of new to this site. I posted over a year ago when making plans to come to the U.K. And I;m finally here! I'm hoping to head down to the July 1st celebrations.anyone want to meet-up and head down to celebrate?

Hi!Im living in Exeter right now &
I was hoping I would get to go to the
Maple leaf bar also.Need to see about
train costs and accommodation first tho.
It would be a great day out! I
am going to try and convince my fella.

wonder what kind of beer they sell.

Hi all,

You may want to consider coming down Friday June 30th, there is an all day event in Trafalgar Square.

http://www.canadadaylondon.com/

I'll be there playing in the street hockey 'tournament' and hoping to take home the first Trafalgar Square Cup.

July 1st in London will be very busy as it is Gay Pride day.

Of course, if you want to be in the Maple Leaf on the day, feel free.

As for what Canadian beer they sell. The Maple Leaf tends to stock:

(Bottles)
Molson
Moosehead (Which runs out quick)
Labbats

(Tap)
Sleemans,erm, something
Sleemans, erm, something else.

(I am from Manitoba, so not conversant with the beer from the centre of the universe that is Ontario. )

Hey Mapletree.I'm in the Southwest as well and I have always sworn by Megabus. It got me to Bristol when I moved here for £1.50! I think we can still get really good prices for next weekend! Also, there is now a Megatrain that I've heard it quite good. Take a look online (it's the only way you can book) and you might find it's cheaper than you thought!