theboss60

Canada always gets targeted (especially by those living in this country) as not being very patriotic. I personally disagree with this statement. I believe that Canadians are very patriotic. If you have ever been or watched and Ottawa Senators hockey game you hear the fans belting out "O Canada" at every game. They sometimes drown out the actual singer of the anthem. I do not think that there are two many countries that follow a national pass time like we do. Currently the world cup of hockey is being played in Canada. The fan support has been incredible with packed arenas every single game they play. When the World Juniors took place this December (starting on Boxing Day) and January Canadians made the trip to Pardubice, Czech Republic to see their team play. Not to mention all of the players gave up Christmas with their families just to play. In 2002 when Canada's men’s and women’s team won gold medals at the Olympic Games Canadians from all over packed the streets honked their horns and shouted at the top of their lungs (I was a part of this as well). One i will say that most of patriotism I have seen seems to revolve around hockey. However every Canada day I personally go up to Algonquin Park in Ontario and shoot off fireworks and I always wear my Canada shirt and hat. Some would probably disagree saying this is not patriotic but I believe this is a great well to celebrate Canada's birthday. There are still many ways that Canadaians can be more patriotic but I do believe that patriotism is still alive in Canada.