Make the best of your summer: Connect with the great outdoors
First Generation

Make the best of your summer: Connect with the great outdoors

B2Upper-intermediateJuly 4, 202430 min
  • Interview
  • About Canada

Summer is the perfect season to enjoy the sunshine, prioritize your well-being, and make lasting memories in Canada. It’s an excellent time to plan your getaways and enjoy abundant outdoor activities. This episode is for you if you are looking to explore Canada. Join Canadian Immigrant editor Ramya Ramanathan as she speaks with Maya Lange from Destination British Columbia and Tanya Berkers from Ontario Parks. They share insights into the wonders of British Columbia and Ontario, providing valuable information and tips for discovering these beautiful regions and connecting with nature.

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They're born, they go down, I think it's something like 4000 kilometers to access the ocean.

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The salmon are born in rivers all around British Columbia. They're born, they go down, I think it's something like 4000 kilometers to access the ocean. They live in the ocean for two to three years and then they find their way back to the river in which they were born, upstream against all odds to lay their eggs and then they die.

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So this whole circle of life is actually just something that I encourage everyone in the world to experience. Welcome to First Generation, a podcast series from Canadian Immigrant, providing information and resources for newcomers and immigrants starting their lives in Canada. I'm your host, Ramya Ramanathan, editor of Canadian Immigrant Magazine. It's finally summer, what we've all been waiting for.

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Great weather, sunshine, time for the kids, a perfect time to explore Canada. This episode is for you if you're looking to discover the wonders of Canada. From the beauty of British Columbia to exploring the trails and campsites in Ontario. I'm happy to be speaking with two very special guests today.

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