Fashion Trends of the 50's and 60's
British designer Mary Quant widely popularized this daring, thigh-skimming skirt length in the 1960s.
Mini skirt
This 1950s rock and roll pioneer told us about his "Blueberry Hill."
Fats Domino
This highly fragrant, ruffled flower is a traditional choice for Mother's Day corsages and comes in almost every color.
Carnation
Born in Sudbury, Ontario, he hosted the game show Jeopardy! for 37 seasons until his passing in 2020.
Alex Trebek
This layered Italian dessert features espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cheese, and cocoa powder.
Tiramisu
In, "Hey diddle diddle," This farm animal famously jumped over the moon while a little dog laughed
Cow
These casual, calf-length trousers became a staple for women in the 1950s, often paired with flats.
Capris
Hugely important to Canada's early economy, this historic trade involved Indigenous peoples and European companies like Hudson's Bay.
Fur Trade
This white, three-petalled wildflower is the official provincial floral emblem of Ontario.
Trillium
his iconic songstress from Dawson Creek, Alberta, won multiple Grammys and dominated the 1990s with hits like "Constant Craving."
K.D. Lang
This savory Greek pastry is filled with spinach and feta cheese wrapped in flaky phyllo dough.
Spanakopita
In, "Sing a song of six Pence," Four and Twenty of these are baked into a pie fit for a king.
Black Birds
Men in the 1950s business world wore this classic, wide-brimmed felt hat, heavily favored by Frank Sinatra.
Fedora
his picturesque destination in New Brunswick is world-famous for having the highest tides on Earth.
Bay of Fundy
Often climbing up garden trellises, this sweet-scented climbing annual shares its name with a popular type of old-fashioned candy.
Sweet Pea
As Prime Minister from 1963 to 1968, this Nobel Peace Prize laureate introduced Canada's national universal healthcare system and the maple leaf flag.
Lester B. Pearson
A full English breakfast traditionally includes eggs, sausage, bacon, tomatoes, and this legume.
Baked Beans
This quite contrary lady grew silver bells, cockle shells, and pretty maids all in a row.
Mary Mary
This classic, twin-set top pairing was often worn with a string of pearls.
Sweater Set
These tightly coiled, edible green shoots of the ostrich fern are a traditional springtime delicacy in Eastern Canada.
Fiddlehead
Ottawa hosts a massive annual festival celebrating this bulb flower, originally gifted by the Netherlands after WWII.
Tulip
Known simply as "The Rocket," this legendary Montreal Canadiens forward was the first NHL player to score 50 goals in one season.
Maurice Richard
This dish features fried eggs served on tortillas, topped with a warm tomato-chilli salsa.
huevos rancheros
This little boy was fast asleep under a haystack instead of blowing his horn for the sheep.
Little Boy Blue
Jacqueline Kennedy popularized this small, structured, brimless hat style throughout the early 1960s.
Pillbox Hat
This iconic, castle-like historic hotel overlooks the St. Lawrence River in Quebec City.
Château Frontenac
his large, blooming evergreen shrub is the official flower of Washington State and thrives in the mild climate of coastal British Columbia.
Rhododendron
his beloved actor played the bumbling but lovable Officer Montreal "Cookie" Cyr on The Red Green Show and starred in Due South.
Gordon Pinsent
This traditional Indian clay oven is used to bake naan bread and roast marinated meats.
tandoor
This merry old soul called for his pipe, his bowl, and his three fiddlers.
Old King Cole
This ultra-thin, boyish British supermodel became the definitive face of 1960s mod fashion.
Twiggy
This world-famous annual summer festival in Edmonton is North America's largest alternative theatre event.
Fringe Festival
This rare pink-and-white wild orchid is the provincial flower of Prince Edward Island.
The Lady's Slipper
This "First Lady of Racing" from Milton, Ontario, became a national hero by winning three Olympic speed skating medals at the 1932 Lake Placid Games.
Lela Brooks (Gaétane Boucher did it in the 1980s)
These small, bite-sized Chinese dishes are traditionally served in steaming bamboo baskets.
Dim Sum
These baked treats cost "one a penny, two a penny" and were a favorite song for street vendors.
Hot Cross Buns