Tag: Canada

Discovery Series – Vancouver Island

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Similar to the previous series, the new collection has the mug for this Canadian island as well. Discovery Series Vancouver Island is not the last mug from this region that I will be adding to the blog, so stay tuned for more.

Vancouver Island, located off the west coast of British Columbia, is known for its rugged shoreline, dense forests, and vibrant coastal communities. Separated from mainland Canada by the Strait of Georgia, the island combines wild Pacific landscapes with historic towns and provincial landmarks.… Read more

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Discovery Series – Winnipeg

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This is the second-to-last Canadian province mug released to date; there is only one left to add to the collection! Discovery Series Winnipeg has a unique colour scheme, and I don’t recall seeing anything similar in previous releases.

Winnipeg is the capital of Manitoba and a city shaped by rivers, railways, and prairie traditions. Sitting at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers, it has long been a hub for trade, culture, and community life. The city balances historic institutions with modern landmarks, all while embracing its famously cold winters.… Read more

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Discovery Series – Edmonton

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This Canadian city release is coming from Alberta. Discovery Series Edmonton joins the ornament that I reviewed earlier.

Edmonton is the capital of Alberta and one of Canada’s northernmost major cities, with a history rooted in fur trading, river transport, and western expansion. Founded around Fort Edmonton along the North Saskatchewan River, the city grew into a political, cultural, and economic center for the province. Its identity blends government institutions with outdoor space and year-round community life. Today, Edmonton is known for its balance of urban energy and natural landscapes.… Read more

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Discovery Series – Banff

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Discovery Series Banff is a mug for a mountain town in Alberta, set within Canada’s oldest national park, established in 1885. The area first gained attention after natural hot springs were discovered, leading to the creation of Banff National Park and the Canadian national parks system. Surrounded by the Rocky Mountains, Banff developed as a destination for nature, wellness, and alpine travel. Today, it remains one of the country’s most iconic landscapes.

This mug design brings together symbols and landmarks that reflect the natural beauty and outdoor culture of Banff.… Read more

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Discovery Series – Calgary

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Let’s continue our journey across Canada with the review of this beautiful Discovery Series Calgary mug.

Calgary began as a small North West Mounted Police post in 1875 and grew alongside the expansion of railways, ranching, and settlement across Western Canada. Its position between the Prairies and the Rocky Mountains helped it develop into a strategic center for trade, agriculture, and later energy industries. Over time, Calgary evolved into a major Canadian city that balances frontier traditions with a modern, forward-looking economy.… Read more

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Discovery Series – Ontario

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Discovery Series Ontario is the mug for Canada’s most populous province, home to the nation’s capital, diverse landscapes, and vibrant cities like Toronto and Ottawa.

Ontario’s story is one of movement, trade, and transformation. The region was home to First Nations peoples for thousands of years before French explorers arrived in the early 17th century, followed by British control after the Treaty of Paris in 1763. Officially established as a province in 1867 at the time of Canadian Confederation, Ontario has since grown into the country’s most populous province, shaped by waves of immigration, industrial development, and its strategic location along the Great Lakes and major waterways.… Read more

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Discovery Series – Manitoba

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A colourful mug, Discovery Series – Manitoba, accompanies the ornament from this Canadian Province that we reviewed earlier.

Manitoba joined the Canadian Confederation on July 15, 1870, as the fifth province, created from the Red River Colony following Louis Riel’s Red River Rebellion. The province’s name derives from Indigenous words meaning “strait of the spirit,” referring to Lake Manitoba. Winnipeg grew into Manitoba’s capital as railways connected the prairies to eastern markets. Today, Manitoba balances Indigenous heritage, multicultural population, and agricultural economy while serving as Canada’s geographic heart.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – Calgary

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The mini mugs are back for this Canadian city where prairie grit meets mountain air. Discovery Series Ornament Calgary features cool blue tones, a subtle nod to the nearby Rocky Mountains.

Calgary was established in 1875 as a North-West Mounted Police fort at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow Rivers, initially serving to maintain order during western expansion. The arrival of the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1883 transformed the frontier outpost into a ranching and agricultural center serving southern Alberta’s cattle industry.… Read more

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Starbucks Quietly Fixes Typo on Canadian Discovery Series Boxes

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About a year ago, I wrote about a small but noticeable typo on the box of Starbucks’ first Canadian Discovery Series mug. It was the kind of thing most people would miss at a glance, but once you saw it, you couldn’t unsee it. More specifically, the grammatically correct French spelling for the word “Discovery” should be “Découverte”, and not “Decouvérte”. For collectors, details matter, and this one stood out.

At the time, there was no indication that Starbucks was aware of the issue, let alone that it was planning to correct it.… Read more

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Discovery Series – Toronto

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Discovery Series – Toronto is a mug for Canada’s dynamic metropolis, where global culture, iconic skylines, and vibrant neighborhoods come together on the shores of Lake Ontario.

Toronto’s origins trace to 1793 when Lieutenant Governor John Graves Simcoe established the town of York as Upper Canada’s capital. The city grew slowly until the mid-1800s, when railway construction and immigration transformed it into Canada’s commercial center, officially becoming Toronto in 1834. The 20th century brought waves of immigration – initially from Europe, then from around the globe following liberalized immigration policies in the 1960s – creating one of the world’s most multicultural cities.… Read more

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