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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 – 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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Discovery Series – Ottawa

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As promised, here are the pictures of the Discovery Series – Ottawa. In addition to the symbols found in the design of the ornament, here is what the big mug has to offer:

The skyline of Ottawa, as seen from Gatineau across the Ottawa River, presents a striking view of the city’s blend of modern architecture and historic landmarks. The silhouette of Parliament Hill stands tall, framed by the green space of Major’s Hill Park, creating a beautiful contrast to the bustling downtown area.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – Ottawa

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My trip to Canada’s capital was a success! I was able to grab a brand-new Discovery Series Ornament – Ottawa and also a big mug that has many more landmarks of the city.

Ottawa, the capital of Canada, has a rich history dating back to its founding in 1826 as Bytown, a settlement built around the construction of the Rideau Canal. It was later renamed Ottawa in 1855 and chosen as the capital of Canada by Queen Victoria in 1857 due to its strategic location between English and French-speaking regions.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – Ontario

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I feel like the designers of the Discovery Series Ornament – Ontario made an oversight by using a picture of poutine for this mini mug. While poutine is enjoyed across Canada, it is a dish that originates from Quebec, has strong cultural ties to Quebecois heritage, and is a proud part of their culinary tradition.

The forest, the islands on the front, and the moose on the back of the ornament remind us that Ontario is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, with a diverse landscape of lush forests, serene lakes, and rugged wilderness.… Read more

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Been There – Canada’s Wonderland

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Been There – Canada’s Wonderland is a mug for Canada’s largest amusement park, which is located near Toronto. It took two years to build the park and it was opened to the public in May 1981. Canada’s Wonderland has the third highest amount of coasters (seventeen) in a single park, right behind Six Flags Magic Mountain in the US and Poland’s Energylandia respectively.
Here are some of the elements of the design, featuring attractions and sections of the park:
– the front of the mug shows the main entrance to the park with the Canadian Flag flowerbed, fountains, and Wonder Mountain with a huge waterfall.… Read more

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Been There – Ontario 2

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Here’s the second Canadian BT mug which has been revised – Been There – Ontario v2. The change is much bigger than Canada v2 from my previous post. In particular, Starbucks removed “The Heartland Province” nickname making adjacent elements bigger; the “Ice wine” has been switched with “Icewine”, which is the proper way to call the wine made from grapes that have been left to freeze naturally on the vine.

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Been There – Ontario

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Starbucks Been There Ontario is the first mug for this Canadian Province. If you’re still deciding whether you are going to collect Canadian BTs or not, I suggest starting with Provinces first (7 mugs only). … Read more

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