O Canada, A Love Letter To the North

By Moss and Fog Staff

There’s a quiet kind of brilliance that lives just above us. It’s felt in the alpine peaks and turquoise lakes of British Columbia. Whispered through maple forests, and reflected in the open-hearted kindness of a nation that has, time and time again, shown what it means to be a good neighbor.

That nation, of course, is Canada.

While political tides may shift—and let’s be honest, recent times have brought their share of cringe-worthy moments from American leadership toward our friends to the north—Canada has remained steady, warm, and gracious.

Here are just a few of the magical places that make Canada such a breathtaking and generous presence on our continent—and why we’re lucky to share a border with such a class act.

Nestled in the Rockies, Banff feels like stepping into a snow globe—if that globe also had turquoise lakes, wildlife aplenty, and the kind of rugged beauty that makes your heart swell.

Lake Louise, in particular, is a color you won’t believe until you see it. It’s the kind of place that humbles you. And Canada, true to form, welcomes visitors with open arms and warm flannel.

Cobblestone streets. French colonial charm. Croissants that rival Paris. Quebec City feels like a European vacation without the jet lag. It’s one of the oldest cities in North America, and it wears its history like a cozy wool scarf—quietly elegant, deeply cultured, and proudly bilingual.

Perched on the edge of Vancouver Island, Tofino is wild and windswept and soulful. Surfers mingle with storm-watchers, and ancient rainforests tumble into the Pacific.

It’s the kind of place that makes you feel small in the best possible way. Canada could’ve kept it a secret—but instead, it shares generously.

While the world speeds up, Jasper slows down. By night, it’s one of the best stargazing spots on Earth—an official dark sky preserve where the Milky Way spills overhead in high-definition wonder.

Canada protects these skies not just for itself, but for everyone who needs a reminder of how vast and beautiful this world can be.

Home to the highest tides on the planet, the Bay of Fundy is a natural wonder that defies logic.

Twice a day, it breathes in and out—shifting shorelines, uncovering fossil-rich cliffs, and playing host to migrating whales. It’s one of nature’s great shows, and Canada lets us all have a front-row seat.

But more than mountains, lakes, or postcard towns, what makes Canada so extraordinary is its spirit. It’s found in the quiet grace of its people.

In their politeness, their empathy, their ability to disagree without demeaning. Canada shows up for its citizens. It cares for newcomers. It values science. It waves its flag with pride—never arrogance.

In recent years, American leadership hasn’t always returned the favor. Tariffs, dismissiveness, awkward handshakes—the headlines have been hard to watch. And yet, Canada remains… Canada. Steady. Classy. A friend, even when friendship was tested.

We may not always get it right on this side of the border. But we see you, Canada. We admire your resilience, your beauty, and your unwavering sense of self.

You remind us that decency still has a place in the world. And for that—and so much more—we say thank you.

Canada’s beauty and kindness is not taken for granted.

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