During Canadian long weekends…

  • 30% of CDNs like to lounge around, while 24% like to get stuff done around the house
  • 48% of CDNs would work an extra hour a day to get one more long weekend a year.
  • 48% of CDNs say they usually attend a parade or fireworks display (May 24 or Canada Day)

Top 5 Essential Items that Canadians can’t do without during a long weekend:

  • Barbecue (66%) 2.  Cooler (43%), 3. Bathing suit (39%), 4. potato chips (37%), 5. Bug spray (35%)
  • 37 % of Newfoundlanders must have a fishing rod to enjoy the long weekend, while 57% of those in Saskatchewan view bug spray as essential.
  • 72% of those in PEI barbecue whether rain or shine
  • 39% of Nova Scotians like to stay busy during the long weekend.