is
canada
even real?
How a Nation Built on Hobos, Beavers, Weirdos, and Hip Hop Convinced the World to Beliebe
A Witty and Nostalgic Quiz Book Exploring the Quirks and Mystique of Canada
Discover the quirks and idiosyncrasies of Canada in this witty and nostalgic journey through its history. With a dash of humour and a hint of hipster flair, this quiz book is both an entertaining and educational read. If you've ever pondered the significance of the inuksuk or why the beaver is such an iconic symbol, this book will provide the answers. But it doesn't stop there - Is Canada Even Real? delves into the very existence of this unique nation, examining the cultural factors that contribute to its mystique. With waterproof currency and a hot prime minister, Canada seems almost too good to be true. But rest assured, this book proves that Canada is very much a real and lovable place, even if it exists mainly in your imagination.
What EXPERTS are saying
"Villamere knows her way around a story. Her brilliant writing is fast and funny one moment, sad and serious the next, but always rooted in the familiar, often hilarious, truth of self-discovery. Start, and you won’t stop."
terry fallis, AUTHOR
“Villamere's writing is a literary spritz of the funny, sad and conflicted, with a frankness to give it the bite of hard candy, not forgetting its gooey heart.”
Dave Bidini,
author/rockstar
“Villamere’s writing is funny and fearless, sweet and subversive ... with the balls to pull it off.”
Dave McGinn, Globe &
Mail arts reporter