O Canada Shorts
Description: Ken McGowen opened up his first Mac's Milk convenience store on Richmond Hill, just north of Toronto. Ken came up with the name as it sounded like a friendly neighborhood guy, and included milk, as that's a core staple they would be stocking. As a nod to McGowen's Scottish roots, the mascot for Mac's was a cat named MacTavish, wearing a Tam o' shanter and a kilt, holding a jug of milk. McGowen opened seven more stores in 1962, but soon realized he needed capital to continue to grow, so Silverwood Dairies acquired 40% of Mac's Milk in 1963, allowing expansion to continue, and gave Mac's an edge on Silverwood's dairy products. Silverwood increased its holding to 80% in 1968, and 100% in 1972.
Description: Pile O Bones Regina Saskatchewan City Canada This local motif features the namesake of the capital of Saskatchewan. The composition includes the legislative building dome, bison skulls, wheat stalks, and a river flowing through the local landscape. Representing the heritage and geography of the prairies, this theme highlights the surroundings and landmarks of the region found in western Canada.
Description: This visual representation showcases Regina Saskatchewan under its original heritage name. It depicts the provincial legislative building dome, bison skull bones, a live buffalo, stalks of wheat, a canoe, and local provincial floral elements. Bold typography text reading Pile O' Bones highlights the city's early history.
Description: A creative and high-contrast map of Canada showcasing its dual identity: the warmth of delicious maple syrup on pancakes and the majestic beauty of its extreme cold landscapes. This artistic silhouette split represents Canadian heritage and its iconic winters. Set against a clean black background, it’s a perfect gift for Canadians, travelers, and winter lovers. Ideal for t-shirts, kitchen decor, and travel journals.
