July 1st, 1867. On that day, the three colonies of British North America were united into the Dominion of Canada under the Constitution Act. Although it was originally referred to as Dominion Day, over the years it eventually came to be called simply Canada Day....
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Around the World with Barbecue
In 1492, Spaniards caught sight of Native Americans slow-roasting meat over a fire pit. This practice would later inspire barbecue (or BBQ) and change world cuisine forever. Whether you dig a pit, use a grill or a slow-cooker, barbecue is one of the world’s most...
Put on a Picture Perfect Event by Adding a Pop! Photo Booth
Pop! Events helps companies put on some great parties around the Toronto Area, and we all know that the best way to remember the fun is to take awesome photos. But what if instead of using old-fashioned cameras or everyone’s smartphone, you had an awesome photo booth...
Our Best Inflatable Games
We all remember those awesome bouncy castles we got on our birthdays back when we were kids - at least Pop! Events does. They were really cool, but we have to admit they aren’t anything close to the awesome inflatable games that we offer for your events in Toronto....
The New York Marathon and More: Races that Inspire us at Pop!
Pop! Events teambuilding races are part of what makes our clients’ events so special, and despite everyone saying they don’t like running, as soon as that whistle sounds everyone starts enjoying themselves. People love the thrill of the race. It’s the most basic form...
The Coolest Obstacle Courses in TV History
Many think that an obstacle course is just a series of challenging physical obstacles. In reality, it is much more than that. It’s as big a mental challenge as a physical one, and completing it takes discipline, focus, and training. Despite how scary it might seem,...
The Greatest Volleyball Players of All Time
Volleyball is a game enjoyed by millions around the world on beaches, in fields, in gyms and on TV. You’d be hard pressed to find a summer fun movie or 80’s action flick without an awesome volleyball scene, and just about every summer there’s an awesome international...
What Your Handwriting Says About You
Did you know that graphology is the field study dedicated to analysing handwriting to reveal character traits? Believe it or not, many graphologists claim to be able to read the personality of the writer simply by examining the way they write. It could even reveal...
Our Favourite Entertainers: The History of Clowns
They make silly faces, play funny tricks, love having a good time, and can’t help but enjoy making all of us laugh. And they’ve been doing it for a long time. Clowns have a long and storied history, having been present in king’s courts, our favourite films, and our...
The Best Mascots in the World
Some are spokespeople for big-name brands and others cheer on our favourite sports teams, but what they all have in common is that they are close to our hearts. Mascots are a unique phenomenon in the world, but they can now be seen everywhere we look. Here are some of...