In the 1990s, we learnt a great deal about Canadian history from the A Part Of Our Heritage vignettes that played on television during commercial breaks. Where else was I going to learn to ask aloud "burnt toast, Dr. Penfield?"
Here are a couple of my other favourites.... First, there's the story of our flag:
Then, there's the story of how Canada got its name. This one cracks me up:
Which is your favourite "A Part Of Our Heritage" vignette?
