Epcot Canada
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The Epcot Canada Pavilion may be the most beautiful area in all of Walt Disney World. Inside this gem you'll find quiet (usually) gardens to walk through, totem poles, a neat movie and the best steak dinner in Epcot.
The beauty of Canada really shines through in every part of this pavilion, except ironically, the entrance to O' Canada (the movie), which is located in a darkish ugly tunnel. Yes, you can look out the windows of the tunnel and see the gardens, but still, it would be a lot more pleasant to wait for the movie outside surrounded by luscious foliage than standing in a drab, dark tunnel.
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The Movie
O' Canada is a movie about life in Canada. It's another of those 9 screen surround you with motion, make it look like real life, movies. O Canada is hosted by Martin Short. It shows the diversity of Canadian life. From the hustle bustle of the big cities to the slower lifestyle of the Canadian countryside.
The movie ends with Martin Short inviting you to visit Canada. He says to take a left turn at the big ball and you'll be there soon. (Mrs. Mom's big ball story.)
O Canada Movie
Food
Le Cellier is Epcot's premier steak house. This is the place to visit if you are looking for a big juicy steak. The food here has a Canadian flair. The specialty (aside from steak) is pretzel bread, a Canadian speciality. Steaks are big and good and are served with Canadian side dishes like Yukon Potatoes.
Le Cellier
The Gardens
Epcot is big on gardens. One of the biggest shows they host every year is the springs Flower and Garden festival. Disney knows how to make plants grow. Behind the buildings you'll find a path to the gardens of the Epcot Canada pavilion.
Off-Kilter
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Off-Kilter is the slightly zany group of guys that perform several times a day from the stage located between Canada and England.
I guess if you have the name Off-Kilter, you'd have to be a little nuts. These guys don kilts and tell silly jokes and sing rock and roll songs using Celtic instruments. Yes, Celtic instruments like the bagpipes. You've never heard rock and roll until you've heard it on the bagpipes.
Off-Kilter does a 30 minute show 5 or 6 times a day. Don't miss this one.
Dad's Bottom Line
Visiting Canada is a great way to start or end your time in the World Showcase. Grab some great grub, watch a fun movie, spend some time in a beautiful garden or just check out the totem poles. It's a beautiful thing.
