Expedia, Destination Canada and Canadian Chef Matty Matheson Invite Americans to Become a Part of Canadian Culture, Literally 

On December 14, the First Travelers to Book on YesYouCanada.com Get to Name Something Iconically Canadian

This holiday season, why not give the gift of a lifetime by naming a pond hockey team, a limited-edition craft brew or a moose after someone you love? Travelers can name each of these things and more starting on December 14, 2023, at 9 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, when Expedia® will release 13 one-of-a-kind offerings that will have people racing to discover — and name — a unique piece of Canadian culture, including a real, live moose living at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve.  

To launch the YesYouCanada campaign, Expedia has enlisted the help of New Brunswick-born acclaimed chef, restauranteur, actor and executive producer Matty Matheson, who explains: “My love for Canada runs deep, so I’m excited to team up with Expedia and Destination Canada to help people get to know my country the way I know it and invite them to make a little piece of ‘Canadiana’ their own. Each of these nameable items are iconically Canadian and completely one of a kind.” 

From an ice fishing shack on Lake Winnipeg to a train seat with a breathtaking view of the Canadian Rockies, each of the 13 nameable items up for grabs on Expedia’s YesYouCanada hub have been selected in partnership with Canadian tourism agency Destination Canada, the National Tourism Organization, to inspire travelers to become a small part of Canadian culture. By visiting the hub, U.S. travelers will uncover hidden gems, local businesses, incredible places to stay, and experiences that can only be found in Canada.  

Priced at $20.23 each and bookable on a first-come, first-served basis, nameable items can be booked on www.yesyoucanada.com and include: 

• A resident moose at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve in the Yukon 
• A limited-edition beer at Container Brewing in Vancouver, British Columbia 
• A train seat on the Rocky Mountaineer that crosses the Canadian Rockies 
• A storm-watching hot tub at the Black Rock Oceanfront Resort on Vancouver Island 
• A polar bear at Churchill Wildlife Management Area in Churchill, Manitoba 
• A pond hockey team at Elk Ridge Resort in Saskatchewan 
• A potato field at FarmBoys Inc. on Prince Edward Island  
• A golf hole at Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club in Whistler, British Columbia 
• A bar stool at the Rundle Lounge inside the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel in Banff, Alberta 
• A custom bagel box at St-Viateur Bagel’s landmark location in Montréal, Québec 

• An ice fishing shack on Lake Winnipeg in Gimli, Manitoba 
• A canoe at the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in Banff, Alberta 
• A golf cart at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Golf Course in Jasper, Alberta 

“The chance to name one of these items after a loved one comes at a perfect time as many of us are struggling to finish up holiday shopping lists. Any father-in-law would be blown away by the priceless gift of a hockey team named in their honor,” says Melanie Fish, head of Expedia Group Brands public relations. “At Expedia, we know that experiences make for more meaningful gifts than things, so whether it’s naming a moose or taking the family on a Canadian getaway, this is your invitation to think outside the box this holiday season.” 

Name a piece of Canada starting at 9 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on December 14, 2023. Each will be bookable on a first-come, first-served basis on www.yesyoucanada.com and include naming rights and a white glove fulfillment experience courtesy of Expedia. In addition to the nameable items, the site features travel inspiration and custom curated packages to help travelers plan an epic trip to Canada. Full terms and conditions can be found here.