Drayton shows its Canadian pride

Nathan Munroe was thrilled to be sitting inside of a fire truck with his brother. Photo by Georgia York

Isabel and Wyatt Ross waited in line for the bouncy house. Isabel showed off her purple balloon animal. Photo by Georgia York

Dennis Wagner brought his 1971 Ford Maverick Grabber to the event. Photo by Georgia York

Natalie Cochrane enjoyed one of the three bouncy castles set up at the Drayton fairgrounds for Canada Day celebrations on July 1, sliding down the slide with a smile on her face. Photo by Georgia York

Dianne Schouten was one of the various vendors at the grounds. She sold fresh jams, jellies and preserves, along with her husband’s hand-crafted bird houses. Photo by Georgia York

Family-owned business Hometown Hot Dogs, served attendees their artisanal meat products. From left: Edit Giffin, Christian Giffin and Daniel Giffin. Photo by Georgia York