Perhaps it’s the geek part of me but I’m always fascinated by what people use the Internet for. Just in time for Canada Day search engine Bing shares their Top 50 Canadiana Search Terms. Did you expect these to be on the list?
“On July first, Canadians will join together to celebrate our country’s culture – Bing’s Top 50 Canadiana Search Terms list is a reflection of the many people, places, and things that affected Canadians this year,” said Eric Thaler, Bing Product Marketing Manager, Microsoft Canada. “From where to find the items needed to help combat extreme weather, to getting the latest travel tips and updates on noteworthy Canadians, Bing is helping more Canadians understand and act on the world around them.”
Bing’s Top 50 Canada Search Terms list, pulled by the organization’s expert data analysts, was sourced through the analysis of all Canada-related search terms from May 2013-May 2014. Like those searching Via Rail, Niagara Falls, and Ripley’s Aquarium Toronto I’m all about doing a little travel and site seeing now that winter is behind us.
Perhaps as a way to recognize what has been on the minds of Canadians as the take to their computers, Bing is offering one (1) EverythingMom reader a Bing Top 10 Canadiana Search Giveaway. The gift basket consists of something based on some of the top 10 searched items (valued at $100 Cdn):
- $25 gift card for Canadian Tire, #1 on the list
- Leather luggage tag, thanks to Air Canada’s #2 spot
- $10 in scratch tickets from OLG, #4 on the list
- $20 donation to The Nature Conservancy of Canada, thanks to Environment Canada’s # 5 spot
- Set of 4 HBC Collection patio glasses from The Bay, #6 on the list
For a chance to win this Bing Top 10 Canadiana Search Giveaway complete the form below and let me know what terms you have been searching online.
One (1) Bing Top 10 Canadiana Search gift basket is available to be won (approx. value $100 Cdn). Contest closes July 11, 2014 and is open to Canadian residents only. Please see full contest rules.
I search for lots of different things
I have been searching preschool activities. My son will be started JK next year and I am starting to get nervous he wont be ready.
How to get marker off walls….toothpaste!
Uh-oh! I remember those days. I think I still have faint imprints of drawings and words hidden behind strategically moved furniture 🙂
I’ve been searching for Kamik (Canadian) rubber boots online.
I have been searching fun places to go this summer
Checking out to repurpose my clothing
I love searching for coupons online, good contests online, Via Rail Discounts online, and shopping bargains online.
Holiday out of province not financially feasible this year – so a weekend excursion fishing in Alberta. What I have had my eye on recently is finding a nice durable/thick new Sleeping Bag @ Canadian Tire.
Eva Mitton-Urban
Searching for cars, need a new one.
Discount codes and community events
Lately its been Canada Day, the Calgary Stampede and Canadian Tire!
how to keep deer out of my yard
I am usually looking for recipes for baked treats
Provincial parks in Ontario
places to go fishing in my area
Entertainment news!
I have been searching DIY and recipes
How to make healthy dog treats.
Summer events and activities
Great northern parks for camping.
I’ve been searching the weather and road trip ideas
Celebrity gossip!
Summer activities
I search for cheesecake and dessert recipes
I search often for kids activities, also meals, baking recipes and to help with the kids homework. Im always searching lol
I have been searching for info on my baby. trying to find info on when to start food
I searched for movie info the other day.
books and recipes
Toronto Blue Jays
My last search was for coffee table tray decor ideas
I have been searching buttertart for a recipe
Mmmm butter tarts. Love baked goods. I think that’s my biggest food search term.
I searched loot bag inspirations for kids parties 🙂
I do alot of shopping on Etsy for gifts and that means alot of searching…lol.
Oh yes Rhonda I could spend a lot of time on Etsy too. So many great ideas.
Been searching for recipes….mostly for sides and salads to go with our BBQs!
I’ve searched at least 60% of the things on that list. Most of my searches lately have been for recipes and business hours for local businesses.
I searched lotto numbers
I’ve been searching vacation spots in B.C.
Love BC Nicole. I once lived on Vancouver Island.
Recipes mostly
My most common search is “(insert food/plant) toxic to cats” because my little guys want to eat everything, but I have to make sure it won’t hurt them before I give them a taste.
Yes with cats I’ve just come to the conclusion that we can’t own indoor plants. Let me know if you come across something that isn’t toxic. Miss the green.
I have been searching book review blogs,pictures for cover design and lots fo BBQ recipes.
I am always searching Canadian Tire.
I’ve been searching for addresses and directions on google map, and local events
discount codes
I searched for a recipe for crock pot pork chops and for a swim schedule from our local pool.
most recent thing I searched was Veronica Mars cast.
My oldest is excited because now Veronica Mars is on Netflix Canada. I haven’t yet seen the series.
I’ve been searching airfares, homeschooling ideas and rollercoasters!
I was looking for crafts and contests and DIY projects for my backyard this summer
Yes DIY projects are often on my search list too Heidi. I’m always amazed by the creativity of others.
I search for craft ideas, new contest and recipes.
I’ve been looking at the best places to watch Canada fireworks.
new contests
I have been searching for news on Rob Ford because he is hilarious!
I’m afraid to ask what you’ve found Bev 🙂
oh my,this could get embarassing..lol…..;)..The last thing I was searching on google was facebook cover pics!!
I do that too Karla, to get the dimensions because I always forget every time I want to update my image 🙂
I’ve been searching about plant care to see which plants need little care, making a flower garden and I don’t want to spend lots of money and they die on me because I neglected them
That sounds like the type of search I need to do. I love the idea of plants but I too am not very good at keeping them alive.
I have been searching for makeup brushes.
Our Junior Style Blogger has been a little obsessed with make-up brushes lately, watching and reading all sorts of reviews.
recipes – lots of them
Toronto Islands
I have been searching for totem poles because my son has been asking for more information on them ever since we saw them at Stanley Park in Vancouver.
I have been searching summerlicious, expedia and Game of Thrones
The last search I did was for the NHL draft, this morning. 🙂
I’ve been searching Toronto stuff, including Mirvish productions for the fall, and the Ripleys Aquarium for the summer.
Anything to do with babies!
Yes babies do pose a lot of queries don’t they Tanis. Even as my kids are out of the baby stage I find I’m still searching for things online based on the stage they are going through.
I’ve been searching for westjet, expedia, trip advisor, and the weather network lately.
I can guess what’s on your mind Angela 🙂
I have been searching for bad B movies, sharknado has re-inspired a love of awful movies
I love b-movies too. You’ll have to share some of your favourite picks Michelle.
I searched for info on potty training and on the show Chopped Canada recently.
Yes I remember the potty training stage Heidi.