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top 10 3 e Celebrat Canada Day Around the World canada is the place to be on July 1, but if you find yourself out of the country, here are some other things to do 1 By KELLIE DAvEnPort 2 4 Highway, California Catch a Canada Day CFL game under the California sun, while sipping a Tim Hortons double-double. The expat-owned Redondo Beach Café hosts a Canada Day family party, featuring games and giveaways. And when hunger strikes, try the diner’s poutine: It was voted L.A.’s best by Time Out Los Angeles. 2 Wales, UK What can your Canadian passport get you, other 24 Summer 2017 AMA InSIder than safe passage and near universal global respect? On July 1, it can score you a free ride on the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway. Travel the 26-km return journey through the Welsh countryside for free, while enjoying Canada-themed giveaways onboard. 3 County Monaghan, Ireland Weekend-long festivities focus on the county’s con- nection to P.E.I.: The Maritime island is home to the most concentrated population of Monaghan descendants outside of Ireland. Guests can par- take in walking tours, bus trips to historic sights and pub visits. Trafalgar’s 10-day Britain and Ireland Highlights coach tour, from $2,825 (land-only). Call 1-866- 667-4777 for details. 4 London, UK The UAE is home to more than 40,000 Canadian expats. The country has also seen a boom in Canadian businesses, like Toronto’s Weslodge Saloon, which opened a Dubai outpost. The chic eatery hosts a Canada Day party featuring a True North-inspired four-course menu. Any Canadian visiting London will want to pop into the Maple Leaf Pub. The annual party at this legendary Canuck watering hole spills into the streets of Covent Garden. Book with AMA Stop by a traditional pub on 5 Dubai, UAE 1 Pacific Coast