<\/p>\n Flippin\u2019 A, where is Flin Flon? This Canadian mining city is in two places at once, located on the border of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. About 300 residents live in Saskatchewan and 5500 in Manitoba, but everyone is pretty proud to be a Flin Flonite. The town\u2019s name originates from Josiah Flintabbatey Flonatin, the main character in a sci-fi book called \u201cThe Sunless City.\u201d Prospector Tom Creighton struck copper when he was mining in Manitoba in the early 1900s, which reminded him of good ol\u2019 Josiah and his adventures in an underground world accessed by a hole lined with gold. Tom called his own magical hole Flin Flon Mine and the town grew around it.<\/p>\n Today, a statue of “Flinty” steadfastly guards the city from his perch in Flin Flon Tourist Park, and is a must-see when visiting. Also, flip flop around Flin Flon Boardwalk on the shores of Ross Lake. It\u2019s a leisurely 2.2 km stretch and connects to Flinty\u2019s Trail, which is another 2 km.<\/p>\n Fun fact: From 2002-2009, a medicinal marijuana operation was based out of an unused mine deep underneath Flin Flon, producing 400 kilos annually.<\/p>\n Just saying the name aloud makes you feel like Judy Garland, belting out a lyric in \u201cMeet Me in St. Louis.\u201d Saint-Louis-du-Ha! Ha! is the only town in the world to have two exclamation points in its name. It\u2019s also illegal to walk around without a smile (OK, maybe we made that part up).<\/p>\n Saint-Louis-du-Ha! Ha!, home to 1300 people, is located on the Trans-Canada Highway. There are wild rumours about how the town got its name, but the real history is that \u201cha ha\u201d was a 17th<\/sup>-century French phrase for an unexpected obstacle. That obstacle would be the nearby Lake T\u00e9miscouata, which brought many early travellers to\u00a0an abrupt halt.<\/p>\n These days, reaching the\u00a0town isn\u2019t much of a challenge at all. Once you\u2019re here, take pics in front of the unusually jovial road signs, and walk or bike along the beautiful Petit T\u00e9mis\u2014the first interprovincial cycling trail in Canada.<\/p>\n Fun fact: Saint-Louis-du-Ha! Ha!’s motto is \u201cSolidarity in work.\u201d While noble, it seems to belie the town\u2019s chuckle-friendly name.<\/p>\n 3. Climax, Saskatchewan<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cWelcome to the Village of Climax!\u201d is the headline of the town\u2019s website and never has an exclamation point been placed so appropriately. That\u2019s a name that deserves some excitement.<\/p>\n Roughly 24 km north of the U.S-Canada border, Climax is an agricultural community with a tiny population of around 200. Proving size doesn\u2019t matter, Climax is more of the perfect place to escape than a mind-blowing experience. Vivid sunsets over open prairies and annual festivals like the Fowl Supper in October will definitely take you to a happy place.<\/p>\n Fun fact: Climax is featured in a Trivial Pursuit question, which asks what\u2019s on the back of the town\u2019s welcome sign. You guessed it\u2026\u201dCome again.\u201d<\/p>\n 4. Shag Harbour, Nova Scotia<\/strong><\/p>\n Shag Harbour is named after the “shag,” a cormorant bird, and was not in fact founded by Austin Powers. On our list of weird Canadian town names, this one is pretty tame until you learn it\u2019s famous for being the home of the only recorded Nova Scotia UFO sighting. This tiny lobster fishing village of 500 residents got a close encounter of a third kind on October 4, 1967. Right before midnight, 11 witnesses saw lights in the sky, which then crashed into the ocean near Shag Harbour. The lights bobbed on the surface and drifted away, until they disappeared and left only yellow foam. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Coast Guard were called to assist the downed aircraft, but nothing was ever discovered.<\/p>\n When you\u2019re visiting Shag Harbour, get out your tin foil hats. You can check out the site of the incident and the UFO museum to learn all about the craziness. Just don\u2019t expect any attractions\u00a0dedicated to romance, carpet, or Mini-Me.<\/p>\n Fun fact: See above. There were aliens here.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n 5. Conception Bay South, Newfoundland<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The town of Conception Bay South (C.B.S.) is not full of 25,000 people who want to make babies. Get your mind out of the gutter! C.B.S. is formed by nine smaller communities along the bay\u2019s lovely southern coastline: Chamberlains, Manuels, Foxtrap, Kelligrews, Lawrence Pond, Long Pond, Seal Cove Topsail, and Upper Gullies. Located about 20 km from St. John\u2019s, the provincial capital, we\u2019ll admit the area\u2019s natural beauty does encourage romance and snuggle time with hot toddies.<\/p>\n When visiting, drive the Admirals’ Coast scenic route along the western and southern shore of Conception Bay to get some incredible\u00a0views. Also check out the Manuels River trilobite fossil beds if you really want to see the origins of life (that stork story is such a myth!).<\/p>\n Fun fact: The world’s largest tuna was caught off the coast of Long Pond.<\/p>\n Editor\u2019s Note:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n We realized that there was a massive oversight in the previous version of this article and would like to thank all of the readers for pointing it out to us. Due to popular demand, we\u2019ve now slipped in:<\/em><\/p>\n When the famous Captain Cook and his sidekick surveyor mapped the Newfoundland coast in 1700s, they took some liberties with their naming conventions. With a rascal\u2019s sense of humour and probably a few sips of uncut whiskey, Cook and the surveyor dubbed towns with names like Tickle Bay, Come by Chance, Blow Me Down\u2026.and, ahem, Dildo.<\/p>\n The origin of the town\u2019s name is a mystery, but it was officially in use by 1711. At the time, the word dildo was not synonymous with an adult curio in Mr. Grey\u2019s naughty room, but rather any object that was cylindrical in shape.<\/p>\n Travellers to modern-day Dildo will know they\u2019ve hit the spot when they find a remote harbour amid a starkly beautiful landscape. The 1200 residents are not shy about their hometown\u2019s name\u2014suggestive jokes fly freely around the shoreline, with nary a blush to be found. The most popular event is the summertime Dildo Festival. If you visit, be sure to get some souvenir items like an \u201cI Survived Dildo Days\u201d t-shirt or \u201cDildo Head\u201d baseball cap.<\/p>\n Fun fact: The Dildo Festival is led by its unabashed mascot Captain Dildo, which is a statue of an old Newfoundland seaman.<\/p>\n There are plenty more funny Canadian town names than we have space for here. Salmon Arm, Moose Jaw, Kicking Horse\u2026next time, we\u2019ll tackle the animals.<\/p>\n What’s your favourite Canadian town name?<\/strong><\/p>\n If you love weird Canada, check out:<\/p>\n Part 1: Weird Canada: Food<\/a><\/p>\n Part 2: Weird Canada: Traditions<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"![\"Body](\"http:\/\/expedia.blog.ca.local\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Body-Flin-Flon.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\n2. Saint-Louis-du-Ha! Ha!, Quebec<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n6. Dildo, Newfoundland<\/strong><\/h2>\n