Cooking turkey takes care. You have to be sure to do it safely. If not, bacteria can grow in the meat and make you sick.
How do you keep it safe? NorthumberlandView.ca says "Clean, separate, cook and chill."Read more here.
Is there a National Park near you? It could be a good place to visit on Thanksgiving weekend.
Canoe.ca has a list of the Top 10 fall and Thanksgiving activities in Canada's National Parks.
The man with the gun is Sir Martin Frobisher. He was the first person to host a Thanksgiving dinner in Canada.
It happened in 1578. Frobisher, an explorer, had sailed from England to Newfoundland. He and his crew thanked God for a safe trip.
You can read more about the history of Thanksgiving in Canada here in the Hamilton Spectator.
Should people use electronic devices (iPods, mp3 players, etc.) at holiday dinners?
Last year, there was a survey taken about this. Of the Canadian people who answered, 69% said electronics should not be allowed at family holiday dinners. Also, 46% said they should not be allowed during the holidays at all. Read more here at NorthumberlandView.ca.
Some people in Prince Edward Island go out to lunch on Thanksgiving weekend. The money they spend helps teachers go to Kenya. Chef Emily Wells makes the lunches, using only what farmers and gardeners give her. Read more here.
The Weather Network says different parts of Canada could have very different weather for Thanksgiving weekend. If the weather goes on the way they expect, it could be cold on the Prairies and warm in the East. Southern Ontario could also be warm. Read more here.