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Welcome to Canada’s Home

If you follow my Instagram Stories (and if you don’t, why not?!) you know that earlier this month I was in Ottawa – my first visit ever – being a tourist and visiting some landmarks in the city. You also may have seen my visit to Canada’s Home in Chelsea, Quebec for a delightful dinner event hosted by This Hour Has 22 Minutes comedic genius Cathy Jones.

We know that for generations, Maytag® has stood for durability, reliability and power. The brand wanted to showcase their commitment to dependability by launching Canada’s Home, a gorgeous residence showcasing Maytag appliances and unique Canadian decor perfect for every family. In fact, this home was recently part of a contest with Maytag® where a family could win a stay in the home over the July 1st Canada 150 celebrations – how cool is that?

Bloggers visited and relaxed in Canada’s Home, while indulging in delicious Canadian themed drinks and food all while learning about the Maytag® appliances.

We also had the opportunity to help in the kitchen with the chef while he prepared our outstanding meal. This was our group before we got started on our task.

With everything Maytag® close at hand, how could it not be a success? Products showcased in the kitchen included:

Four-Door Refrigerator:

o PowerCold™: Refrigerator feature that chills the refrigerator compartments quickly—even if the whole family has been browsing with the door open.

Front-Control Range:

o Power Preheat: The Front-Control Range with Power Preheat lets you enjoy your dinner faster* with juicy flavours every time.

Top Control Pocket Handle Dishwasher:

o Power Blast™ Cycle: Dishwasher removes stuck-on food with high pressure spray jets, increased temperature and hot steam to finish the job.

It’s worth mentioning that there’s fingerprint-resistant stainless steel on all new Maytag® kitchen appliances which means they can handle anything you throw at them – especially important in a house like mine with 5 people and a dog!

In the laundry room, we found:

Extra-Large Capacity Top Load Large Washer

o PowerWash® system removes everyday tough stains in a single wash delivering the Best Cleaning in the industry*

o It has extra-large capacity with 7.1 cubic feet. Standard washers are between 4 and 5 cubic feet. This means it can take on the fluffiest duvets and most odorous gym bags.

Extra-Large Capacity Dryer

o PowerDry System dries tough loads faster and evenly* with the PowerDry Cycle, Advanced Moisture Sensing with an industry-exclusive extra moisture sensor, and an extra interior fin to keep clothes moving for effective drying.

o Steam Refresh uses a fine mist in the heated dryer drum to relax wrinkles and revive clothes without washing.

o Extra-large capacity is designed to tackle the largest loads and powerful enough to move mountains of laundry. With 9.2 cu. ft., it has the space to dry 26 towels at once.

I actually own a Maytag® Bravos HE Washer and Dryer so I know first-hand how amazing these products are. We had a set that came with this house when we purchased it three years ago, and there was no way I was going to manage a household with 5 people and a dog doing laundry in a set from another brand. No way, Jose! Off to the Maytag® store I went and happily had my new set within a week.

Our Prime Minister’s official residence is in need of drastic repair, but I know a brand that can outfit even our top office’s home with high efficient appliances for their busy family too. I wonder if they’ve considered Canada’s home? In any case, we christened it with a party of influencers and of course, Canadian beauty, Cathy Jones. We’re also available for any Prime Ministerial duties involving wine and good food. We should all do our civic duty, right?

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  • That fridge looks amazing! It would be a serious upgrade from my plain one. I’d love the dishwasher too. I think I’ll pass on the giant moose head though!

  • What a terrific experience for all of you, it looks like an awesome home!
    Thanks very much for the detailed review on all of the home appliances.
    I was thrilled to see that they have, fingerprint-resistant stainless steel appliances, I’ll be sure to check them out!

  • I actually have HE appliances from Maytag – washer (top loader) and dryer and I’m very pleased with them. This sounds like a lovely event, I especially liked the moose head on the wall, now that really is typical Canadian. 🙂

  • I need that fridge! Maytag is really innovating with their appliances. It must be nice to see the products in a real home setting. A store should take this idea and run with it.

  • I need new appliances because mine are 22 years old and I would love maytag washer and dryer. I’d love a new whirlpool fridge because although I’ve never had any problems with the one I have except it’s 22 years old and I keep thinking it can’t live for ever.

  • holy jeez that is a big moose head lol! I would have loved to have been there. looks like you guys had a blast and what a beautiful house

  • maytag products are amazing and last forever. I cant ever imagine owning another brand of washer or dryer.

  • Looks like you had a lot of fun! Great to learn about Maytag appliances too. They sound like good quality appliances.

  • I’ve never been to Ottawa but I would love to go especially during the upcoming Canada 150 holiday. It sounds like you had a great time !

  • I grew up about two hours west of Ottawa. It is a beautiful city. Love Maytag appliances too, even though I don’t own any. The home we purchased two years ago came with other appliances.

  • Looks like so much fun! I have never been to Ottawa! I have family there, I really hope to visit soon!

  • That look like so much fun! I love Quebec, I was there 2 year ago enjoying a Caesar and a great lunch in Old Quebec city on an outdoor patio! I visited Ottawa as a teenager and Love it. So glad you got to see those city!

  • That fridge looks roomy. Beautiful bunch of ladies. Must have been fun to met Cathy Jones.

  • Id love to have the chance to actually try out some great, brand new state of the art appliances. As a family that hasn’t had the need, funds, time, etc.. to start updating our appliances, I would be lost in the world of shopping for them right now. I think our first need will be the washer. What a great concept and a great part of Canada to have the house in.

  • Looks like you had a fun experience in Canada’s Home! All of those appliances sound fantastic. I love the refrigerator!

  • I need “Power Blast™ Cycle: Dishwasher removes stuck-on food with high pressure spray jets, increased temperature and hot steam to finish the job.” quite often in my house! sounds perfect. Looks like you had a lot of fun! *jealous*

  • Ottawa is a beautiful city. Hope you get more time to visit and explore. Also, the idea of fingerprint-resistant appliances?? My kitchen would always be a step ahead in the cleanliness game!

  • Looks like Maytag really showcased their appliances well! They are showstoppers! Love the no fingerprints feature & I’m in love with the four-door refrigerator!

  • Look like a fun visit especially with funny Cathy Jones. Love to have a the Maytag fridge in my kitchen.

  • This looks like a cool event! And the Maytag info is great! I love Maytag, all my kitchen appliances are Maytag!

  • That looks like a wonderful time! I could imagine it would be a wonderful experience to interact with fellow bloggers and learn about some great new products like That 4 door fridge (that looks pretty amazing as well 🙂 )

  • Your photos are amazing and it sounds like you had a wonderful time. I really like the Four-Door Refrigerator!

  • I plan on going back to Ottawa as we haven’t been there in years. Such a fun and interesting city to visit. Really love the 4 door feature on the fridge. Great idea

  • Looks like so much fun ~ wish I was there! I’ve been to both Ottawa and Quebec and I really can’t decide which I like best ~they’re both so wonderful in very different way.

    Aside: you all look like you’re having such a good time ~ good looking fridge too!