By Anuttama Dasa
The tradition of distributing Vaishnava literature in Canada dates back to 1896, when Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur sent a treatise on Lord Caitanya to McGill University in Montreal. Decades later, Srila Prabhupada himself visited Canada multiple times, beginning in 1968 with Montreal and later Toronto. His presence inspired a generation of devotees to carry forward the mission.
One milestone came on Thanksgiving Day in 1971, when the Vancouver devotees distributed the first large book on Canadian soil—the Krsna Book—in British Columbia. From there, the literatures spread into Alberta, reaching rodeos and festivals. Despite harsh winters, vast travel distances, and remote towns, devotees persevered. Srila Prabhupada deeply appreciated their determination under such conditions.
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