Canada’s Neighbourhood Tradition since 1930
The Welcome Wagon is a free service provided by the civic-minded businesses of your community.
Mothers
…
If you
are expecting or have a new baby the
‘Welcome Wagon’
has free information and gifts from your
local business and civic organisations.
Sign-up online at :
www.welcomewagon.ca
Welcome
to the Neighbourhood!
If you
are new to the neighbourhood, the
‘Welcome Wagon ‘
has free information and gifts
reserved for you.
The Welcome Wagon service was inspired by the frontier settlers and their
Conestoga wagons, greeting new pioneer families on the prairies. This tradition was revived in Canada in 1930, with the first Welcome Wagon hostess and her basket.
The Welcome Wagon brings a useful and introductory token from each
merchant and business. The local business wants to meet and greet you
too, and has further gift or service to present to you personally when you
visit their store or office.
The Welcome Wagon hostess visits as a guest in your home, with the aim to
help and welcome, without obligation. Your Welcome Wagon hostess can
always be identified by ;