About the Toque.....
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Toques, or tuques, are not exclusive to Canada, as many cultures around the world have their own versions of the knitted cap. Typically made of wool, toques are designed to keep heads warm (handy in cold winters!). Other English speaking countries rarely use the term "toque" - in Britain, a common term is "balaclava," which originates from a battle in the Crimean War, while in the United States, people often call them "beanies".
Cities across Canada sometimes lend their names to physical objects, such as Nanaimo bars and Montreal smoked meats. The toque, however, may be the only type of hat in Canada that has inspired the name of a place! La Tuque, a city located in Quebec, has carried this name since before 1822.
** Photo by Samantha Hurley from Burst