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How an epic road trip defined Canada for 'Carmilla' star Elise Bauman

"Carmilla" star Elise Bauman's childhood memories revolve around iconic Canadian landmarks, thanks to a couple childhood summers spent with her family on coast to coast road trips.

One of the best ways to explore this beautiful country: in a Honda Civic.

Elise Bauman's childhood memories revolve around iconic Canadian landmarks. The Carmilla star remembers family road trips visiting rowdy Calgary Stampedes, redwood trees in British Columbia and the iconic Anne of Green Gables house on Prince Edward Island. If there is one thing that Elise loves most about this country, it is the great Canadian outdoors.

Elise is in the running to win the Fan's Choice Award at the 2017 Canadian Screen Awards airing Sunday, March 12 at 8 pm/8:30 NT on CBC. You can vote now.

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