This First Person column is written by Bailey Ross, who lives in Halifax, and is part of a Canada Day series exploring what Canada means to people across this country. For more information about First Person stories, see the FAQ.

To me, there's nothing more Canadian than the sport of curling. 

I grew up in Digby, N.S. This rural community was picturesque, but there wasn't a lot to do as a gay teenager with big city dreams. I didn't always feel like I belonged. 

Then one day, I stumbled across a co…