Yo from the Bistro~
Going on week 7 here, just received our C7A2, and started weapons cell. I have to say honestly for all the FNGs (theres close to 6-8 new platoons, most IAP) that week 1-5 for the regular recruit course "RXXXXX" sucks balls. After you're salute test, you receive your "popcorn" and can go on the 2nd floor to the CANEX and Bistro on the weekends. Depends if you get CB'd or not as well. The Bistro is the recruit's club/bar/rec room. Has computers, pool tables, arcade games, air hockey, movie theaters etc. It's a great place to mingle with other platoons and strenghten morale. Honestly, the course "sucks" but it is what you make of it. Even the staff say that, if you want a good course, listen to us and do what we tell you (or not sometimes, they'll try and trick you) and you'll have a fun course. The PT isn't that bad, and you'll learn to love drill, or at least like it.
So everyone on course or about to head out here to St. Jean have fun and enjoy BMQ!