Canada
Language → French, English
Population(around) → 38,299,345
Currency → Canadian Dollar (CAD) $
General weather Overview
There are various climatic zones in Canada. With the exception of
the north, Canada has a pleasant climate all year. Summers are brief, but they range from warm to
hot. Winters, on the other hand, are lengthy and cold, with steady precipitation, which may be
glacial in the north. The temperatures on the Atlantic east coast are becoming milder, despite the
fact that summers are short.
Cities
Ottawa /Capital – Toronto – Montréal – Calgary – Vancouver – Québec – Edmonton –
Mississauga – Winnipeg – Brampton – Surrey – Hamilton – Halifax – Burnaby – Victoria –
Charlottetown
Fun facts
- Canada is a huge country. It is almost the largest country in the world, second only to Russia. For comparison: Canada is larger than the entire European Union combined. In fact, it's so big that it has 6 time zones
- Ice hockey is considered to be of Canadian origin and is a national institution. It is also the country's official winter sport. Reputedly the first organized sport in North America, lacrosse is Canada's official summer sport
- The largest national park in Canada and the second-largest in the world is Wood Buffalo National Park. The national park was established during the year 1922 in order to protect the free-roaming bison that live in the area. It covers parts of Alberta and the Northwest Territories
Some popular local foods
Poutine, Bannock, Butter tarts, Nova Scotian Lobster Rolls,
Montreal-style Bagels, Saskatoon berry pie, Montreal-style Smoked Meat, Peameal Bacon,
Beavertails, Split Pea Soup, Tire d’érable sur la neige, Tourtière
Some native animals:
Beaver, Moose, Polar bear, Bison, Southern resident killer whale, Walrus,
Caribou, Atlantic puffin
Couple of reasons to visit
- Canada's Yukon Province is one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights. There are a number of tours you can take part in that give you the best chance of catching the magical Northern Lights
- The Rocky Mountaineer is one of the most iconic train rides in the world. The railway has four main routes where you get the chance to discover unique sites and views along the way
- Natural attractions include Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks, Dinosaur Provincial Park, Nahanni National Park Reserve, Cabot Trail, Niagara Falls and a variety of scenic drives
- A couple of popular outdoor activities in Canada include camping, skiing, snowboarding, golf, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, kayaking, and canoeing
