61 Facts About Canada

Canada is a country in the northern part of North America. 

With an area of 9,984,670 square km, Canada is the world’s second-largest country by total area. Falling behind Russia, and just beating out China and the United States. 

Ottawa is capital and Toronto is the largest city of Canada. 

English and French are official languages in Canada. 

The Canadian dollar ($) (CAD) is official currency of Canada. 

Canada's only land bordering country is the United States, with which Canada shares the world's longest land border.

Canada has a low population density.

Canadians are people who identify with Canada.

Canada has immigrants from many different countries, making it one of the world's most multicultural and ethnically diverse countries.

In 1497, John Cabot became the first explorer to reach Canada.

The Vikings came to Canada. They arrived in 1021, hundreds of years before Christopher Columbus. They are thought to have settled on the northern side of Newfoundland, near Greenland, at L'Anse aux Meadows.

Since 1975, the beaver has served as Canada's national animal.

The coldest temperature ever recorded in Canada was -63 degrees Celsius in Snag, Yukon in 1947.

There are two national sports in Canada. Hockey is the official winter sport. Lacrosse is the official summer sport. This act was passed by Parliament in 1994. Both sports are extremely popular in Canada today.

Canada has the world's fourth-longest highway. The Trans-Canada Highway is 4,860 miles long and takes 106 hours to complete. It opened in 1971 and runs east-to-west through all ten Canadian provinces.

Canadians first used the maple leaf in 1806. On two separate occasions in the 1800s, both French and English Canadians declared the maple leaf to be an official emblem. The maple leaf became the official tartan of Canada in 2011.

Canada holds the world record for the most lakes. There are 879,800 lakes in total. Many of the lakes are unknown and unexplored. They are constantly changing as glaciers melt.

The Bay of Fundy, which connects New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, has the world's highest tides. It has a maximum height of 50 feet. The tides come in and out twice a day. With tidal ranges of up to 40 feet, the highest tides in the United States can be found near Anchorage, Alaska.

Mount Logan, Canada's highest peak, stands at 19,551 feet. It is North America's second-highest peak. Sir William Logan, the founder of the Geological Survey of Canada, was honoured with the peak's name.

Quebec City is North America's only remaining walled city. They celebrated their 400th anniversary in 2008.

Braille is provided for the visually impaired by Canadian money.

Canada has the world's northernmost settlement. Alert, Canada, has a population of 200 people and average temperatures of -33 degrees Celsius in February. The closest city is 340 miles away.

Basketball was invented in the late 1800s by a Canadian. James Naismith, a graduate student from Ontario, Canada, was tasked with developing an indoor game that would burn energy while also entertaining the students.

A Greek invented Hawaiian pizza in Canada. In 1962, Sam Panopoulos devised the concept to attract customers to his Ontario restaurant. He tried many different things, but Hawaiian pizza was the winner.

Poutine was created in the 1950s in Quebec. Snack bars all over Quebec claim to be the inventors of the dish. The potato, cheese curd, and gravy combination was not widely adopted in the rest of Canada until the 1990s.

Prince Edward Island is the smallest province in Canada. It is located on the east coast and is connected to the province of New Brunswick via the Confederation Bridge. It is classified as a maritime province.

Canada is a major producer of diamonds. In the early 2000s, two men, Chuck Fipke and Stewart Blossom, brought Canada into the diamond business. Today, there are four active diamond mines.

"Eh," a Canadian term, is a real word in the dictionary. "Used to request confirmation or repetition or to express inquiry," according to the definition. "Used to anticipate the agreement of the listeners or readers."

Canadians invented Superman. Joe Shuster, with the assistance of Jerry Siegel, created Superman as a comic book character in 1933. Clark Kent, Superman's alter ego, was a reporter for the Daily Star, which was modelled after the Toronto Star.

Canada trivia: the Hudson Bay region lacks gravity. The average person weighs one-tenth of an ounce less than in other places.

Canada has hosted three Olympic Games. In 1976, Montreal, Quebec, Calgary, Alberta, and Vancouver, British Columbia. The only summer Olympics held in Canada were in Montreal.

Kanata is the origin of the word Canada. A Huron-Iroquois word for village.

Ottawa is Canada's capital. Ottawa is located on the shared southeastern border with Quebec. It is Canada's fourth largest city and the only one with both French and English as official languages.

"O Canada" became Canada's national anthem in 1980.

Ketchup-flavored Lays chips are popular in Canada. They are only available in Canada.

Canada is surrounded by three oceans. The Pacific Ocean is to the west, the Atlantic Ocean is to the east, and the Arctic Ocean is to the north. The ecosystem and climate of Canada are influenced by all three oceans.

Canada has the largest natural ice rink in the world. The Rideau Canal Skateaway is in Ottawa, Ontario. The rink spans 4.8 miles and has a surface area of 1.782 million square feet.

In Canada, the Rocky Mountains extend into the country and contain some of the most beautiful mountain lakes. The Canadian Rockies run through British Columbia and Alberta. The range can be 300 miles wide in some places.

Canadians developed insulin. Dr. Frederick Banting, an orthopaedic surgeon, isolated islet cell secretions in 1921, claiming they could be used to treat diabetes. This invention has saved the lives of millions of diabetics and is still used as a treatment today.

Yonge Street is the world's longest street, and it is located in Toronto, Canada. It runs 1178 miles from Lakeshore in Toronto to the Minnesota border. In the 1800s, it served as the main street of Toronto.

Canada and the United States have the world's longest international land border. This border, at 5,523 miles, is longer than Russia and Kazakhstan's land border of 4,253 miles.

Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday of October. This custom has been carried out since 1957. This is a time to gather with family over a meal. This holiday is commonly served with turkey, corn ears, and pecan nuts.

The Aurora Borealis, also known as "the Northern Lights," can be seen in Canada. The magical show in the sky is captured in a variety of colours. They can be found in every province of Canada.

The Beaver Wars were fought in Canada. The Iroquois wars are the official title. The origins of these wars can be traced back to the 1600s and a competitive fur trade between the five nations, first nations, and French colonial forces.

Canada is home to the most polar bears on the planet. Canada is home to 60% of the world's polar bears. Many people are in danger. The polar bears passing through Manitoba outnumber the 900 residents.

Canada has the highest number of donut shops per capita in the world. Tim Horton's has the most donut shops, with 4,592. It was founded in 1964 by a hockey player.

The country of Canada has its own phone number. 1 800 O-Canada is Canada's official phone number. The phone number provides locals and visitors with a variety of information. It has recently been used for Covid information.

The Bloody Caesar is Canada's national drink. Walter Chell invented the drink in 1969, and it is popular among Canadians. Vodka, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Caesar mix, celery, lime, and celery salt are the ingredients.

Estevan is known as Canada's sunniest city. They have 2,500 hours of sunshine per year and are located in the province of Saskatchewan. With so much sunshine, residents and visitors can spend more time outside.

Canada has the world's largest wheat fields. In 1951, the province of Alberta had the largest of these fields. The field, which was planted in Lethbridge, grew to 35,000 acres.

Chinook winds blow in Canada. The Chinook winds blow in from the Pacific side of the Rockies, crossing them cold and warm as they make their way to the towns on the eastern side.

The CN Tower in Toronto was once the tallest structure in the world. The tower stands 1,815 feet and 5 inches tall and first opened to the public in 1976. Until 2007, it was the tallest structure in the world.

Canada is home to 9% of the world's forests. However, in Canada, forests cover only 38% of the land.

Canadians consume the most macaroni and cheese of any country. Since before 1845, Canada has been in love with this food!

Canadians are also known for having started the oldest brewery in North America, which is still in operation. Molson Canadian beer was created by Molson Coors Canada, and it is still produced in the same location where it was created in 1786.

Approximately 77% of the maple syrup produced worldwide is made in Quebec.

During two different wars, the United States attempted and failed to invade Canada.

Canadians have a city that not only contains the term "Ha Ha," but it is also the only town in the world with two exclamation points. Ha! Saint-Louis-du-Ha! It is situated in Quebec, near the Saint Laurence River.

In Canada, it is actually illegal to have a comic book depicting any crime.

Polar bears are not permitted to enter your home and steal your food. If you see one rummaging through your refrigerator, call the cops and have them arrested! Although this is an exaggeration, there is a jail for polar bears who steal food.

In a court of law, you can actually apologise. We're not just talking about apologising for your actions. You can actually sign a document that, rather than announcing your guilt, announces that you legally and officially apologise for the act, which can serve as punishment!