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The World's Largest Non-Polar Icefield is at Kluane National Park, Yukon One of the Yukon's greatest treasures, Kluane National Park, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. Canada's largest national park, 13,600 square miles, is home to the world's largest non-polar icefield, phenomenal icefield landscapes, spectacular glaciers, pristine forests, glacial lakes, the wondrous St. Elias Mountains, and wildlife including grizzly bears, caribou, moose, wolves and Dall sheep. Towering at almost 6,000 metres, Mount Logan, Canada's tallest peak, is also found in Kluane National Park, along with five other peaks all over 4,500 metres. The St. Elias Mountains in Kluane National Park are the youngest mountains in Canada and also the highest. There are more than 20 summits over 4,200 meters (14,000 ft.), the largest accumulation on the continent. And these mountains are still growing: a seismograph in the Visitor Reception Centre at Haines Junction records hundred...

Hopewell Rocks Bay of Fundy NB   Did you know that the reddish cliffs at Hopewell Rocks were first formed millions of years ago as a massive mountain range – older than the Appalachians and larger than the Canadian Rockies – began to erode. This was definitely one of the highlights a recent east coast trip.  I could have stood at the bottom of the ocean forever . . . well, until the alarm sounded that the tide was coming back in . . . LOL.  There aren't enough adjectives for the awesomeness of this place. For more information on Hopewell Rocks and the best times to visit check out  https://www.thehopewellrocks.ca/index.php/en/home

Snorkelling with belugas is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Sea North Tours in Churchill, Manitoba provides all the gear you’ll need: snorkel and mask, two 7mm wetsuits for layering up in, booties, hood and mitts. A small Zodiac takes you out into the estuary. When a large pod is spotted, you slip into the water, grab a towline, and hold on. Any discomfort you feel when that frigid water hits your face dissipates as you’re immersed in a cacophony of whale song. Belugas are known as “sea canaries” for their chirpy vocalizations, which also include clicks, whistles and squeals.

According to Ski Solutions , Whistler BC is ranked 4th of the top 12 ski resorts in North America. Whistler ski resort has some of the best skiing in North America. The linked mountains of Whistler and Blackcomb make up the largest ski area in North America. Over 200 runs cater for all abilities, and great off-piste activities include ziplining, ice cave tours, eagle viewing and a lively après scene. Whistler’s tasting tours are multi-course dinners with each plate provided by a different fine-dining restaurant. The village itself has a great atmosphere and plenty of restaurants and bars to visit. In addition, the accommodation options are vast with chalets, hotels, apartments, and some high-rise blocks. The nightlife is varied too with some relaxed bars to drink at or lively live music in some establishments. There’s a reason why Whistler is on many bucket lists. #2 is Banff AB, #3 is Panorama BC, #6 is Revelstoke BC, #7 is Fernie BC, and #12 if Kicking Horse BC.

  Wasaga Beach is the world's longest freshwater beach. The name was derived from the Nottawasaga River.  Wasaga Beach, ON, incorporated as a town in 1974, population 24,862 (2021  census ), 20,675 (2016 census). The Town of Wasaga Beach is located on the shores of Georgian Bay at the mouth of the Nottawasaga River, about 40 km northwest of Barrie. 

According to 101 Interesting Facts About Canada, Victoria BC is home to the world's largest totem pole at 180.2 ft.  In reality the title of "The World's Largest Totem Pole" is or has been claimed by several towns along the coast, including: Alert Bay, British Columbia — 173 ft (56.4 m), Kwakwaka'wakw AT 173 feet tall, this is demonstrably the tallest tower of its kind in the entire world, but many people have argued that for a number of reasons it is not worthy of the surprisingly contentious title. The totem pole was built from two sections, one 163 feet tall and the other 10 feet.  Vancouver, British Columbia (Maritime Museum) — 100 ft (30.5 m), Kwakwaka'wakw, carved by Mungo Martin with Henry Hunt and David Martin Victoria, British Columbia (Beacon Hill Park) — 127.5 ft (38.9 m), Kwakwaka'wakw, carved by Mungo Martin with Henry Hunt and David Martin Kalama, Washington — 140 ft (42.6 m), carved by Chief Lelooska Kake, Alaska — 137.5 ft (41.9 m), Tlingit...

"101 Facts . . . " states that the Trans-Canada Highway is the Longest Highway in the World. The Canadian Encyclopedia disagrees: The Trans-Canada Highway is a continuous road that allows vehicle travel across Canada. The highway runs through each of Canada’s 10 provinces, from Victoria, British Columbia, to St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. At 7,821 km, it is the fourth-longest highway — and second-longest national highway — in the world. Still very impressive though . . .  If you'd like to learn more just check out this link .

There are approximately 200 mammal species and 630 bird species in Canada.  Canada is known for its giant residents: moose, wood bison, polar bears, and grizzlies. But in terms of population, rodents are the most plentiful mammals in Canada. Scientists have currently recorded about 200 mammals in the country, and the list ranges from bats to blue whales to bobcats. ~  https://a-z-animals.com/animals/location/north-america/canada/ Wikipedia has a list of bird species confirmed in Canada. Of the 696 species listed here, 229 are accidental. ~  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_birds_of_Canada

There are nearly 2.5 million caribou in Canada.  They are unusual among deer family members in the females, as well as males, carry antlers They will sometimes run for many kilometres during the summer to escape harassment by hordes of flying insects. Caribou use lichens as a primary winter food, which enables it to survive on harsh northern range land. They probably derived their name from the Mi’kmaq word "xalibu," meaning "the one who paws". About half of all caribou in Canada are barren-ground caribou. They are somewhat smaller and lighter coloured than woodland caribou. They spend much or all of the year on the tundra from Alaska to Baffin Island. Most, or about 1.2 million, of the barren-ground caribou in Canada live in eight large migratory herds, which migrate seasonally from the tundra to the taiga, sparsely treed coniferous forests south of the tundra. In order, from Alaska to Hudson Bay, these are the Porcupine herd, Cape Bathurst herd, Bluenose West herd...

Since 1976 when Canada joined the World Heritage Convention, 20 of our country’s most cherished heritage sites have met the criteria to be inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. They represent some of humanity’s most outstanding achievements and nature’s most inspiring creations. Some of our sites celebrate the history of human migration while others provide evidence of the forces that have shaped the planet. Some bear witness to the story of evolution of life on Earth and yet others pay tribute to extraordinary human achievements. They all cross the bounds of space, time and language and present Canada’s stories of international significance to the world. I have personally been to Grand Pre and Old Lunenburg and treasured both. If you would like to learn more about Canada's UNESCO sites, click on this link .

Did you know there are 11 Sub-Species of Canadian Geese? The Canada goose (Branta canadensis), or Canadian goose, is a large wild goose with a black head and neck, white cheeks, white under its chin, and a brown body. It is native to the arctic and temperate regions of North America, and it is occasionally found during migration across the Atlantic in northern Europe. It has been introduced to the United Kingdom, Ireland, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, New Zealand, Japan, Chile, Argentina, and the Falkland Islands. Like most geese, the Canada goose is primarily herbivorous and normally migratory; often found on or close to fresh water, the Canada goose is also common in brackish marshes, estuaries, and lagoons. Extremely adept at living in human-altered areas, Canada geese have established breeding colonies in urban and cultivated habitats, which provide food and few natural predators. The success of this common park species has led to its often being considered a pest species because of it...

Superman was co-created by Canadian Joe Shuster.

The key properties of a stem cell were first defined by Ernest McCulloch and James Till at the University of Toronto and the Ontario Cancer Institute in the early 1960s. They discovered the blood-forming stem cell, the hematopoietic stem cell (HSC), through their pioneering work in mice. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stem_cell

The Kermode bear, sometimes called the spirit bear (Ursus americanus kermodei), is a subspecies of the American black bear and lives in the Central and North Coast regions of British Columbia, Canada. It is the official provincial mammal of British Columbia and symbol of Terrace, British Columbia. While most Kermode bears are black, between 100 and 500 fully white individuals exist. The white variant is known as spirit bear, and is most common on three islands in British Columbia (Gribbell, Princess Royal, and Roderick), where they make up 10–20% of the Kermode population. Spirit bears hold a prominent place in the oral traditions of the indigenous peoples of the area. They have also been featured in a National Geographic documentary. The Kermode bear was named after Frank Kermode, former director of the Royal B.C. Museum, who researched the subspecies and was a colleague of William Hornaday, the zoologist who described it. Today, the name Kermode is pronounced as /kərˈmoʊdi/ kər-MOH-d...

According to 101 Interesting Facts About Canada, Some of the world's largest wheat fields are found in Saskatchewan. I searched Google to see if this was true. While Saskatchewan has some massive wheat farms, I couldn't find the proof I needed. If anyone can give me a reliable source to proof this true or false please let me know.

In 1997, Becky Pritchard of Tisdale, Sask entered “land of the living skies” into a Tourism Saskatchewan licence plate slogan contest. Her entry was chosen from 33,587 options. Pitchard’s inspiration came from the sunrises and sunsets, spectacular northern lights and awe inspiring thunderstorms. For her efforts, she received a $5000 Saskatchewan vacation of her choice and a set of personalized plates.

Where do I mail Santa letters in Canada? Letters can be mailed to: Santa Claus, North Pole, H0H 0H0, Canada. Postage is not necessary, but people should remember to include a return address.

  Queen Elizabeth II is the Canadian Head of State. What does that mean? Canada is a constitutional monarchy. The Crown in Canada was first established by the kings of France in the sixteenth century. Organized as a royal province of France, both French and British kings and queens have reigned over Canada since 1534. Under Canada's sovereigns, the country has evolved from a French colony to an independent nation. In today's constitutional monarchy, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is Queen of Canada and Canada's Head of State. She is the personal embodiment of the Crown in Canada. In Canada’s system of government, the power to govern is vested in the Crown but is entrusted to the government to exercise on behalf and in the interest of the people. The Crown reminds the government of the day that the source of the power to govern rests elsewhere and that it is only given to them for a limited duration. The Governor General and the ten Lieutenant Governors represent the Crown i...

2021 was an average year for maple production in Québec, with a harvest estimated at 133 million pounds of maple syrup, representing an average yield of 2.75 pounds per tap. As of 2020, Québec was producing 73% of all maple syrup in the world.

Did you know that Quebec's Old Town (Vieux-Québec) is the only North American fortified city north of Mexico whose walls still exist. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985, as the "Historic District of Old Quebec".