You Think You Know Canada Eh?: Discover the Fascinating Stories, Facts and Hidden Histories About Canada

Sophia Patel

You Think You Know Canada Eh?

Discover the Fascinating Stories, Facts and Hidden Histories About Canada

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Contents

1. Canada - Basic Facts

Where on Earth is Canada?

The People (Or as We Like to Say, Canucks)

The Maple Leaf and Other Symbols

Provinces and Territories

A Democracy, But with a Twist

Weather – It’s Not All Snow and Ice (But It’s a Lot of Snow and Ice)

Canada’s Economy – Not Just Maple Syrup

And finally, the Canadian Way

2. Highs, Lows, & Other Canadian Geography Facts—and the Crazy Canadian Weather

The High Mountains that Touch the Sky

The Low Valleys, Prairies, and Sunken Shores

The Longest Coastline

The Weather is More Than Just Cold, Promise

The Chill That Bites

The Heat That Sizzles

The Wild Side—Storms, Tornadoes, and Blizzards

Nature’s Playground, Extreme Edition

3. World Record-Breaking Facts

1. The Longest Coastline in the World

2. The Biggest Indoor Waterpark: West Edmonton Mall

3. The World’s Largest Freshwater Island: Manitoulin Island

4. The Coldest Temperature Ever Recorded in Canada

5. The World’s Largest Non-Polar Ice Field: Columbia Icefield

6. The World’s Largest Maple Leaf: Yep, It’s Real

7. The World’s Longest Beavertail: A Sweet Canadian Treat

8. The Oldest Rock on Earth: The Canadian Shield

9. The Largest Snow Maze in the World

10. World’s Longest Canoe Paddle

11. The Longest Ice Road: A Lifeline on Frozen Water

So, What’s the Takeaway?

4. Canada’s Wild Nature and Animal Facts

1. Moose: The Giants of the North

2. The Great Bear: Grizzlies, Black Bears, and Polar Bears

3. The Loon’s Haunting Call

4. The Majestic Caribou: Reindeer of the North

5. The Canadian Lynx: Ghost of the Forest

6. The Beaver: Canada’s National Animal

7. Killer Whales and the Rich Waters of the Pacific

8. The Unseen: Wolves, Foxes, and the Call of the Wild

5. Holidays and Traditions

1. Canada Day: The Big Birthday Bash

2. Thanksgiving, but Make It Canadian

3. Christmas in Canada: A Frosty Wonderland

4. Boxing Day: The Day After the Big Day

5. New Year’s Eve

6. Easter: A Spring Thaw Celebration

7. The Strange World of Civic Holidays

8. National Indigenous Peoples Day: A Celebration of Canada’s Roots

9. Halloween: A Chilly Night of Frights

6. People and Population

A Nation of Immigrants

The French-English Tango

The Indigenous Roots: First Peoples, First Stories

The Urban Giants: Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver

The Maritimes:

The Prairies:

The North: True North

7. Canada and Sports

Hockey: The Holy Grail

The Rise of Basketball

Lacrosse: The Original Game

Curling: The Quiet Obsession

The Outdoors: Skiing, Snowboarding, and More

Soccer: The Next Big Thing

Fishing, Hunting, and the Quiet Sports

From Esports to Running Clubs

The Spirit of Competition

8. Famous Inventions Made by Canadians

1. The Wonder of Insulin

2. Basketball: A Canadian Export

3. The Telephone

4. The Snowmobile: Beating the Cold, Canadian Style

5. The Pacemaker

6. Instant Replay

7. The Robertson Screw

8. IMAX: A Bigger, Bolder View

9. The Wonderbra

10. Canadarm: Reaching for the Stars

11. Peanut Butter:

12. Superman:

9. Interesting War History

The War of 1812

Vimy Ridge

The Dieppe Raid

D-Day and Juno Beach: Canada’s Moment of Glory

The Forgotten War: Korea

Peacekeeping: Canada’s New Battlefield

Afghanistan

The Spirit of Remembrance

10. Weird but True Facts About Canada

11. Fun Food and Drinks Facts

The Maple Syrup Capital

Poutine:

The Tim Hortons Phenomenon

Butter Tarts: A Sweet Surprise

Caesar: The Canadian Cocktail

The Great Canadian Bacon

Tourtière: The Meat Pie of Quebec

Ketchup Chips: A Unique Snack

Bannock: A Bread with History

Nanaimo Bars: A No-Bake Delight

Ice Wine: A Sweet Elixir

Sushi Pizza

BeaverTails

The Potato: A Canadian Staple

The Unofficial National Food: Ketchup

12. Famous Canadians

1. The Great One: Wayne Gretzky

2. The Poet: Leonard Cohen

3. The Science Wizard: David Suzuki

4. The Film Buff: Ryan Reynolds

5. The Inspirational Author: Margaret Atwood

6. The Hockey Pioneer: Manon Rhéaume

7. The Beloved Icon: Celine Dion

8. The Influential Politician: Justin Trudeau

9. The Sporting Legend: Clara Hughes

10. The Trailblazing Artist: Emily Carr

11. The Tech Visionary: Elon Musk

12. The Cultural Ambassador: Keanu Reeves

13. The Unstoppable Force: Simu Liu

14. The Creative Genius: Anne of Green Gables

15. The Culinary Queen: Anna Olson

13. Myths and Folklore

1. The Wendigo

2. The Sasquatch

3. The Loup-Garou

4. The Mysterious Ogopogo

5. The Legend of the Haunted Lighthouses

6. The Thunderbirds

7. The Chippewa Water Spirits

8. The Flying Canoe

9. The Tale of Nanabozho

10. The Ghosts of the Klondike

11. The Tale of the Little People

12. The Story of the Banshee

13. The Giants of the North

14. The Maple Syrup Fairy

14. Canada’s Famous Attractions

The Awe-Inspiring Niagara Falls

The Majestic Rocky Mountains

The Historic Quebec City

The Vibrant City of Toronto

The Serenity of Prince Edward Island

The Unforgettable Northern Lights

The Majestic Moraine Lake

The Iconic Parliament Hill

The Natural Wonder of the Bay of Fundy

The Spirit of Whistler

15. Quiz Yourself About Canada

16. Answers to the Quiz

1

Canada - Basic Facts

Hey there, curious reader! Welcome to the Great White North—or at least, the book that’s going to give you a crash course on it. Canada, eh? You’ve probably heard a lot about it—moose, maple syrup, hockey, and polite people who say sorry even when it’s not their fault. But there’s so much more to this place than that. So, buckle up! We’re about to dive into the basics of a country that’s a whole lot more than just America’s friendly neighbor. Let’s take a look at the facts, but don’t worry, I’ll keep it fun—promise.

Where on Earth is Canada?

Geography can sound like a snooze-fest, but stay with me. Canada’s location is actually pretty wild when you think about it. Picture this: from the Atlantic