25 Interesting Facts About Canada That Will Make You Amazed
Want to know some interesting facts about Canada? In this blog, we'll dive into 25 fascinating facts about Canada that you may or may not know!
1. The word Canada comes from an Indigenous Huron-Iroquois Word 🧡
Which actually means village or settlement!
2. Canada is actually HUGE 😱
It's made up of 10 provinces and 3 Territories.
Provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and Saskatchewan.
Territories: Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon.
3. The Canada-US border is the longest international border between two countries in the world 🇺🇸
It stretches approximately 8,891 kilometers (5,525 miles).
4. 13 US states share a border with Canada 🌎
Alaska, Idaho, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Washington.
5. Canada’s National Symbols 🇨🇦
Canada's national symbols are the Coat of Arms, the national flag, the beaver, the national anthem, lacrosse, hockey, the maple tree and the national horse.
6. The country spans six different time zones ⏰
From west to east the time zones are Pacific, Mountain, Central, Eastern, Atlantic and Newfoundland.
7. Canada is the second-largest country in the world 🤯
You could fit the UK into Canada over 40 times!
8. It's bigger than the USA... 😳
By just 1.5% in land mass. Mindblowing!
9. The country has more lakes than the rest of the world combined ⛵️
And Ontario is home to more than 250,000 of them.
10. Canadians love their donuts! 🍩
As there are more doughnut shops in Canada than in any other country. We guess thats probably down to Timmies.
11. Winnie the Pooh is Canadian 🐻
Well sort of...The real-life bear that inspired the beloved Disney character Winnie the Pooh was indeed named Winnie, after the city of Winnipeg, Manitoba.
12. Coldest Nation Rivalry ❄️
Canada and Russia go back and forth on being the number one coldest nation in the world. Both countries have vast, frigid regions with extreme winter temperatures so it's never an easy debate to settle!
13. The Netherlands send Canada 10,000 tulip bulbs ever year 🌷
As a thank you for sheltering their royal family during WWII and to represent the long lasting friendship between Canada and the Netherlands. They even have a Tulip festival to celebrate.
14. Canada is home to the world's largest beaver dam 💪
It's that big, it's visible from space.
15. Home to the longest street in the world 🛣️
Yonge Street stretches 1,896 km (1,178 miles).
16. Quebec is the world's largest producer of maple syrup 🥞
With 75% of the global supply coming from there. Other provinces do produce maple syrup too but in smaller quantities. Ontario, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia are the next largest producers.
17. The Bay of Fundy has the highest tides on Earth 🌊
The tidal range can reach up to 53 feet (16 meters)!
18. Canada is home to 47 National Parks 🏔️
Some of them are even bigger than countries. Banff National Park, established in 1888, is widely recognized as the first national park in Canada.
19. Northern Lights Central 🌌
Yellowknife, in the Northwest Territories, is one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights.
20. Most Uninhabited Wilderness 🌳
Only 10% of Canada’s land is actually inhabited by people.
21. Nine out of 10 Canadians live near the U.S-Canada border 🗽
The vast majority of them reside within 150 miles of the U.S-Canada border in major cities like Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Vancouver.
22. The National Sports of Canada 🥍🥅
Lacrosse (summer) and ice hockey (winter) are country's official national sports.
23. Canadians eat more Kraft Mac & Cheese than any other nation in the world 🧀
With 7 million boxes in the world, Canadians buy 1.7 million of them!
24. National Animal of Canada is... 🦫
Is actually a beaver, not a moose like you would typically assume! The beaver has been a symbol of Canada for centuries, representing the nation's hard work, resourcefulness, and connection to nature.
25. Canada has the largest moose population globally 🫎
There are around 830,000 moose and in British Columbia alone, they are estimated to have over 165,000, making it the province with the most of these beautiful creatures!
Canada's vast landscapes are truly breathtaking, but the country's true magic lies in its unique cultural quirks. These 25 facts are just a glimpse into what makes The Great White North such an amazing country.
Whether you're dreaming of a summer adventure working at a summer camp or are just a curious visitor, Canada's charm is sure to leave a lasting impression on you.
Before you go, make sure to check out our "Debunk the Top 7 Myths and Misconceptions before exploring Canada" blog.
