Canada has 20% of the world’s freshwater.
Canada’s national animal is the Beaver which has thick fur, webbed feet, and flattened scale-covered tails.
Canada is in North America, with a population of 38.44 million people. Its’ capital is Ottawa, and the currency is the Canadian dollar. The official languages are French and English.
They celebrate many holidays including:
- New Year’s Day (Jan 1)
- Nova Scotia Heritage Day (Date Varies)
- Louis Riel Day (Date Varies)
- Family Day (Date Varies)
- Islander Day (Date Varies)
- St.Patrick’s Day (Date Varies)
- Good Friday (Date Varies)
- Easter Monday (Date Varies)
- St.George’s Day (Date Varies)
- Mother’s Day (Date Varies)
- Victoria Day (Date Varies)
- National Patriots’ Day (Date Varies)
- Father’s Day (Date Varies)
- National Aboriginal Day (Jun 21)
- June Day (Date Varies)
- The National Holiday of Quebec (Jun 24)
- Canada Day (Jul 1)
- Nunavut Day (Jul 9)
- Orangeman’s Day (Date Varies)
- Civic Day (Date Varies)
- Heritage Day (Date Varies)
- Discovery Day (Date Varies)
- Labour Day (Date Varies)
- Thanksgiving (Date Varies)
- Remembrance Day (Nov 11)
- Christmas Day (Dec 25)
- Boxing Day (Dec 26)
Want to learn more? Check out Canada’s tourism website!
Also, check out the Walter Phillips Gallery and the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies.
Fun activities to do
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