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There is more to Canada than meets the eye. Aside from its lakes and legendary winters, the country is renowned for its friendly, fun-loving and welcoming people. Read more and find out why Canada has consistently come out as number one in the list of countries with the best reputation.
Quick Facts
- The name Canada originated from a Saint Lawrence Iroqouian word kanata which means settlement or village.
- Hockey and Lacrosse are Canada’s national sports.
- The national symbol for Canada is the maple leaf.
Newest About Canada Articles
8 quick facts newcomers should know about Remembrance Day
November 11 is Remembrance Day. Do you know what we’re remembering? What’s it about? Remembrance Day commemorates the moment armies… Read more »
No Trick-or-Treating? 3 awesome alternatives to celebrate Halloween
With the way things are going, it looks like trick-or-treating will be on pause this year. With the province’s pandemic… Read more »
Did you know that the first Thanksgiving was celebrated in Canada? (and other Thanksgiving facts)
Canada was the first, at least in North America, to celebrate Thanksgiving. In fact, the Indigenous Peoples of Canada have… Read more »
5 facts about the diversity of Indigenous Peoples
The first inhabitants of Canada, our Indigenous friends, welcome us to their homelands. But aside from the fact that they… Read more »
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Moving to Canada? Here’s a checklist to help you out
Congratulations! With your travel papers now on hand, you can now start preparing for your move to Canada. We know… Read more »
5 holiday symbols and what they mean
Around late October right after all the Halloween excitement has died down, you will notice that people start putting up… Read more »
Participating in the Manitoba Election
The province will have an early election this term. The premier moved up the provincial election to September 10 this… Read more »
10 amazing facts about Canada’s geography
From its majestic mountains and green forests to its bustling cities, this beautiful land we’ve chosen to live in is… Read more »
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Rights and responsibilities of Canadian residents and citizens
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