What are some fun facts about Canada????
They were a French colony * Nunavut became Canada’s third territory April 1, 1999. Carved entirely out of the Northwest Territories, Nunavut covers 2 million sq km, or approximately one-fifth of Canada’s surface. Of the 30,000 residents, 85% are Inuit. “Nunavut” is an Inuktitut word meaning “Our Land.” * Canada’s most beautiful beach isn’t on the west coast. Surprise! It’s Grand Beach in Manitoba, widely recognized as one of North America’s 10 best beaches. * Speed skater Cindy Klassen is Canada’s most decorated Olympian of all time. She is from Winnipeg, MB. Klassen won five medals at the Olympic Games in Turin, Italy, where she was dubbed “Woman of the Games” by Jacques Rogge. She started as an ice hockey player and is a descendant of Mennonite immigrants. * Québec City, QC, known for its romantic architecture, cobblestone streets, beautiful parks (some former estates), formal gardens and rich history, turns 400 in 2008. * Chefs in Newfoundland and Labrador are using salt fish, carib
