About Canada
Canada, in terms of land area, is the second largest country in the
world. Canada is a country of diverse cultural and geographical features-
in other words, there is something for everyone! Skiing, swimming and
mountain climbing are just a few of the outdoor activities you can enjoy
while
visiting Canada. Some popular annual events in Canada are: The Winter
Carnival in Quebec City, The Montreal International Jazz Festival, The
Just For Laughs Festival and many other theatre and music festivals located
in virtually every city and province across the country.
Canada’s climate varies from province to province but basically
we have four seasons: winter, winter, winter and summer! Just kidding.
However, winter does in most places last from late November until mid
April. Temperatures vary but in many provinces winter temperatures can
be as cold as minus 20 to 30 degrees Celsius. Dress warmly! Summers are
generally hot. BC is slightly warmer than most other provinces but it
can be quite wet so pack a raincoat.
Canada’s
currency is the dollar. One dollar = one hundred cents. Credit Cards are
widely accepted in Canada. Automated bank machines (ATM) are easily accessible
in most cities and towns but it is best to check that your PIN number
is accepted in Canadian machines. Most banks are open Monday to Thursday
from 10 am to 3 pm with longer hours on Fridays.
It is recommended to travel with a passport to avoid unnecessary delays.
Layout of the Land
Eastern Canada borders on the Atlantic Ocean. The provinces located
there are Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick.
These provinces form Atlantic Canada or The Maritime Provinces.
West of Atlantic Canada is Quebec and continuing westward is Ontario
with the giant metropolis of Toronto and the nation’s capital, Ottawa
Western Canada stretches from Manitoba across the prairies of Alberta
and Saskatchewan to British Columbia. Not to be forgotten, especially
for the truly adventurous are the untamed and unspoiled lands of Northern
Canada which include Nunavut and the Yukon and the Northwest Territories.
Ready to go?
Following is a short description of each province and territory together
with a list of some main attractions and food specialties. It will give
you an idea of the sort of food to expect and more important, which delicious
specialties not to miss out on! Tasting the different foods of each region
is a unique and pleasant way of experiencing Canadian culture.
Provinces
Nova Scotia
and New Brunswick
PEI Newfoundland
and Labrador
Ontario and Quebec
Saskatchewan
and Manitoba
BC and Alberta
Nunavut,
the Yukon and the Northwest Territories
