Canada Explore this region: Select a page Central Canada Eastern Canada Western Canada Canada General Information GENERAL INFORMATION PHOTO GALLERY, 1990 CANADA TRIPS VIDEO CLIPS a. Canada Wildlife and Icebergs, 2025 b. Canada 2025, Official Name: Canada Capital: Ottawa. Largest Cities: Toronto (largest city, economic hub) Montreal (largest French-speaking city after Paris) Vancouver (major port and gateway to Asia) Calgary (oil and gas center) Edmonton (known for festivals and the largest shopping mall in North America). Population: About 40 million (as of 2024) Area: 9.98 million square kilometers (second-largest country in the world by area) Official Languages: English and French Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD) Government: Federal parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy Head of State: King Charles III (represented by the Governor General) Prime Minister: TBA Provinces and Territories: 10 provinces and 3 territories Member of: G7, G20, NATO, Commonwealth of Nations Provinces and Territories: 13 total 10 provinces 3 territories (Northwest Territories, Yukon, Nunavut) Geography: Borders the United States to the south (world’s longest undefended border). Bordered by three oceans: Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic. Home to famous natural features like: Niagara Falls Rocky Mountains Banff and Jasper National Parks Great Lakes (shared with the U.S.) Vast boreal forests Prairies Arctic tundra Eastern Canada Central Canada Western Canada Fun Fact: Canada has the longest coastline of any country in the world! Wildlife Canada is one of the most biodiverse countries in the northern hemisphere, home to a vast range of wildlife that thrives in its forests, tundra, mountains, wetlands, prairies, and coastal waters. Its enormous size and varied climates make it a sanctuary for large mammals such as the moose, caribou, elk, and white-tailed deer, which roam its forests and tundra. Predators like the grizzly bear, black bear, polar bear, grey wolf, and cougar are also widespread, while smaller species include beavers (Canada’s national animal), otters, foxes, and lynx. Canada’s coastlines, the longest in the world, host rich marine ecosystems. Off the Pacific and Atlantic coasts, you’ll find whales (orca, humpback, beluga,), seals, walruses, and seabirds. Salmon runs are particularly crucial, supporting both wildlife and Indigenous traditions. Climate: Varies widely — Arctic in the north, temperate on the west coast, cold winters and warm summers in much of the country. West Coast (British Columbia): Mild and rainy Central Canada: Cold winters, warm summers North: Arctic climate, permafrost, polar bears Atlantic Provinces: More temperate but wetter Economy: Top industries: Natural resources (oil, minerals, forests), manufacturing, agriculture, technology, services (finance, healthcare) Major exports: Oil, lumber, automotive products, wheat, seafood Cultural Highlights: Multiculturalism is a key part of Canadian identity (immigrants from all over the world) Celebrations like Canada Day (July 1st) Famous for stunning national parks and outdoor activities Indigenous cultures play an important role (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) Known for ice hockey, lacrosse (national summer sport), winter sports Canadian cuisine: Poutine, butter tarts, Nanaimo bars, maple syrup. Famous Canadians: Celine Dion, Shania Twain, Drake, Ryan Reynolds, Margaret Atwood Interesting Facts: Longest coastline in the world (over 202,000 km) World’s second-largest French-speaking city (Montreal) Polar bear capital of the world: Churchill, Manitoba Home to the oldest rocks on Earth (4 billion years old, found in the Canadian Shield) 2. Pictures below were taken during trips between 1990 and 2000 3. A. 2025, Canada Wildlife and Icebergs https://www.doubledutchworldsafari.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Canada-2025-Wildlife-and-Icebergs-LOW-RESOLUTION.mp4 B. Canada, 2025 UNDER CONSTRUCTION