Wildlife
This large-antlered mammal is Canada's unofficial king of the forest and the largest member of the deer family.
Moose
Canada produces roughly 70% to 80% of the world's supply of this golden, tree-derived pancake topping.
Maple Syprup
This massive body of water separates Vancouver Island from the mainland, famous for whale watching.
strait of georgia
In 1891, Canadian physical educator James Naismith invented this indoor global sport
Basketball
Canadians love this comforting snack food: fries topped with cheese curds and warm brown gravy.
Poutine
Churchill, Manitoba, is famously known around the world as the capital of this heavy white predator.
polar bear
This beloved Canadian doughnut and coffee chain was founded by a legendary hockey player in 1964.
Spanning over 7,800 kilometers, this famous road trip route is one of the longest national highways in the world.
trans-canada highway
Invented in 1912 by Canadian John McCrae during WWI, a red flower serves as a symbol of remembrance
The Poppy
In Ontario and Quebec, you might buy your morning beverage—packaged inside one of these unusual containers
a plastic milk bag
The town of Churchill also experiences a mass migration of these white-and-grey mammals into the Hudson Bay every summer.
Beluga Whales
Originating in Nanaimo, British Columbia, this no-bake dessert bar layers custard, chocolate, and coconut crumbs.
Nanaimo Bars
Shared with the US, these roaring waterfalls on the border are one of the natural wonders of the world.
Niagara Falls
Designed to protect players on the ice, this protective sports headgear was pioneered and made mandatory in hockey
Hockey Helmet
In Canada, a warm knit winter cap is rarely called a beanie—what is its distinct local name?
a Toque
Found on the back of the Canadian nickel, this industrious rodent is a proud national symbol.
Beaver
This sweet, spiced pastry twisted into an oval shape is a staple treat at winter festivals and outdoor skating rinks.
Beavertail pastry
Located in the Northwest Territories, this deep river system flows north into the Arctic Ocean
Mackenzie River
Invented by Canadian Joseph-Armand Bombardier, this winter vehicle revolutionized travel over deep snow.
Snowmobile (ski-doo)
If a Canadian adds "Eh?" to the end of a sentence, what are they usually looking for?
seeking agreement ("right")
This diving water bird gives its name to the Canadian one-dollar coin.
The Loon
This colorful layered ice cream dessert—featuring butterscotch, chocolate, and vanilla—originated in London, Ontario.
Tiger tail ice cream
The highest tides in the entire world happen twice a day in this eastern Canadian body of water.
the bay of Fundy
In 1921, Canadian scientists Frederick Banting and Charles Best discovered this life-saving medical treatment for diabetes at the University of Toronto.
Insulin
To celebrate politeness, Ontario legally passed an Act stating that saying this specific word is not an admission of legal guilt
Saying "Sorry"