Physical Geography & Borders
While Canada touches the Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic oceans, this ocean does NOT border Canada.
Located along Canada's western coast, this mountainous province has Victoria as its capital.
British Columbia
Long before European exploration, these Scandinavian explorers were the first Europeans to visit North America.
Vikings/Norse
Because of its historical fur trade significance, this industrious rodent became Canada's national animal.
Beaver
Most Canadians live within 100 miles of this country's northern border due to milder weather.
United States
Ranking 2nd worldwide by total land area, Canada is smaller only than this massive nation.
Russia
Created in 1999, this northern territory is the traditional homeland of the Inuit people.
Nunavut
This French explorer mapped the Gulf of St. Lawrence and claimed territories for France in the 1530s.
Jacques Cartier
Canada has two official national sports: ice hockey for winter and this field sport for summer.
Lacrosse
This major river links the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean, acting as a crucial shipping route.
St Lawrence River
Covering nearly half of Canada's total land area, this region is known for its rocky, rugged terrain.
Canadian Shield
In 1995, voters in this French-speaking province narrowly voted against separating from Canada.
Quebec
In 1982, this British monarch signed the Constitution Act, granting Canada full independence.
Queen Elizabeth ll
Chosen for its central location between Toronto and Montreal, this city serves as Canada's national capital.
Ottawa
This famous northwestern river flows through Canada's Yukon Territory and into Alaska.
Yukon River
This flat, fertile region in central-western Canada is famously called the "Breadbasket of Canada".
Canadian Prairie
This Atlantic maritime province is connected to the Canadian mainland by a narrow peninsula.
Nova Scotia
This 18th-century conflict between Great Britain and France was fought over control of North American territories.
Queen Anne's War
Because of its French heritage, Quebec recognizes French along with English as this type of language.
Official language
Extending along Canada's western coast, this mountainous region includes the Canadian Rockies.
Cordillera
This body of water connected to the Atlantic Ocean borders Canada's eastern coast near Newfoundland and Nunavut.
Labrador Sea
This prairie province sits directly between Saskatchewan to its west and Ontario to its east.
Manitoba
Place these events in order from EARLIEST to LATEST: Queen Anne's War, Cartier's settlement, Viking exploration, Constitution Act.
Viking exploration
Cartier's settlement
Queen Anne's War
Constitution Act
This iconic red leaf is featured on the center of Canada's national flag.
Maple leaf
The vast majority of northern Canada has a very low population density primarily due to this geographical factor.
A cold arctic climate and rugged landscape