The great land of Canada - a vast country covering an area of 3,511,000 sq miles (approx 9,093,500 sq kilometres) and occupying a major portion of northern North America. Canada shares borders with 13 US States in the south (including those fringing the great lakes), plus the State of Alaska which borders both British Columbia and the Yukon Territory.
Canada has ten provinces namely: British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, and three territories: Yukon Territory, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut. Canada is the largest country on the North American continential plate. It has the longest coastline in the world at 243,000 kilometres (approx 151,000 miles) bordering with the Pacific Ocean, Arctic Ocean, and the Atlantic Ocean.
The largest city, Toronto is situated in the province of Ontario and holds a current population of approximately 2,503,281. Although the capital city of Canada as a whole is Ottawa, each Province or Territory also has its own captial city, namely:
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Night Scene In Montreal Quebec Canada Rolf heads out on his own to capture the night scene and atmosphere in the city of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. September 20, 2007: Another fine evening drives Rolf out to photograph more in the city of... |
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Biodome Olympic Stadium And Botanical Gardens Of Montreal Canada Exploring more of Montreal city on foot including the Biodome, the infamous Olympic Stadium, and botanical gardens - just to name a few. September 19, 2007: Our next photo shoot was to various locations in the city. We headed for... |
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Day Tripping Through Old Town Montreal Quebec Quaint cobbled streets, grand architecture, and history dominate a visit to the old town of Montreal City, Quebec, Canada. September 18, 2007: After the excitement of the Genesis concert, we ended up staying in... |
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Genesis Concert Montreal Canada A little break from the norm, we attend a Genesis concert at the Olympic Stadium in Montreal, Canada. September 14, 2007: We spent half the day travelling to Montreal from Quebec City yesterday... |
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Whale Watching Fin Whales From Tadoussac Quebec Excited to see the Fin Whales but not so exciting were the crowds in Tadoussac, Quebec, Canada. September 12, 2007: Yesterday was a wet and miserable day, so we used it to travel. From... |
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Lands End On The Gaspesie Peninsula Of Quebec Exploring the coastline and national park of Land's End on the Gaspesie Peninsula of Quebec, Canada. September 10, 2007: We spent part of the morning exploring the town of Perce before... |
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Perce Rock Sunset Gaspesie Peninsula Quebec Sunset heralds the end of a beautiful day, day 1 in Quebec on the Gaspesie Peninsula - Land's End. September 9, 2007: Sunset over the town of Perce and Perce Rock, Parc National de... |
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New Carlisle Quebec A cute character painted onto a fire hydrant makes for an interesting drive through the main street of New Carlisle in Quebec. Here are a couple of pics from our day of travels on Sep 9th. Decorated Fire Hydrant... |
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Farewell New Brunswick Hello Quebec Crossing provincial borders between New Brunswick and Quebec also means a quick change in language. September 9, 2007: After a peaceful night in Mount Carleton Provincial Park we packed up and... |
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Fredericton To Hartland And Beyond In New Brunswick A whirlwind tour of Fredericton in the sweltering heat, a covered bridge in Hartland, then a look at the highest peak in New Brunswick. September 8, 2007: A night didn't do anything to cool the air temperature and the camper was... |
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Grand Manan Island In New Brunswick Canada There was to be no tour to see the North Atlantic Right Whales but we enjoyed a scenic tour of Grand Manan Island instead. September 7, 2007: As much as we tried to establish if a tour was departing today, no one... |
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Bustling City Of Saint John New Brunswick The largest city in New Brunswick, Saint John which is nicknamed Port City, has streets which bustle with activity and reversing waterfalls. September 6, 2007: Leaving Hidden Valley Campground, we headed straight for the information... |
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Coastal Geology At The Hopewell Rocks Bay Of Fundy New Brunswick A morning ear tagged for a stroll through the coastal formations of the Bay of Fundy at the Hopewell Rocks in New Brunswick. September 5, 2007: A visit to the New Brunswick portion of the Bay of Fundy is never... |
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Historic Places On Prince Edward Island Home to a population of Canadians referred to as "Islanders", Prince Edward Island is the smallest province in Canada, but big on history. September 4, 2007: Bright sunlight streaming in through the skylight above the bed woke us... |
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Joggins Bay Of Fundy Fossil Discovery Nova Scotia We visit and forage around the fossil cliffs in the town of Joggins on the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia. September 3, 2007: Waking to a gray and windy morning, we continued around Cape Chignecto... |
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Extreme Tides And Tidal Bores Fundy Shore Ecotour A day of waiting but it paid off as the predictable Bay of Fundy tides delivered a tidal bore in Truro, Nova Scotia. September 2, 2007: The rain just kept coming down yesterday, so we ended up staying in... |
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Cat Naps Through History In Grand Pre Nova Scotia Travelling from the coast of the Bay of Fundy, we arrive at an ancient Acadian settlement area to explore the national historic site in Grand Pre, Nova Scotia. August 31, 2007: In case you hadn't noticed, Canada can lay claim to having many National... |
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Nooks And Crannies Of The Bay Of Fundy Nova Scotia A day of diverse landscapes from the lush waterways of Kejimkujik National Park to the many communities lining the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia. August 30, 2007: The fresh air and paddling from the night before left us feeling pleasantly... |
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Markets In Annapolis Royal And Canoeing Kejimkujik NP History old and new abounds in Annapolis Royal while the quiet wilderness of the Kejimkujik National Park in Nova Scotia beckons. I'm casting you back a few months now as I continue to bring you up to date with our Canada travels... |
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Polar Bear Environment Churchill Manitoba The polar bear feels most at home in the bitter cold environment of Hudson Bay near Churchill, Manitoba and four other countries which surround the North Pole. Churchill: October 21 - November 6, 2007. Polar Bear, Ursus maritimus, in... |
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Canadian Eskimo Dog Hudson Bay Canada A cute white Canadian Eskimo Dog near the shores of Hudson Bay in Manitoba, Canada. Churchill: October 21 - November 6, 2007. Canadian Eskimo Dog, Canis... |
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Lake Sunset Churchill Manitoba Canada A vivid sunset sets the sky above a frozen lake alight near Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. Churchill: October 21 - November 6, 2007. Sunset over a frozen lake in... |
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Hudson Bay Sunset Manitoba Canada The sunset reflects on the icy rocks surrounding the coast of Hudson Bay near the town of Churchill in Manitoba, Canada. Churchill: October 21 - November 6, 2007. Sunset over the rocky coastline... |
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Polar Bear Habitat Hudson Bay Manitoba The perfect habitat for a polar bear is the icy tundra along the shores of Hudson Bay in Manitoba near Churchill. Churchill: October 21 - November 6, 2007. Polar Bear, Ursus maritimus,... |
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Churchill Aurora Borealis Picture A stunning show of lights from the Aurora borealis aka northern lights, over the town of Churchill, Manitoba. Churchill: October 21 - November 6, 2007. Northern Lights, Aurora... |
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Polar Bear Sign Not a sign to be taken lightly - these polar bear alert signs are dotted along the coastline and in the town of Churchill, Manitoba. Churchill: October 21 - November 6, 2007. Polar Bear alert sign along the coastline of... |
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Picture Of A Walking Polar Bear Churchill With its nose on full alert, a polar bear walks across the icy tundra near the town of Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. Churchill: October 21 - November 6, 2007. Polar bears, Churchill,... |
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Arctic Fox Picture Hudson Bay A cute arctic fox darts across an icy puddle near the shores of Hudson Bay in the Manitoba. Churchill: October 21 - November 6, 2007. Arctic Fox, Alopex lagopus,... |
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Cute Puppies Churchill Manitoba A pair of cute Canadian Eskimo Dog puppies cuddling up against the cold in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. Churchill: October 21 - November 6, 2007. Canadian Eskimo Dog puppies,... |
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Full Moon Churchill Manitoba Canada A red full moon rises up over the tundra near the town of Churchill in Manitoba, Canada. Churchill: October 21 - November 6, 2007 Full red moon over the tundra in... |
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Cute Sleeping Polar Bear Picture A cute young polar bear takes a nap on a rocky ledge near Churchill in Manitoba, Canada. Churchill: October 21 - November 6, 2007 Polar Bear, Ursus maritimus, in... |
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Northern Lights Over Churchill Manitoba During the frigid clear evenings of winter over the shores of Hudson Bay and the town of Churchill, Manitoba the Northern Lights can appear - dancing to their own rhythm. Churchill: October 21 - November 6, 2007. Northern Lights, Aurora... |
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Hudson Bay Coastline Manitoba Canada The rugged coastline of Hudson Bay in Manitoba, Canada becomes icy during mid to late fall. Churchill: October 21 - November 6, 2007. Rugged icy coastline of Hudson... |
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Aurora Borealis Manitoba Canada One of the best places in Canada to see the Northern Lights, aka Aurora borealis, is in Churchill, Manitoba on the shores of Hudson Bay. Northern Lights, Aurora borealis, above an inukshuk in the town of Churchill with the lights of the... |
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Polar Bear Food Hudson Bay Canada For a polar bear, food is scarce during the summer and fall months. Although they generally fast through until winter they will take whatever food comes their way. Churchill: October 21 - November 6, 2007. Polar Bear, Ursus maritimus,... |
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MV Ithaca Shipwreck Hudson Bay Churchill The MV Ithaca, a shipwreck in Bird Cove, appears from behind a shroud of fog along the shores of Hudson Bay near Churchill, Manitoba. Churchill: October 21 - November 6, 2007. M/V Ithaca, a shipwreck in Bird... |
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Global Warming Symbol Polar Bear The polar bear has become the main symbol of global warming in the world with the loss of its habitat. Churchill: October 21 - November 6, 2007 Polar Bear, Ursus maritimus, in... |
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Polar Bear Diet Hudson Bay Manitoba The diet of a polar bear consists mainly of ringed or other seals however at the end of a long summer they will eat nearly anything found along the shores of Hudson Bay. Churchill: October 21 - November 6, 2007. Polar Bear, Ursus maritimus,... |
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Tundra Buggy Adventure Churchill Manitoba Passengers on a Tundra Buggy Adventure tour from Churchill are almost always guaranteed of a good look at a polar bear on the shores of Hudson Bay, Manitoba. Churchill: October 21 - November 6, 2007. Polar Bear, Ursus maritimus, 11... |
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Polar Bear Sow And Cub Hudson Bay Canada A polar bear cub will stay with a sow until it is weened at around 2-3 years at which stage it is separated from its mother. Churchill: October 21 - November 6, 2007. Polar Bear, Ursus maritimus,... |
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Quick Polar Bear Facts Here are a few quick facts about the world's largest land carnivore - the polar bear. Churchill: October 21 - November 6, 2007. Polar bears are the world's... |
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Polar Bear Watching Tundra Buggy Churchill The question is who's watching who? During a Tundra Buggy Adventure tour in Churchill, a baby polar bear checks out the passengers. Churchill: October 21 - November 6, 2007. Polar Bear, Ursus maritimus, 11 months old... |
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