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Canada is well-known for hockey, their most popular sport. They always have been very good at it, maybe because they have such long cold winters that is what they spend most of their time doing. Three of its most well known and major cities are Toronto, Montreal, and Calgary. Two of their most popular tourist sites are the Canadian Rockies and the CN Tower. The Canadian Rockies are jagged ice capped peaks which are great for skiing. It runs from British Columbia to Alberta. The CN Tower is a 1,500 ft/457 meters tall observation tower with a spinning restaurant. Canada has two dominant languages, English which is mostly spoken on the west side of the country, and French which is mostly spoken on the east side of the country. Their attire isn't much different than ours, they have anything from western wear to hockey jerseys. Religion isn't very diverse in Canada, 67% of the population claims to be Christian, and the other 23% is not claiming to be part of any religion. Canada and the United States share many things in common.
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Holidays
Yukon Heritage Day: this is a Canadian winter festival that includes an air show, dog races, a queen contest, and various outdoor activities.
Canada Day: when Canada became a self-government dominion of Great Britain. They celebrate it kind of like how we celebrate the 4th of July.
Canada Day: when Canada became a self-government dominion of Great Britain. They celebrate it kind of like how we celebrate the 4th of July.
The Canadian Flag
AboutThe Canadian Flag's many parts each have a specific meaning. The red stripes on the far left and right sides symbolizes the Canadian lives sacrificed in many wars. The white part of the flag represents peace and tranquility. The maple leaf in the center is there because that is what the Canadians chose to represent them, because in 1860, when the prince of Wales visited Canada the English wore their red roses, the Scots wore their thistles, and the Canadians needed something for them to wear.
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Menu
Poutine
this is a Canadian dish that is made up of french fries, cheese curds, and gravy. It originated from rural Quebec, in the late 1950's. It is thought to have come from the British dish similar to this. Many different places in Canada have claimed to be the birth place of poutine. Many foodchain groups such as Mcdonalds and Wendy's. 5-9
Kraft Dinner
This is also called the national dish of Canada, it is a non-perishable, dry macaroni and cheese product. Canadians eat 55% more Kraft dinner than Americans do. It is the most popular meal at the grocery stores in Canada. A popular add in with Kraft dinner is sliced hot dogs. .99
Maple Syrup
Canada is very famous for maple syrup. It comes from the sap of the sugar, red, and black maple trees. Quebec, Canada is by far the largest producer of maple syrup. It is graded on its density and translucency. 6
Beaver Tails
This is a very popular treat in Canada. It is a fried dough pastry usually topped with candy, chocolate, or fruit. These were made famous by and is named after the company BeaverTails. 4-6