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42 Fun and Interesting British Columbia Facts

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If you’re looking for some interesting British Columbia facts, you’ve come to the right place.

British Columbia is perhaps the most beautiful province in Canada, thanks in part to its many mountains, sandy beaches, lakes, rainforest, and the Pacific Ocean. It’s also home to some beautiful cities, including, Victoria, Vancouver, and Kelowna, as well as some popular vacation towns, such as Tofino and Whistler.

In this guide, you’re going to learn so much about British Columbia. Whether you’re looking to enhance your next visit or just love learning as much as we do, here are 42 British Columbia facts to bring up at your next dinner party.

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55 Odd, Interesting, and Fun Vancouver Facts

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Vancouver Facts

If you’re looking for some fun and interesting Vancouver facts, you’re in the right spot!

Despite its extremely high cost of living and cloudy winters, we can definitely say that Vancouver is one of the most beautiful cities in Canada, if not the entire world. After all, it’s hard to go wrong when you’re sandwiched between the Pacific Ocean and the North Shore Mountains while also being surrounded by rainforest and beautiful islands.

But for those of you interested in learning more about one of the densest cities in North America, we’ve scoured the web and some books to see what we can find. So whether you’re trying to satisfy your curiosity, looking for something to talk about at a party, or just looking for something to do today, enjoy this list of cool Vancouver facts.

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45 Interesting and Awesome Nova Scotia Facts

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Cabot Trail
Fall in Canada is best experienced on the Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia.

Located on Canada’s east coast and surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, Nova Scotia is one of our favourite provinces to explore. It’s home to the booming city of Halifax, the beautiful scenery of Cape Breton Highlands, charming towns such as Lunenburg, and a thriving wine region in the Annapolis Valley. It’s also home to one of the best road trips in the world, some of the best whale watching in the country, some of the most beautiful seaside scenery you can find, and lots of interesting Nova Scotia facts.

While we’ve written many travel guides for Nova Scotia, this article is focused on the many cool, fun, and interesting Nova Scotia facts.

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53 of the Best Toronto Facts

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There are many interesting Toronto facts about the Toronto Skyline.

As Canada’s largest city, not to mention one of the most multicultural cities on Earth, there’s no shortage of cool, interesting, and fun Toronto facts. The city has loads of history and is one of the most interesting developed cities in the world.

However, very few people, including Torontonians themselves, know much about the history, culture, and unique facts about Toronto. But that’s okay. We’re here to help!

After writing a popular guide about Canada facts, we’re here to give you the rundown on some of the coolest and most fun facts about Toronto.

Enjoy.

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Canadian Languages

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Canada is a huge country and a country of immigration, so it should come as no surprise that we have more than one Canadian language. Officially, Canada is a bilingual country, with two official Canadian languages: English and French. Despite this official status, however, the majority of Canadians speak English. Some, especially those living in Quebec or New Brunswick speak both English and French, and fewer speak only French or English with another second language. Ask anyone who lives here though and they’ll tell you that this relationship between English and French continuously forms much of Canada’s political drama.

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Everything You Need to Know About Canadian Money

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Canadian money

Canadian Money is often referred to as monopoly money thanks to its bright colours and unique artwork. Unlike the less interesting “greenback” used in the United States of America, which all looks more or less the same, Canadian currency is truly beautiful. In fact, Canada’s bills and coins all feature pictures of important national symbols, which make them works of art. In this article, we’ll teach you all about Canadian money.

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Canada Flags – The History of Flags in Canada

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Canada flag in Banff National Park.
Proudly waving the Canadian Flag from the spectacular Athabasca Glacier.

Despite Canada’s small population, the Canada flag, which is Red and white with a maple leaf in the middle, is one of the most recognized flags and symbols in the world.

Canada flags come in all shapes and sizes. From little pins worn on a jacket to massive flags being flown outside a business or a home, there are many Canadian flags to choose from. However, there are also 13 provincial and territorial flags that represent the local symbols of each place.

In this article, we’ll talk about the different Canada flags, including their history and how they came to be, as well as diving into the other popular flags spread out amongst this vast country.

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These are the 100 ‘Most Instagrammed’ Attractions in Canada

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There’s certainly no shortage of attractions in Canada. From world-famous Niagara Falls to massive ski resorts and mountain lakes, there are loads of things to do in Canada. While we could certainly put together a list of what we feel are the best attractions in Canada, we thought we’d use Instagram to find out what everyone else is taking photos of. After all, Instagram is used by more than a billion people and has become an influential tool in promoting tourism in Canada and around the world. So, we waved our magic Instagram wand and found the…

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51 Cool and Interesting Calgary Facts

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Calgary skyline with the Saddledome at night
Calgary skyline with the Saddledome at night.

As the biggest city in Alberta and also the home of Must Do Canada, we were interested in finding some of the most unique, coolest, and fun Calgary facts that make this city what it is. 

While Calgary doesn’t have the tourism fame of a city like Toronto, when it comes to beautiful scenery and quality of life, it’s one of the best in the world. One of the special things about Calgary is that it offers all the energy of a large metropolitan city with the warm and welcoming spirit of a connected community. It’s large on the outside but feels kinda small on the inside.

It’s also one of the top cities in Canada for people who love the outdoors. Not only is the city itself full of massive parks, but it’s also very close to the Canadian badlands, the Kananaskis, and Banff National Park. 

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81 Fun and Interesting Ontario Facts

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If you’re looking for some cool Ontario facts, you’ve come to the right place.

Thanks to the huge city of Toronto, the capital city of Ottawa, and the stunning natural wonder of Niagara Falls, Ontario is one of the most famous provinces in Canada. But the province is much more than major cities. The varied landscapes of Ontario include the mineral-rich Canadian Shield, a tremendous amount of forests, and more than 250,000 lakes. It’s also the second-largest province in Canada with Quebec to the east and Manitoba to the west. 

Ontario is also the economic powerhouse of Canada with industries ranging from cultivating crops, mining minerals, manufacturing automobiles, designing software and leading-edge technology, and much more. It’s also one of the most multicultural places on Earth and is home to many festivals such as Caribbean Carnival, Oktoberfest and the Canadian Aboriginal Festival. It’s also home to more than one-third of Canada’s population.

Almost everyone has heard about the city of Toronto and the beauty of Niagara Falls, but after learning about these unique, cool, and interesting facts about Ontario, you’ll know more than almost anyone about this massive Canadian province. So whether you’re looking for facts about Lake Ontario or about one of its major cities, we’ve got you covered! [Read more…] about 81 Fun and Interesting Ontario Facts