Canada Flashcards
Just off the south coast of Newfoundland are two islands which actually belong to
France
The easiest way to reach Nova Scotia for U.S. visitors from New England is
by plane
This distinct French-speaking province is three times larger than France
Quebec
This distinct island community is centered around the sea
Newfoundland/Labrador
This second-largest province is financially and economically dominant
Ontario
The smallest province featuring fishing villages and a relaxed pace
Prince Edward Island
This province, located north of Maine, features the world’s highest tides and Magnetic Hill of Moncton
New Brunswick
The most popular of the four Maritime Provinces for tourists; ocean playground and historic sites and towns
Nova Scotia
The city of Halifax is located in this province
Nova Scotia
The city of Charlottetown is located in this province
Prince Edward Island
Toronto is located in this province
Ontario
This province is home to St. John’s
Newfoundland/Labrador
Fredericton and Saint John are located in this province
New Brunswick
Montreal is the largest city in this province
Quebec
Mont-Tremblant in the Laurentians is a popular ski resort in this province
Quebec
This province is home to Niagara Falls
Ontario
The Gaspe Peninsula is located in this province
Quebec
This province is home to Ste. Anne-de-Beaupré and Trois Rivières
Quebec
The Stratford Shakespeare Festival takes place each year in this province
Ontario
Capital city of Canada
Ottawa
This world class, cosmopolitan city is the world’s second largest French-speaking city
Montreal
The CN Tower is located in this city
Toronto
The Great Winter Carnival is held in this city each February
Quebec City
A city of great ethnic diversity, it holds the Canadian National Exhibition in August
Toronto
Olympic Park and the Basilica of Notre Dame are located in this city
Montreal
Château Frontenac, Upper Town (Haute-Ville), and Lower Town (Basse-Ville) are located in this city
Quebec City
This city is home to huge gothic Parliament Buildings and Rideau Canal
Ottawa
The Plains of Abraham, where British and French fought for Canada are located in this city
Quebec City
This province/territory contains the most well known ski areas in the Canadian Rockies
Alberta
An inland province that has seen whales in Hudson Bay and polar bears that have free rein in the town of Churchill
Manitoba
Adjacent to Alaska, its gold strikes lured thousands but it remains unspoiled and unexplored
Yukon
The Okanagon Valley is in the southeast, the Inside Passage to Alaska is on the west, and most of the population is in the southwest corner of this province
British Columbia
Sparsely populated mass of tundra, icy peaks, and long winters; three highways venture short distances into its interior
Northwest Territories
Canada’s grain-covered breadbasket houses the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Saskatchewan
Canada’s newest territory, extending to the Arctic and to Greenland, sparsely inhabited by more than 80% Native Inuit people
Nunavut
This city is gateway to Jasper and Banff National Parks, the Columbia Icefields, and Lake Louise
Calgary
British-style city on Vancouver Island
Victoria
Royal Canadian Mint and a world renowned ballet company are here and a lake of the same name is close by
Winnipeg
Gateway to skiing in the Canadian Rockies, home of The Stampede
Calgary
Stanley Park, Gastown, Capilano Suspension Bridge, and Granville Island are just some of this city’s sights
Vancouver
Many visitors have high tea at the Empress Hotel, see the Parliament buildings, and admire Butchart Gardens in this city
Victoria
The capital and largest city, in the same province as Saskatoon
Regina
Home to the world’s largest shopping mall and capital city of the province that contains Calgary
Edmonton
This beautiful large city in Canada’s southwest corner has the second largest Chinatown in North America
Vancouver
