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Explore the Great White North from coast to coast to coast. Discover Canada's provinces, cities, wildlife, culture, and natural wonders that make it the second largest country in the world.
| Loon | Water bird whose call symbolizes Canadian wilderness |
| Banff | Mountain national park with stunning Rocky Mountain scenery |
| Igloo | Traditional Inuit shelter built from blocks of snow |
| Kayak | Traditional Inuit boat now used for recreation |
| Moose | Largest member of deer family living in forests |
| Yukon | Northern territory famous for gold rush history |
| Arctic | Northern region with polar bears and midnight sun |
| Beaver | National animal known for building dams |
| Hockey | National winter sport played on ice with sticks |
| Jasper | Mountain national park in Alberta Rockies |
| Ottawa | National capital city located in Ontario |
| Quebec | French speaking province with distinct culture |
| Regina | Capital city of Saskatchewan province |
| Tundra | Treeless Arctic region with permafrost |
| Alberta | Prairie province known for oil and Calgary Stampede |
| Calgary | Alberta city famous for annual rodeo stampede |
| Caribou | Large deer that migrate across northern regions |
| Halifax | Maritime city and capital of Nova Scotia |
| Icewine | Sweet dessert wine made from frozen grapes |
| Mountie | Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer |
| Muskoka | Ontario cottage country region |
| Nunavut | Newest territory created for Inuit people |
| Ontario | Most populous province containing Toronto |
| Poutine | Quebec dish of fries cheese curds and gravy |
| Prairie | Flat grassland region in central provinces |
| Timmins | Northern Ontario mining city |
| Toronto | Largest city and financial center |
| Edmonton | Capital city of Alberta known for oil industry |
| Inukshuk | Stone landmark built by Inuit people |
| Klondike | Yukon region famous for gold rush |
| Lacrosse | Traditional Indigenous sport now national summer sport |
| Maritime | Eastern provinces by Atlantic Ocean |
| Montreal | French speaking city and largest city in Quebec |
| Winnipeg | Capital city of Manitoba prairie province |
| Hudson Bay | Large body of water in northern Canada |
| Maple Leaf | National symbol appearing on flag |
| Polar Bear | Large white bear living in Arctic regions |
| Vancouver | West coast city surrounded by mountains and ocean |
| Great Lakes | Massive freshwater lakes shared with United States |
| Maple Syrup | Sweet syrup made from maple tree sap |
| Nova Scotia | Maritime province meaning New Scotland |
| Quebec City | Historic walled city and provincial capital |
| Niagara Falls | Famous waterfalls on border with United States |
| Saskatchewan | Prairie province known for wheat farming |
| Canadian Shield | Ancient rock formation covering much of country |
| French Canadian | Culture and language of Quebec province |
| Rocky Mountains | Mountain range extending through western provinces |
| British Columbia | Western province known for mountains and Pacific coast |
| Prince Edward Island | Smallest province known for potatoes |
| Northwest Territories | Northern territory with diamond mines |
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