25 Fun & Interesting Facts About Canada For Curious Kids

Right from the trans Canada highway to the untamed forests, Canada has a rich amount of features that will amaze you.

For those of you who plan on visiting the second largest country, you will be in for a treat. Here you will get to witness some pretty unique sights like the Canadian animals, the polar bear, the great bear lake, Victoria Island, and of all the chief things that you should not miss out on is the Canadian food.

Are you a curious kid? Do you have an undying thirst for knowledge? That is amazing because knowledge is power, and it will take you places. There is a lot to learn about Canada, and this article will not disappoint you. So get reading, and share this with your friends and family.

So without further ado, let's hop right into these exciting facts on Canada. Find out more about these places by reading this article. Also, you can definitely check out our other facts articles on Florida facts and facts about Cuba.

Where is Canada located?

Canada is easily the second-largest country in the world. It is located in the top half of North America.

It is bordered by three oceans: the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Arctic Ocean. One of the greatest facts about Canada is that it also has the longest shared border of 5525.8 mi (8,893 km) in the world with the United States of America.

It also shares its maritime border with the French overseas islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, which makes the official languages of Canada English and French.

Canada has ten provinces with three territories to northern Canada. These are Alberta, British Colombia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and Saskatchewan.

Facts About Canada's Government

Canada has a democratic system of government. It is a constitutional monarchy where the well-known world leader, the British monarch, Queen Elizabeth, is the head of the State. The Governor-General is the de facto head of the State carries out the Queen's duties in Canada.

The capital city of Canada is the famous Ottawa, Ontario. The Parliament here consists of the House of Commons with 338 members and the Senate, which is made up of 105 members.

Just like any other country, the Prime Minister is the leader of the party that has the highest number of seats in the House of the Commons. About 20-30 ministers who make up the Cabinet are appointed by the Prime Minister, who is, in fact, Canada's Head of Government.

Here is another one of many interesting facts about Canada: each of Canada's provincial and territorial governments is responsible for education, health care, labor standards, social service.

Facts About Canada's Culture

Just like every other country, the Canadian population takes pride in its unique Canadian culture. Canadians have a lot to be proud of- be it maple syrup, ice hockey, national parks, polar bears, Canadian eats, Canada's beaver, the Canadian shield.

Besides having the longest coastline in the western hemisphere, Canadian territories have a lot to offer, like, for example, the Great Slave Lake and, of course, the well-known UNESCO world heritage site, the Canadian Rocky Mountains.

However, when it comes to cultural significance, the average Canadian citizen is committed to democracy and upholding respect for human rights, not to mention the great pride for the Canadian flag and the Canadian dollar.

One of the most basic facts about Canada is that it affirms multiculturalism as a fundamental value and accepts people from all over the world.

Canadians native to the land refer to themselves as the indigenous or the aboriginal people of Canada. This is because they were among the first nation people, Metis and Inuits.

They celebrate a national holiday called National Aboriginal Day to celebrate their cultural significance. However, the national holiday of Canadians is celebrated on the 1st of July. This is known as Canada Day.

The people here are serious environmentalists, as is evident from their national parks and the precautions taken to save the polar bears from being driven to extinction. Besides the polar bear, Canada leads in the best of the world's forests.

There are about 180 species and varieties of trees in Canada. In places like these, lumbering is one of the most important occupations, and timber is among the main exports of the country.

The people here also follow diverse religions and freedom of religion. Even though Christianity is the primary religion, there is also the presence of other religions like Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Buddhism, and Judaism.

If that is not all, as compared to other countries, Canadians love to be outdoors. Be it fishing, ice hockey, or maybe even just a walk in the park. They also love social interactions and are very friendly at times so much that the crime rate in Canada is lower compared to other countries.

Facts About Canada's Food

Where there is an amazing blend of culture, you are bound to find an amazing blend of cuisine as well. There are also several native and traditional Canadian cuisines that makes up the highlight of the Great White North.

One of the most common dishes that you might have heard of is poutine. It is a dish that originated in the only walled city- Quebec city. What makes it special is that it combines fries, cheese, and gravy.

Of course, the taste depends entirely on the quality of the ingredients, and those who know the inside-out of Canada know that the ingredients of Quebec city are heavenly. However, it all comes down to taste, where some people may prefer their fries to be extra crispy.

Some people tend to like waiting in till the cheese melts and becomes one with fries. All in all, it's a pretty good dish to try out sometimes.

If you are feeling snacky, then the Bannock is the dish that you will have to try. The Bannock finds its roots in Scotland but has been adopted by indigenous Canadian groups.

It's not a very grand dish, but it sure is filling- it is a tasty flatbread that comes in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and toppings. If you live in any other part of the world, then you might have heard of Bannock as a Fry Bread.

Tarts, too, are common here on the Canadian menu. The difference is that these Canadian delicacies are made out of flaky pastry crust and a creamy center consisting of sugar, eggs, butter, and of course, maple syrup.

And if you like doughnuts, then you must try Tim Hortons' Timbits. Tim Hortons reinvented the doughnut hole. This particular doughnut is made from leftover doughnut dough fried in oil. It is available in a plethora of flavors such as cake, chocolate glazed, blueberry, strawberry, lemon, and also good old plain.

British Columbia takes credit for the Nanaimo bar, a classical Canadian dessert. This sweet dish is made up of a mix of coconut crust, soft yellow custard icing, and a chocolate ganache.

It can also be topped off with the world's maple syrup to throw in a bit of extra sweet tooth. These tasty dishes are easy to bake and can be found almost everywhere across Canada.

Aside from the Indian war and the European Union, here's another thing from the east coast, Bloody Caesars. Of course, this cocktail is the Canadian take on the Bloody Mary and has a well-seasoned rim and poached shrimp garnish. This is one of the nation's favorites, and it is a must-try.

Did you know?

Want five fun facts on Canada? Ellesmere Island is the largest island of the Queen Elizabeth Islands and is located off the northwest coast of Greenland.

It is believed that this island was visited by the Vikings in the 10th Century. It measures roughly about 300 mi (777 km) wide by 500 mi (1293 km) long and covers up to an area of 75, 767 sq mi (196,235 sq km).

Recently, petroleum deposits have been found here, and besides being an exporter of icebergs that break off the ice shelves, it is now also a petroleum exporter. However, the cold conditions are slowing down the exportation. This island is also home to the polar bear, as the snowy conditions prove to be quite the suitable habitat for the animal.

Another interesting fact that Canada is best known for is the famous Hudson bay. This bay is the biggest one in the world and was discovered in 1610 by the English explorer Hendry Hudson.

It is located in eastern Canada, and it is frozen for most of the year. Another interesting bay is the Bay of Fundi, which has the highest tides in the world.

There is also a beer named after Canada, called Molson Canadian, founded in Montreal in 1786.

Here, the waves are about 42 ft (13 m) high. The highest mountain range in Canada is Mt Logan which is located in the Yukon Territory at the border of Alaska and the United States of America. It has a soaring height of 19,550 ft (5,959 m) high.

Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly facts for everyone to enjoy! If you liked our suggestions for facts about Canada, then why not take a look at facts about Russia or facts about Alaska.