🇨🇦 100 Amazing Facts About Canada | Land of Maple Leaves & Wonders

🇨🇦 100 Amazing Facts About Canada | Land of Maple Leaves & Wonders

Canada is the second-largest country in the world, and it’s as fascinating as it is beautiful. From its stunning natural wonders to its rich history, unique culture, and surprising world records, there’s so much to learn about the Great White North. Whether you’re a traveler, history buff, or just curious, these 100 amazing facts about Canada will open your eyes to just how special this country is.

🍁 100 Amazing Facts About Canada

1. Canada is the second-largest country in the world by area.
2. It has a total area of about 9.98 million square kilometers.
3. Canada has the longest coastline in the world — over 202,000 km.
4. The country has 10 provinces and 3 territories.
5. Ottawa is the capital city of Canada.
6. Toronto is the largest city in Canada.
7. Canada shares the longest international border in the world with the USA.
8. English and French are the official languages of Canada.
9. The maple leaf is Canada’s national symbol.
10. Canada’s national anthem is “O Canada.”
11. Canadians consume more macaroni and cheese than any other nation.
12. The Trans-Canada Highway is the longest national highway in the world.
13. Canada is home to more than 31,000 lakes.
14. Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area.
15. Canada has the world’s largest population of wild bears.
16. It is one of the top producers of maple syrup globally.
17. Quebec produces over 70% of the world’s maple syrup.
18. Canada is home to the northernmost permanently inhabited place on Earth — Alert, Nunavut.
19. The country has two official national sports: ice hockey (winter) and lacrosse (summer).
20. Canada invented basketball — created by Dr. James Naismith in 1891.
21. The famous Canadian Rockies stretch across Alberta and British Columbia.
22. Canada has more lakes than the rest of the world combined.
23. The country’s flag was adopted in 1965.
24. Canada is known for its polite culture and friendly people.
25. The word “Canada” comes from the Indigenous word “Kanata,” meaning “village” or “settlement.”
26. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is a famous national icon.
27. The CN Tower in Toronto was the tallest freestanding structure in the world for 32 years.
28. Canada has the highest tides in the world at the Bay of Fundy.
29. The Canadian Shield is one of the world’s largest geological continental shields.
30. Winnie the Pooh was inspired by a Canadian black bear from Winnipeg.
31. Canada’s population is about 40 million people.
32. Most Canadians live within 200 km of the US border.
33. Canada’s official motto is “A Mari Usque Ad Mare” — “From Sea to Sea.”
34. Banff National Park is Canada’s first national park, established in 1885.
35. Canada’s national animal is the beaver.
36. The Great Bear Rainforest is the largest intact coastal temperate rainforest in the world.
37. The Niagara Falls are partly located in Canada.
38. Canada has its own Santa Claus postal code: H0H 0H0.
39. Ice wine is a Canadian specialty made from grapes frozen on the vine.
40. Canada is a leading producer of uranium.
41. It is home to some of the cleanest air in the world.
42. The polar bear capital of the world is Churchill, Manitoba.
43. Canada’s Yukon has the smallest desert in the world — Carcross Desert.
44. Tim Hortons is Canada’s most popular coffee chain.
45. Poutine is a famous Canadian dish made of fries, cheese curds, and gravy.
46. Canada was the third country to send a man into space.
47. The coldest temperature ever recorded in Canada was -63°C in Yukon (1947).
48. Canada has a higher life expectancy than the global average.
49. The Ice Hotel in Quebec is rebuilt every winter entirely from snow and ice.
50. Canada’s forests make up about 10% of the world’s total forest cover.
51. Canadians love curling, a sport played on ice with stones and brooms.
52. The longest skating rink in the world is the Rideau Canal in Ottawa.
53. Canada has more than 500 Indigenous communities.
54. The Canadian $1 coin is nicknamed the “Loonie” because it features a loon bird.
55. The $2 coin is called the “Toonie.”
56. Canada has hosted the Olympics three times — twice in the summer and once in the winter.
57. Vancouver is one of the most livable cities in the world.
58. Canada is known for its breathtaking Northern Lights displays.
59. It is home to over 200 species of mammals.
60. The official phone number for Canada is 1-800-O-CANADA.
61. Canada has the largest freshwater island in the world — Manitoulin Island.
62. It also has the world’s largest ice skating rink.
63. Many Hollywood movies are filmed in Canadian cities like Toronto and Vancouver.
64. Canada’s Parliament Hill is in Ottawa, Ontario.
65. The country celebrates Canada Day on July 1st.
66. The national winter sport, hockey, is a source of national pride.
67. Toronto’s PATH is the largest underground shopping complex in the world.
68. Canada is the world’s largest producer of canola oil.
69. The country has over 45 national parks and reserves.
70. Half of Canada is covered in forest.
71. The first transatlantic wireless message was sent from Canada in 1901.
72. Montreal is the second-largest French-speaking city in the world after Paris.
73. Canada has over 200,000 km of coastline.
74. The country has one of the highest rates of immigration in the world.
75. More than 200 languages are spoken across Canada.
76. Canadians consume more doughnuts per capita than any other nation.
77. Toronto’s population is more than 50% immigrants.
78. Canada has six time zones.
79. The first snowfall in Canada can happen as early as September in some areas.
80. Canada has more lakes with islands that have lakes than anywhere else in the world.
81. The Icefields Parkway in Alberta is one of the most scenic drives in the world.
82. Canada produces about 80% of the world’s maple syrup.
83. Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky is Canadian.
84. The northern lights are visible for much of the year in Canada’s Arctic.
85. Canada has one of the highest education rates in the world.
86. The Great Lakes border Canada and the USA.
87. Canada has a rich Indigenous heritage that influences its culture.
88. The world’s first UFO landing pad is in St. Paul, Alberta.
89. Canada has some of the most diverse wildlife on the planet.
90. The country has one of the lowest population densities in the world.
91. Canada’s Parliament buildings are an architectural masterpiece.
92. More than half of Canada’s population lives in Ontario and Quebec.
93. Nunavut became Canada’s newest territory in 1999.
94. The Canadian Pacific Railway connected the country coast-to-coast in 1885.
95. Whistler Blackcomb is one of the largest ski resorts in North America.
96. Canada’s national colors are red and white.
97. The country has a high standard of living and ranks well in global happiness surveys.
98. Canada’s national parks cover over 300,000 square kilometers, protecting diverse ecosystems.
99. The Halifax Explosion of 1917 was one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history.
100. Canada’s Labrador retriever is one of the most popular dog breeds worldwide, originally bred for fishing assistance.

🏔️ Final Thoughts

From towering mountains to endless forests, and from maple syrup to friendly faces, Canada is a country full of wonders. These 100 facts show just how diverse, beautiful, and unique the Great White North really is. Whether you’re planning a visit or simply learning about it, Canada will always have something to amaze you.