technically resides in Canada. Every year, children from all over the world write down their Christmas wishes and send letters to Santa Claus, care of the unique postal code H0H 0H0. Last but not least, Canada has a reputation for its natural beauty, with many famous attractions like: • British Columbia has enormous forests - British Columbia has over 60 million hectares, or 149 million acres, of lushly forested land. This is around the size of Germany and France combined. • The Canadian Rockies – Representing the Canadian segment of the North American Rocky Mountains, comprising both the British Columbian and Alberta Rockies, they showcase some of the most awe-inspiring landscapes you’ll find anywhere. Five national parks are located within the Canadian Rockies, four of which are adjacent and make up the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks. These five parks are Banff, Jasper, Kootenay, Yoho, and Waterton Lakes. All offer soaring peaks, expansive glaciers, pristine lakes, and a range of wildlife, making it a popular destination. Banff National Park was Canada’s first national park, established in 1885. While very impressive, the Canadian Rockies are not the highest mountain range in Canada. Both the Saint Elias Mountains (highest point in Canada, Mount Logan at 5,959 m; 19,551 ft) and the Coast Mountains (highest point, Mount Waddington at 4,016 m; 13,176 ft) have higher summits.
alike an amazing opportunity to see these magnificent creatures. Remember to keep your distance as these cute, white, furry beasts popularized by Coca-Cola commercials are the largest extant species of bear and land carnivore, with adult males weighing 300–800 kg (660–1,760 lb). Their predatory nature and tendency to view humans as potential prey, make these cute-looking bears extremely dangerous. While attacks are rare, they can be fatal. It’s important to understand their behavior and take precautions when in polar bear territory. Canada has made an impressive contribution to Hollywood and music Canada has a thriving arts and culture scene, with numerous museums, galleries, and festivals. Canada is the birthplace for many Hollywood icons (William Shatner, Tommy Chong, Lorne Michaels, Alex Trebek, James Cameron, Jim Carrey, John Candy, Ryan Renolds, Rachel McAdams, Keanu Reeves, Chris Evans, Pamela Anderson and many more) and renowned musicians (Paul Anka, Ce¬line Dion, Joni Mitchell, Bryan Adams, Tate McRae, Justin Bieber, Michael Bublé, Shania Twain, Drake, Avril Lavigne, Alanis Morissette, Sarah McLachlan, Neil Young, Hank Snow and many more ). Although most of them have made the United States their home now, their Canadian roots remain an essential part of who they are. Something else you might know is that one of the most famous people in the world
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