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This inukshuk stands on the grounds of Rideau Hall, Ottawa

The word “inukshuk” means “in the likeness of a human.” For generations, Inuit have been creating these stone markers on the vast Arctic landscape, guiding travellers, and marking places of reverence.

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Canada's national animal is the #Beaver & the largest beaver dam in the world is in Northern Alberta

Beaver symbolizes industriousness, resourcefulness, perseverance, community, importance of hard work, cooperation, building a strong foundation

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Canada Has More Fresh Water Lakes Than the Rest of the World Combined

with an estimated 2 million #lakes holding 20% of the world’s freshwater, it makes Canada a vital player in global water resources 🌊

One of the many reasons why the USA wants to annex us

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The moose is a powerful symbol of Canada's natural heritage, cultural significance, and national identity.

Meet Mac the Moose found in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. It is claimed to be the world's largest moose at 10.36 metres tall & a weight of approximately 10 tons.

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#FunFact: 81% of Canadians eat #pizza at least once a month.
Canada's & my fav (vegan version) Hawaiian pizza, was actually invented in Canada. 🍕

In the 60s, a restaurant in Southern Ontario put pineapple & ham together on a pizza, the debate may rage on forever 🍍

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Totem poles serve as important illustrations of family lineage & the cultural heritage of the Indigenous peoples in North America's Pacific Northwest, especially British Columbia

They are symbols of a community's history, values, & traditions

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American's looking to #vacation ✈️ 🚐 in #Canada

The most beautiful places to visit 🌄
Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia 📷
Dawson City, Yukon 📷
Quebec City, Quebec 📷
Yoho National Park, British Columbia
Jasper National Park, Alberta
Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia
Fundy Trail, New Brunswick

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Happy Birthday Rick Moranis - a true Canadian Treasure 🎂

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Every winter, the Rideau Canal in Ottawa turns into the Rideau Canal Skateway, aka, the world’s largest skating rink! ⛸️

From roughly January to late February or March, you can skate or walk any section of the 7.8 kilometres (4.8 miles)

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Canada is home to 35 species of whales with Newfoundland & Labrador being one of the premiere whale watching locations in the world

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Canada is the 2nd largest country in the world, behind Russia w/ the USA placing 4th

Canada boasts the longest coastline in the world, stretching over 202,080 kilometres (125,570 miles), surrounded by 3 different oceans: the Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic

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#Food - I think everyone in the world knows that Poutine was invented in Canada & agrees that it is yummy.

Poutine is a dish of french fries & cheese curds topped with a brown gravy. It emerged in Quebec in the late 1950s in the Centre-du-Québec region

📷 Cottage Country

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For our American Friends, we can poke fun at ourselves and not get insulted, we are polite, we are kind and we do love our poutine, and yes the Toronto Maples Leafs will bring home the Cup 🏆- (and we have a sense of humour.) 😀

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Canada is known as a diverse nation that’s welcoming to immigrants

In 2016, over 250 ethnic ancestries were reported by the Canadian population of 40.1 Million citizens, contributing to a rich & vibrant culture

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image: Liza Donnelly

Canada has 10 provinces and three territories. The Northwest Territories, the Yukon and Nunavut are Canada's three territories. They are primarily North of 60º latitude. While they account for 40 % of Canada's land mass, they represent approximately 3 % of the Canadian population. #GetToKnowCanada

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My Dad was born in New Brunswick & absolutely loves Fiddleheads, a true down-eastener delicacy. They have a delicate, slightly sweet, grassy flavor, often compared to asparagus or artichoke

Fiddleheads have a long history of use by Indigenous peoples

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