10 Facts about Canada

Happy Canada Day! We're so blessed to be here and call this our home. This year, it was a bit different celebration compared to what we had in previous years. But still, Canadian spirit is still here and everyone celebrates this day in their own simple ways.

I would like to share some 10 fun facts about Canada.

1. Canada became a country on July 1, 1867. We don't have a president, instead we have a Prime Minister. Queen Elizabeth II is the Canadian Head of State.

Queen Elizabeth II 

2. There are 10 provinces and 3 territories. The capital is Ottawa, the second coldest capital in the world after Moscow.

3. Canada has two official languages: English and French. French is being taught in school. Montreal, Quebec is the world's second largest French speaking city after Paris. 

4. Some famous Candian foods are poutine, maple syrup, bacon, Timbits and double double (from Tim Hortons) and Hawaiian pizza. Quebec manufactures more than 77% of the world's maple syrup. Hawaiian pizza was invented in Ontario. 

5. Twice a year, we have to change time because of the Daylight Savings Time. It usually occur at March and November. Only Saskatchewan doesn't change its' time. 

6. Calgary receives the most sunshine in all the cities. We received the average of 2,300 hours a year. It’s Canada’s sunniest major city.

7. There's no provincial tax in Calgary. We only pay 5% or the tax on Goods and Services. That's why it's so good to shop here.

8. You can hear people say "eh" at the end of the sentences to confirm, to agree or to question. And we often say "I'm sorry". 

9. Some Canadian words: tuques for hats, loonie for one dollar, toonie for two dollars, pop for soda and Canuck for Canadian. 

10. We produced some famous musicians and actors/actresses. Some of which are Robbie Amell (Green Arrows), Michael Buble, Justin Beiber, Jim Carrey, Celine Dion, Nelly Furtado, Ryan Gosling, Carly Rae Jepsen, Avril Lavigne, Rachel McAdams, Shawn Mendes, Cory Monteith (Glee), Ryan Reynolds and etc...

From Justin Beiber's instagram post.

Resources: narcity.com, google.com

All pictures are not mine. 😊

Happy Canada Day everyone to everyone!