Here are some basic fun facts to know when visiting Canada
- Ontario, the second largest province borders four of the five great lakes, Ontario, Erie, Huron and Superior. Lake Michigan is the only Lake that is exclusively in the United States.
- Despite what you may have heard on the contrary, Canada does have extremely hot summers, so don't expect to see snow or see Canadians driving around in Snowmobiles in the Summer time
- Canada has its own football league the CFL (Canadian Football League) it operates out of 8 major cites across the country and plays from June to November. You may want to check out a game if you are football fan.
- Poutine is a cuisine invented n Quebec, it consists of Fries, gravy and cheese curds and is a popular food among Canadians
- Canada is a huge coffee drinking nation, Tim Horton's coffee and doughnut shops alone has over 2700 franchises across the country. Don't be surprised by how many you see when you visit here.
- Toronto is Canada's largest city and the fifth largest in North America. It is also the Capital of Ontario.
- Canada is considered a Bilingual country its main languages are English and French. However the majority of French speaking people are located in the province of Quebec.
- Canada's currency may leave you a bit confused. Canada has a one dollar coin and a two dollar coin. The one dollar coin has the nickname loonie because of its depiction of a loon on the coin. The Two dollar coin has the nickname twoonie, so don't be confused if by chance someone tells you that something will cost you a twoonie or a loonie, now you know.
- Canada has ten provinces and three territories. Its political system is the parliamentary system. In Canada they vote for the party, not a particular candidate.
- Curling is a Canadian sport and if you have to ask what it is, then don't
