CANADA's Culture

National Symbols Maple Leaf Leaf of the Maple Tree First used by the French Became a national symbol when it was introduced on the Canadian Flag in 1965.

National Symbols Beaver National animal of Canada Early economy of Canada was based on the beaver fur trade

National Symbols Ice Hockey Official winter sport of Canada First played in 1875 in Montreal

National Symbols Crown Canada used to be a colony of Great Britain ruled by the Queen Became part of the Commonwealth of Great Britain in 1931 The Queen is still the Head of State of Canada

National Symbols Mountie Royal Canadian Mounted Police First policed on horseback in the territories of Canada.

Religion The most practiced religion in Canada is Christianity – 23 million followers Christianity is broken up into the following: 1. Catholic – 12.8 million 2. Protestant – 9.7 million

Other Religions 3. Muslim – 600,000 4. Jewish – 330,000 5. Buddhist – 300,000 6. Hindu – 300,000

Languages English 58.8% of Canadians speak English Spoken in all provinces as an official language EXCEPT Quebec

Languages 2. French 23.2% of Canadians speak French Only official language of Quebec