CANADA Even though South Park continuously rips Canada, they aren’t all that bad, I mean they do have cheese, fish, and potash!

History of Canada

Timeline A.D. 1000-1300s – Viking adventurers sailed Canada’s eastern shores, but leaving no permanent settlements. 1497 – Extensive exploration by Europeans. John Cabot explored the coasts of Newfoundland and other islands. Jacques Cartier was the first great European explorer to explore Canada. He traveled up the St. Lawrence River in the 1530’s as far as present day Montreal.

Timeline 1608 – French established a permanent settlement that later became Quebec City. In 1610 Henry Hudson explored for a Northwest Passage. On June 25, he reached Hudson Strait. Then on August 2, he entered the Hudson Bay. 1713 – Great Britain took over Nova Scotia.

French in Canada The French had 3 main goals in Canada. 1. To find a Northwest passage across North America to Asia. 2. Exploit nearby fishing waters and develop a trade for animal furs from North America. 3. To convert Canadian Indians to Roman Catholicism.

Canada's Culture

Basic Info. More than 31,000,000 people live in Canada. French and British culture are the dominant cultures.

People, Language, and Religion ¼ of Canadians live in the province of Quebec. Most people in Quebec are Roman Catholic, and it is the largest religion in Canada. Quebec City is the provincial capital, and Montreal is the largest city. Canada is bilingual, the most common languages are English and French.

Settlement and Land Use The St. Lawrence lowlands of southern Quebec and Ontario make up the most densely settled part of Canada. They are also Canada’s most economically developed areas. The Atlantic Provinces of the east are thinly populated. They form Canada’s eastern hinterland. A hinterland is a region that lies far away from major population centers.

Quebec is Hardcore!!! French Canadians that live in Quebec call themselves Quebecois. They want cultural independence from the rest of Canada. Their official papers of the provincial government are written only in French. Signs and businesses along Quebec’s roads are also in French. Silly Frenchmen!

Atlantic Provinces. Located On The Atlantic Coast. Poorest Region. Natural Resources Include Oil, Mineral Deposits, and other Variety’s of Crops.

Mining, Lumbering And Fishing dominate the Economy. Most Fish Come from This Area. Unemployment rises drastically when fishing season is over.

Atlantic Provinces They have Long cold Winters That make Farming Difficult. Prince Edward Island is The Least Populated Province In The Atlantic. Nova Scotia was Founded By The Scottish.

Ontario and Quebec

Quebec Heartland of Canada Quebec City Montreal Farming, Fishing, Lumber Quebec City Major Port on the St. Lawrence River Montreal Industrial and Financial Center of Quebec

Ontario Most important thing : Manufacturing! Remote Mining Districts Major cities Toronto and Windsor

The Prairie Provinces *Consists of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba *Economy depends on wheat, potash, and fossil fuels *Potash is an important material used in fertilizer

British Columbia TOP SECRET! *Much of BC is covered with forests of fir, spruce, and cedar trees *Salmon fishing, logging, and mining are also important economy factors TOP SECRET!

I’m going to be the next Canadian Idol! Simon loves me! Inuit Indians Canada’s government created Nunavut to give the Inuit’s a region of self-governing homeland. I’m going to be the next Canadian Idol! Simon loves me!

Nunavut means “Our land” Covers about 1/5 of Canada Has less than 13 miles of highway 3 times the size of Texas Population: less than 30,000 people 28 widely scattered communities

Nunavut’s Government Makes laws by consensus Consensus means “general agreement”

Regionalism Canadians often shows strong political and emotional loyalty to their own region. Physical geography and isolated settlements help keep regionalism alive. British Columbians often feel separate from the rest of Canada because they lie far to the east across the Rocky Mts. And prairies.

Philip, do you know what I think of Canada? Separatism Feelings that certain parts of the country should be independent are strongest in Quebec. This movement has grown greatly over the past 30 – 40 years. This greatly affects Canada’s government. Philip, do you know what I think of Canada? Terrance, no I do not think you should fart on the French Canadians- they have feelings too… Smells like Grandma!