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BRITISH COLUMBIA Terry Fox was from BC. He tried to run across Canada in 1979 to raise money for cancer research. Let’s run in the Terry Fox Run.

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3 BRITISH COLUMBIA Terry Fox was from BC. He tried to run across Canada in 1979 to raise money for cancer research. Let’s run in the Terry Fox Run.

4 YUKON Mount Logan in the Yukon is 6000 meters high and the highest mountain in Canada. Let’s climb Mount Logan.

5 NORTHWEST TERRITORIES Mackenzie River in the NWT is the longest river in Canada and covers a distance of nearly 1800 km. Let’s go fishing in the Mackenzie River.

6 NUNAVUT Nunavut is the newest territory of Canada. The capital, Iqaluit, means the place of many fish. Let’s cut a hole with our axe so we can go ice-fishing.

7 ALBERTA Did you know that Calgary is home to the Stampede, the greatest outdoor show on earth? Let’s ride a wild bull!

8 SASKATCHEWAN Saskatchewan is the breadbasket of Canada containing nearly 40% of its farmland. Let’s cut some hay with a scythe.

9 MANITOBA Churchill, Manitoba is known as "the polar bear capital of the world". A Polar Bear was seen here recently - Run!

10 ONTARIO The Air Canada Center in Toronto is home of the Maple Leafs and the Raptors. Let’s shoot some basketball hoops with the Raptors.

11 QUEBEC The Quebec City Winter Carnival is the largest winter festival in the world. Let’s help the Carnival mascot, Bonhomme, build a snow sculpture.

12 NOVA SCOTIA Apples and blueberries are grown in the Annapolis Valley. Let’s pick some apples.

13 NEW BRUNSWICK The Bay of Fundy between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia has the world's highest tides (15 m high). Let’s go kayaking in the Bay of Fundy.

14 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND The 13 km Confederation Bridge joins New Brunswick and PEI. Let’s fly a plane over the Confederation Bridge!

15 Norris Point in Gros Morne National Park is home of the Tales, Trails, and Tunes Festival in May. Let’s go for a hike in Norris Point.

16 The Humber River Near Corner Brook is one of world’s best salmon-fishing rivers. Let’s go fishing for salmon.

17 George Street in St. John’s is one of the most famous party streets in all of North America. Let’s dance the night away on George Street.

18 You did it! and now it’s time to rest….because tomorrow we hike..

19 THE UNITED STATES Bill Allan, bill.allan@wnlsd.ca


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