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• Alberta
  Alberta over half the province is covered by forests fourth largest province, roughly equal in size to Texas, USA east central Alberta/Saskatchewan is the sunniest
• Alberta National Parks
  National Parks of Alberta Alberta has five national parks, including the Rocky Mountain parks of Banff and Jasper. Waterton Lakes Park is located where the
• Amphibians
  Amphibians of Canada Canada has a total of 49 amphibian species - 2 newt, 1 mudpuppy, 20 salamander, 18 frog and 7 toad species -
• Amphibians of BC
  Amphibians of British Columbia Of the 23 amphibian species found in this province, 15 of them are found nowhere else in Canada, as indicated in
• Amphibians of Newfoundland & Labrador
  Amphibians of Newfoundland and Labrador This province has seven amphibian species, with most of them found in mainland Labrador. The island of Newfoundland is home
• Amphibians of Ontario & Quebec
  Amphibians of Ontario & Quebec These two provinces, with their abundance of large freshwater lakes and rivers, are the clear leaders in the number of
• Amphibians of the Maritimes
  Amphibians of the Maritimes The three maritime provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island are home to 16 amphibian species. While some
• Amphibians of the Prairies
  Amphibians of the Prairies The three prairie provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba have 19 amphibian species. While the arid southern grasslands are home to
• Amphibians of the Territories
  Amphibians of the Territories Yes there are even amphibians found in the coldest region of Canada. The Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut have 4
• Bear Safety
  Bear Safety Although Canada has three bear species, the range of the polar bear is such that it does not usually come into contact with
• Bird Migration
  Bird Migration Canada is home to millions of migrating birds that return to our lakes and forests each spring to nest and reproduce, before returning
• Birds
  Birds of Canada Canada is home to millions of migrating birds that return to our lakes and forests each spring to nest and reproduce, before
• Birds of Canada
  Birds of Canada All information taken from the book Canadian Feathers written by Pat Bumstead The following is list of all 426 recognized Canadian bird
• Book Review: Birds of Canada
  Book Review: Birds of Canada I received a wonderful surprise in the post last week - a copy of a newly published bird book. Like
• British Columbia
  British Columbia Canada's westernmost province has over 27,000 km of coastline third largest province, occupying 10% of Canada's land surface larger than Washington, Oregon and
• British Columbia National Parks
  British Columbia National Parks British Columbia has seven national parks. Kootenay and Yoho National Parks are located on the western edge of the Rocky Mountains,
• Bus Travel
  Bus Travel in Canada In this fast paced world, the joys of 'traveling in the slow lane' have largely been forgotten. Bus travel is not
• Canada Facts
  Canada Facts Canada is the second largest country in the world, with only Russia outsizing us. We have six time zones: Pacific, Mountain, Central, Eastern,
• Climate & Weather
  Climate and Weather Canada is a very large country with a highly varied topography so there is no single 'Canadian climate.' Coastal regions differ from
• Contact Us
  Contact Us Do you have questions about Canada? Drop us a line and let us know what you would like to see on the website.
• Cougar Safety
  Cougar Safety The cougar, or mountain lion, is Canada's largest wild cat. An adult male cougar weighs between 63 and 90 kg, and a female
• Endangered Birds of Canada
  Endangered Birds of Canada According to the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada, there are currently 543 plant and animal species at
• Endangered Mammals
  Endangered Mammals of Canada According to the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada, there are currently 543 plant and animal species at
• Freshwater Fish
  Freshwater Fish of Canada Canada has around 200 species of freshwater fish,and approximately 800 marine species. Freshwater fishing in Canada is widely acknowledged as among
• Garter Snakes of Canada
  Garter Snakes of Canada Canada has six species of garter snakes, ranging from 45-97 cm long. They are olive brown to black, with yellow, orange
• Heritage Rivers
  Canadian Heritage Rivers System The Canadian Heritage Rivers System (CHRS) is Canada's national river conservation program. It promotes, protects and enhances Canada's river heritage, and
• Hiking In Canada
  Hiking in Canada Canada is justifiably famous for its hiking trails. From the Rocky Mountains, to the coastal trails, to the country-wide Trans Canada Trail,
• Home
  Facts About Canada Canada is a country famous for its wild areas, wild animals and yes, its wild climate! It's also a popular tourist destination,
• Hoofed Animal Safety
  Moose, Elk & Bison Safety Driving through the Rocky Mountains and foothills of western Canada, it's not unusual to see elk herds beside or on
• Lizards of Canada
  Lizards of Canada Canada has five native species of lizards, and the introduced Common Wall lizard in British Columbia. Two species are found in the
• Mammals
  Mammals of Canada It may be safe to say Canada's mammals such as wolves (above), bears, moose and beaver are the most well known symbols
• Mammals of Canada
  Mammals of Canada Note: Scientific classifications of animals, or the common name, may change with new scientific data. This list of 195 mammals species is
• Manitoba
  Manitoba located at the longitudinal centre of Canada has over 100,000 lakes elevation ranges from 150 to 831 metres above sea level water makes up
• Manitoba National Parks
  Manitoba National Parks Manitoba has just two national parks. Riding Mountain Park is located in the southwestern prairie portion of the province. Wapusk National Park
• National Parks
  National Parks of Canada Canada has 42 National Parks, covering all provinces and territories. Ontario and Quebec also have 3 Marine Conservation Areas. In addition,
• New Brunswick
  New Brunswick has the highest tides in the world at 16 metres largest of the Maritime provinces eighty-five percent of the province is forested Mount
• New Brunswick National Parks
  New Brunswick National Parks New Brunswick has two national parks. Fundy National Park is famed for its high tides, the highest in the world and
• Newfoundland & Labrador
  Newfoundland and Labrador the easternmost province in Canada makes up only 4.06% of Canada's area coastline stretches over more than 17,000 kilometres provincial capital St.
• Newfoundland & Labrador National Parks
  Newfoundland & Labrador National Parks Newfoundland and Labrador have three national parks. Torngat Park is in the mountains of Labrador, bordering Quebec. Gros Morne National
• Northwest Territories
  Northwest Territories territory size reduced by two thirds in April 1999 with the creation of Nunavut has Canada's longest river territorial capital Yellowknife territorial bird
• Northwest Territories National Parks
  Northwest Territories National Parks The Northwest Territories contains three remote wilderness parks, best accessed by chartered plane, or float plane. Aulavik National Park is located
• Nova Scotia
  Nova Scotia the most populous province in the Maritimes second smallest province nowhere in Nova Scotia is more than 67 km from the ocean has
• Nova Scotia National Parks
  Nova Scotia National Parks Nova Scotia has two national parks - one on the coast and one in the interior. Cape Breton Highlands Park is
• Nunavut Territory National Parks
  Nunavut National Parks Nunavut has four large national parks. Auyuittuq Park is located on southern Baffin Island in the Arctic, and Sirmilik National Park is
• NunavutTerritory
  Nunavut Territory the largest and newest Canadian territory, established April 1, 1999 makes up 20% of Canada's land area territorial capital Iqaluit territorial bird Rock
• Ontario
  Ontario contains Canada's federal capital of Ottawa has about 250,000 lakes, with water covering 1/6 of the province larger than Spain and France combined highest
• Ontario National Parks
  Ontario National Parks Ontario has five national parks, and two marine conservation areas. Pukaskwa National Park is a wilderness park located in the northern forest.
• Owls of Canada
  Owls Of Canada World Owl Species: 151 Canadian Owl Species: 16 Barn Owl Tyto alba Size: 35–50 cm (14"–20"), Wingspan to 1.1 m (42"), Weight
• Population
  Canadian Population As of July 2009, Stats Canada reports our population as 33,789,859. Canada's population is not evenly distributed across the country, as shown below.
• Prince Edward Island
  Prince Edward Island the smallest province in Canada makes up 0.1% of Canada''s total area has 800 kilometres of beaches provincial capital Charlottetown provincial bird
• Prince Edward Island National Park
  Prince Edward Island National Park The tiny island of Prince Edward Island has just one national park, but it protects a large variety of habitat
• Provinces and Territories
  Provinces and Territories Canada is made up of ten provinces, and three northern territories. Map courtesy of StatsCan
• Quebec
  Quebec nearly three times the size of France Canada's largest province is almost entirely surrounded by water the only officially French-speaking province has more than
• Quebec National Parks
  Quebec National Parks Quebec has three national parks and one marine conservation area. La Mauricie Park is located on the northern shore of the St
• Reptiles
  Reptiles of Canada Can a country with cold winters actually have ectothermic, or cold-blooded, reptiles? Surprisingly, the answer is yes. Canada is home to 35
• Reptiles of BC
  Reptiles of BC Of the 14 reptile species found in this province, 9 of them are found nowhere else in Canada, as indicated in bold
• Reptiles of Ontario & Quebec
  Reptiles of Ontario & Quebec These two provinces, with their abundance of large freshwater lakes and rivers, are the clear leaders in the number of
• Reptiles of The Maritimes
  Reptiles of The Maritimes The three maritime provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island are home to 11 reptile species, counting the
• Reptiles of The Prairies
  Reptiles of The Prairies The three prairie provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba have 13 reptile species. While the arid southern grasslands are home to
• Reptiles of the Territories
  Reptiles of The Territories Yes there really is a reptile in the tundra! The Common or Red-sided garter snake is found in the southern portion
• Saskatchewan
  Saskatchewan the only Canadian province with no natural borders one of two land-locked Canadian provinces elevation ranges from 213 to 1,468 metres above sea level
• Saskatchewan National Parks
  Saskatchewan National Parks Saskatchewan has just two national parks. Prince Albert National Park is located in the northern boreal forest. Grasslands National Park, in the
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• Talk To Us
  Drop Us a Comment We love to hear from our web visitors! If you have a comment or question on wild Canada - the country
• Time Zones
  Time Zones In Canada, Time Zones and Daylight Saving Time usually have been regulated by provincial and territorial governments. Starting in 2007, clocks following the
• Train Travel
  Train Travel in Canada Prior to Canadian confederation, the western regions of Canada were mysterious areas with few inhabitants. The western USA at that time
• Trans Canada Trail
  The Trans Canada Trail The Trans Canada Trail is a planned 18,000 kilometre recreational corridor which will wind its way through every province and territory,
• Travel Documents
  Travel Documents Depending on where you live, and the reason for your visit to Canada, you will need to meet certain entry requirements. When you
• Traveling with Dogs
  Traveling With Dogs If you bring a pet dog or cat at least three months old from the USA, you must have a certificate to
• Wild Animal Socks
  Wild Animal Socks We've got wild and crazy socks for all animal lovers. Both thin and thick socks are 75% acrylic and 25% stretch nylon.
• Wild Plush Animals
  Wild Plush Animals We're proud to feature a quality line of plush toys from The Wild Republic. All are 12" long. plus the tail. Incredibly
• Wild Trivia
  Wild Canada Trivia So you think you know Canada's wild species? We've written some really tough trivia questions dealing with Canadian birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians
• Wildlife Gifts
  Wildlife Gifts Looking for gifts for animal lovers? Our selection of wildlife gifts includes wildlife tee shirts, funky animal socks and plush toys. We've got
• Wildlife Links
  Canadian Wildlife Links Bird Studies Canada Birding In Canada Canada's Aquatic Environments Canadian Amphibian & Reptile Conservation Network Canadian Biodiversity Website Canadian Bird Trends Database
• Willdlife T Shirts
  Wildlife T Shirts Our beautiful wildlife tees and bird t shirts are all screen printed so the design never fades. We carry Adult sizes M,
• Winter Birds
  Winter Birds Birdwatchers are people who enjoy a challenge, and birding Canada in the winter definitely qualifies! Birds may be few and far between in
• Yukon Territory
  Yukon Territory has Canada's highest mountain, Mt. Logan has a small desert area record low temperature -62°C (-80°F), record high 36°C (97°F) territorial capital Whitehorse
• Yukon Territory National Parks
  Yukon National Parks There are three national parks in the Yukon. The wilderness park of Nuntut is located in the northwestern corner, and Ivvavik Park