Author: Clint Curtis

How Big Is The Crown Land In Canada?

8,886,356 km². The majority of all lands in Canada are held by governments as public land and are known as Crown lands. About 89% of Canada’s land area (8,886,356 km²) is Crown land, which may either be federal (41%) or provincial (48%); the remaining 11% is privately owned. Who owns Canadian Crown land? the provincial […]

Are Some Parts Of Canada Uninhabitable?

This is the vast, northwestern part of Canada that contains the three territories: Yukon, Nunavut and the Northwest Territories. This region has dry, barren, and mostly uninhabited areas. This is largely because it has long, cold winters with heavy snow and perpetually frozen soil. Are there uninhabited parts of Canada? Canada is the second-biggest country […]

Who Runs Nature Canada?

Nature Canada is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors representing various provinces, regions, backgrounds and areas of expertise to help guide our organization. Who funds Nature Canada? Natural Heritage Conservation Program This program is being funded by the Canada Nature Fund to enable a coordinated pan-Canadian approach to private-land and private-interest in land acquisitions […]

Why Was Upper Canada Called Upper?

The names “upper” and “lower” come from their position along the St. Lawrence River. Upper Canada was up river, closer to the source and Lower Canada was down river, closer to the mouth of the great waterway. To travel “up river” you had to paddle against the current. Why was Upper Canada called Upper Canada? […]

How Old Is The Geological Survey Of Canada?

Originally chartered in 1841, the Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) is one of the nation’s oldest government organizations and its first scientific agency. How old is Canada geologically? The rocks of the Canadian Shield (pink regions of the map in Figure 1.2) were formed from 4.6 billion to 541 million years ago, a range of […]

What Is Western Canada Known For?

Western Canada, more commonly referred to as the West, is home to the Canadian provinces Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. These rugged, culturally diverse provinces are full of adventures, outdoor amazements, fantastic ski opportunities, and many other attractions. What makes western Canada? Four provinces and two territories form Western Canada: Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British […]

Who Was The First Black Cowboy In Canada?

rancher John Ware. Legendary Black cowboy and rancher John Ware recognized as person of national historic significance. John Ware — who was one of the first Black people to settle in Alberta and went on to become a legendary horseman and successful rancher — has been recognized as a person of national historic significance. Who […]

What Religion Was Practiced In Canada West?

In the West, the “left wing” of the Reformation was predominantly represented by colonies of Mennonites and Hutterites. Immigrants from Eastern Europe included Russian and Ukrainian Christians from the Orthodox Church. Jewish worship has been led by rabbis from the Orthodox, Conservative and Reformed traditions. What religion was practiced in Canada East? Eastern Orthodox Christianity […]

Is Toronto Eastern Or Western Canada?

Eastern Canada. Eastern Canada Eastern Canada Est du Canada (French) Principal cities List Toronto Montreal Ottawa Quebec City Hamilton Kitchener London St. Catharines Halifax Oshawa Area • Total 2,783,400 km2 (1,074,700 sq mi) Population (2016) Is Toronto considered east Canada? Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa are not on the East Coast. They are in what is […]