Author: Darrel Pratt

From a Canadian perspective: “Cheerio” is never said. However, in Ontario (not sure about other provinces), “cheers” is a common way of saying “thank you”. I often say “cheers” for instance when someone holds a door open for me. A friend of mine in Toronto always says “cheers” before he hangs up the phone after […]

Maine borders the Canadian provinces of Québec to the northwest and New Brunswick to the north and northeast. The state borders the Atlantic Ocean (Gulf of Maine) to the southeast and the US state of New Hampshire in the southwest. How many states border Canada Atlantic Ocean? The boundary stretches for 5,525 miles (8,891 km) […]

Atlantic Ocean. Atlantic Ocean, body of salt water covering approximately one-fifth of Earth’s surface and separating the continents of Europe and Africa to the east from those of North and South America to the west. The ocean’s name, derived from Greek mythology, means the “Sea of Atlas.” It is second in size to the Pacific […]

Canada has a vast geography that occupies much of the continent of North America, sharing a land border with the contiguous United States to the south and the U.S. state of Alaska to the northwest. Canada stretches from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west; to the north lies […]

Grand Bend, Ontario Located on Lake Huron, Grand Bend has become one of Canada’s most popular beach towns thanks to its long stretches of sand, stunning sunsets, and cute Main Street. Kick back and enjoy the beach, or explore the many activities that the area has to offer. Are there beach towns in Canada? From […]

243,042 km. Coastline: Canada’s coastline is the world’s longest, measuring 243,042 km (includes the mainland coast and the coasts of offshore islands). This compares with Indonesia (54,716 km), Russia (37,653 km), the United States (19,924 km) and China (14,500 km). What are the 3 coasts in Canada? Canada’s mainland coast, including the islands of Newfoundland, […]

Free outdoor experience includes the Woodward’s Windows, Avenue of Trees, winter lighting display, Sails of Light and more! How long is flyover Canada Christmas? The total experience will take approximately 25 minutes, including the 8 minutes you’ll spend on the Ultimate Flying Ride. Does Canada Place have parking? Canada Place does not offer on-site parking. […]

Seventy-three percent of the First Nations’ water systems are at a “high or medium risk of contamination,” according to the Council of Canadians, a social justice group. Several Indigenous communities have lived with water advisories for nearly three decades. Is Canada’s tap water safe to drink? Clean water is essential to our health and well-being. […]

“Merry Christmas” is the most common holiday greeting even among those who consider Christmas to be secular. About two thirds of people who say “Merry Christmas” still consider Christmas to be a secular holiday. The term “Happy Holidays” is only used by about a third of Canadians. Do Canadians say Merry or Happy Christmas? In […]

Canadian children also believe in Santa Claus. Canadians are especially proud to say that their country is the home of Santa Claus. (Although I’m sure the people in Finland would disagree!) The Santa Claus Parade in Toronto is one of the oldest and largest Santa parades in the world! What is Xmas called in Canada? […]