Author: Muriel Schmidt

How Many Supervolcanoes Are In Canada?

Canada has five potentially active volcanic areas, all of which are located in British Columbia and the Yukon Territory: the Garibaldi Volcanic Belt of southwest British Columbia (the northern extension of the American Cascade Arc) the Wells Gray-Clearwater volcanic field of east central British Columbia. Are there any supervolcanoes in Canada? Volcanoes may seem to […]

How Many Geological Provinces Are There In Canada?

The seventeen geological provinces of Canada are characterized by rocks and structures of varying types and ages. They form one shield (consisting of seven geological provinces), four platforms, three orogens and three continental shelves. What are the geological features of Canada? Based on geological history, Canada can be divided into six regions, each characterized by […]

What Is Nature Canada’S Mission?

Nature Canada’s mission is to protect and conserve wildlife and habitats in Canada by engaging people and advocating on behalf of nature. What is Nature Canada’s goal? These goals include conserving a quarter of Canada’s lands and a quarter of its oceans by 2025, and working toward conserving 30% by 2030. We are working towards […]

Is There A Stonehenge In Canada?

The fact that both stone circles are ancient and have mysterious purposes and origins led to Iniskim Umaapi being dubbed “Canada’s Stonehenge” by Gordon R Freeman, professor emeritus at the University of Alberta. Where is Alberta’s Stonehenge? Majorville Cairn and MedicineCanada’s Stonehenge: Astounding Archaeological Discoveries in Canada, England, and Wales is a 2009 self-published book […]

What Indian Tribes Lived In Eastern Canada?

The Eastern Woodlands includes, among others, the Haudenosaunee, Mi’kmaq, Ojibwe and Wendat (Huron) peoples. The Eastern Woodlands is one of six cultural areas of Indigenous peoples in Canada. What are the 5 Eastern Woodlands tribes? The Southeast Indians were for the most part tightly organized and heavily invested in agriculture. The farms of the most […]

What Is The Geodetic Survey Of Canada?

At the Canadian Geodetic Survey (CGS), we define, maintain, improve and facilitate access to the Canadian Spatial Reference System (CSRS), which establishes the reference for latitude, longitude, height and gravity in Canada. What is the purpose of a geodetic survey? A geodetic survey determines the precise position of permanent points on the earth’s surface, taking […]

Who Invented The Map Of Canada?

Mapping in Canada in the 1600s began with the work of Samuel de Champlain. He produced the first modern-looking map of Eastern Canada in 1613, and the most comprehensive of his maps in 1632. For much of the 1600s and early 1700s, the French were the primary cartographers of what would become Canada. Who made […]

When Did Canada East Achieve Responsible Government?

Responsible Government was finally achieved in 1848 after a decade of struggle. LaFontaine became the first true Prime Minister of the Canadas, with Baldwin his deputy premier in the “Great Ministry.” But Responsible Government was not universally popular, and riots broke out in many places. When did Canada get responsible government? A responsible government first […]

What Crops Are Grown In Western Canada?

Farmers on the prairies grown a variety of crops include: cereal grains like wheat, durum, barley, oats, rye and triticale; pulse crops which include peas, beans, lentils and chickpeas; and oil seeds such as canola, flax, mustard and soybeans. Canola is a widely grown genetically modified crop (or GMO) in Canada. What are the main […]