Category: Canada

Where Was Game Of Thrones Filmed In Canada?

Shot throughout Banff and Calgary, GOT took advantage of our Canada’s giant wolves, (Dire wolves are provided by Instinct Animals out of Calgary) and our award-winning production crews. Was Game of Thrones shot in Alberta? Yes, really. One of the biggest hits in HBO’s history landed in Alberta to film several episodes. Banff National Park […]

What Is The Major Shipping Route From Canada To Asia?

Shipping Routes The shortest marine route between Asia and western Canada is known as the Great Circle shipping route. This pathway travels through the narrow, congested and often treacherous Unimak Pass in Alaska’s Aleutian Islands. What are major shipping routes? These eight routes are the busiest shipping lanes for ocean cargo vessels: The English Channel. […]

Are There Beach Houses In Canada?

From Quebec to British Columbia, here are nine beautiful Canadian beach houses to explore. What are those houses on the beach called? A beach house is a house on or near a beach, sometimes used as a vacation or second home for people who commute to the house on weekends or during vacation periods. Is […]

How Much Ocean Does Canada Own?

Canada claims 22 km (12 nmi) of territorial sea, a contiguous zone of 44 km (24 nmi), an exclusive economic zone of 5,599,077 km2 (2,161,816 sq mi) with 370 km (200 nmi) and a continental shelf of 370 km (200 nmi) or to the edge of the continental margin. Does Canada have access to the […]

Do You Say Merry Christmas In Canada?

Although Christmas is celebrated on December 25th, wishing someone a “Merry Christmas” is something Canadians typically do throughout the month of December. Seen as more of a festive greeting, “Merry Christmas” can be used right up until December 25th. How do French Canadians say Merry Christmas? Joyeux Noël – Merry Christmas Joyeux Noël is the […]