Category: Canada

Lower Canada was a British colony from 1791 to 1840. Its geographical boundaries comprised the southern portion of present-day Quebec. Was Upper or Lower Canada French? The colony had two regions: Canada West (formerly Upper Canada), and Canada East (formerly Lower Canada). On 10 February 1841, Upper Canada’s history came to an end. The colony […]

The mines in the south west of England were becoming depleted and families were moving en mass to other areas to find work. Some moved to the north of England others took their chance overseas. Why did the Great Migration happen 1815? People left Britain for economic reasons. Many had lost their livelihoods during the […]

The Conference of the Parties (COP) is an annual meeting of the 197 parties that are part of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Canada’s Achievements at COP26. Prime Minister Trudeau delivers Canada’s national statement at the COP26 summit. What’s COP26 stand for? UN Climate Change Conference of the PartiesThe UK hosted […]

Are There Crocodiles in Canada? Whilst 23 species of crocodile exist in the world, none of these are native to Canada. No, these reptiles seem to prefer constantly warmer climates of the southern regions of America and further afield. If you do want to spot some crocodiles in Canada, however, head to Toronto Zoo. Are […]

Upper Canada Rebellion Upper Canada Family Compact Reform movement Republic of Canada Commanders and leaders Francis Bond Head James FitzGibbon Allan MacNab William Lyon Mackenzie Anthony Van Egmond Samuel Lount Who were the leaders of the Upper Canada Rebellion? The Rebellion in Upper Canada was led by William Lyon Mackenzie, a Scottish-born newspaper publisher and […]

In southwestern Canada, the bears are at a high risk of extermination, thus requiring safeguarding. The Canadian government has designated the brown bears as blue-listed (vulnerable) and increased conservation efforts to protect the species. How likely is a bear attack in Canada? There were only four fatal bear attacks in Ontario, Canada, in the last […]

There are no alligator species that are native to Canada, so the only alligators in the country are the ones in captivity in zoos or aquariums. Can alligators survive in Canada? Alligators aren’t native to Canada, so police in Ontario have a true mystery on their hands after a dead one was found in a […]

You can find bears across Canada, from the forests of Québec and New Brunswick to southern Manitoba and Alberta’s Rocky Mountains. But British Columbia is by far the best place to see them. What part of Canada has the most bears? Today, approximately 20,000 bears live in Canada — most in British Columbia, which has […]

Bears are a common sight in Canada, home to 60% of the worlds entire bear population. How likely is a bear attack in Canada? There were only four fatal bear attacks in Ontario, Canada, in the last 100 years. The incidents are sporadic. How likely is a bear encounter? Bear attacks are rare; most bears […]

Churchill. From July to November, about a thousand migrate to Churchill, earning it the nickname the “polar bear capital of the world.” Here, the planet’s largest land carnivores spend the summer and await winter, when the bay freezes and they can perch on the ice and hunt for ringed seals. What country is 60% of […]