Category: Canada

Q: When was the first recorded dinosaur found in Alberta? A: On August 12, 1884, Joseph B. Tyrrell stumbled upon a 70-million-year-old dinosaur skull, the first of its species ever found, just a few kilometres from where the Royal Tyrrell Museum now stands. When was the first dino bone found? In 1677, Robert Plot is […]

Each year, the Canadian Kennel Club creates a list of the most popular dog breeds in the country. The 10 Most Popular Dog Breeds in Canada Labrador Retriever. German Shepherd. Standard Poodle. French Bulldog. Shetland Sheepdog. Australian Shepherd. Havanese. Bernese Mountain Dog. What is the most common breed of dog in Canada? Labrador RetrieversThe most […]

Labrador Retriever Labrador retrievers. Labrador Retriever Labrador retrievers have been one of the most popular Canadian best dog breeds for over 20 years. What is the most popular dog breed of 2022? the Labrador RetrieverIn 2021– 2022, there were an estimated 69 million American households with at least one dog. That’s a lot of wagging […]

“From Sea to Sea. Canada’s official motto, carried on its coat of arms, is A Mari usque ad Mare, which translates as “From Sea to Sea.” The phrase began during Confederation as an aspirational statement, before Canada encompassed enough territory to make it a reality. What does the Canadian motto a mari usque ad mare […]

dart. A dart is a Canadian slang term for a cigarette. If someone asks for a dart, you’ll now know what they really mean. Why do Canadians call cigarettes darts? Did you know this originated as an Aussie term for cigarettes? Canadians say this slang especially in the prairie provinces. Some people think it’s because […]

Labrador Retriever. The Labrador Retriever has held the top spot as the most popular dog breed in Canada for decades and remains the most popular, but there are a few new entries on the list. 1. Labrador Retriever. Life Expectancy 10–12 years Height 21.5–24.5 inches Weight 55–80 pounds Temperament Friendly, playful, and energetic What is […]

I solemnly swear (affirm) that I will be loyal to Canada, and that I will uphold the Constitution of Canada and that I will, to the best of my ability, preserve the peace, prevent offences and discharge my other duties as (insert name of office) faithfully, impartially and according to law. Can you swear at […]

Predators/Threats Wolves, coyotes, bears, lynx and wolverine have been known to prey on beavers. Otters can sometimes get into the lodge and kill the kits; however, an adult usually stays with the young for protection. What kind of animal eats beavers? Predators of beaver are coyotes, foxes, bobcats, otters and great-horned owls. What is the […]

Unless you are a licensed trapper with a permit from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, you’re prohibited from removing or destroying beaver dams as doing so can cause: Beavers to freeze or starve to death during the winter months. Is killing beavers illegal in Canada? Beavers may be hunted and trapped, without a […]

In 1867, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick combined to form a dominion with its own government, parliament, and prime minister. Manitoba joined soon after. In 1931, Canada became an independent nation. Is Canada national or international? Canada is part of several major international and intergovernmental institutions or groupings including the United Nations, NATO, […]