Category: Canada

Are There Really Ice Roads In Canada?

From January to April, those same rivers and oceans freeze and roads are built on ice. The ice road system reaches out across the Northwest Territories to resupply communities and connect them to civilization. For remote communities, the winter means freedom. Do ice roads actually exist? Ice roads are typically part of a winter road, […]

Do Ice Roads Exist In Canada?

The ice road system reaches out across the Northwest Territories to resupply communities and connect them to civilization. For remote communities, the winter means freedom. They use the ice roads to get supplies, visit families, and reach larger communities. Does the ice road actually exist? Is The Ice Road based on a true story? While […]

What Are Roads Made Of In Canada?

Most of Canada’s highways and (non-rural) roads are composed of asphalt, because asphalt costs less to place than concrete. It is a less expensive building material so contractors can submit lower bids than contractors with bids that list concrete as the building material. What are Toronto roads made of? Approximately 95 per cent of Ontario’s […]

Do I Need A Canada National Park Pass?

A National Park Pass is required when entering a national park. Banff National Park entry fees help support visitor services and facilities. The Day Pass or Annual Discovery Pass includes admission to all national parks, national historic sites, and national marine conservation areas operated by Parks Canada. Is Parks Canada pass worth it? A Discovery […]

What Does The Queen’S Death Mean For Canada?

Queen Elizabeth II’s death triggered a cascade of official protocols in Canada, shifting the constitutional monarchy to a new sovereign: King Charles III. There have been a few hiccups and moments of confusion. What does the Queen passing mean for Canada? The King automatically became Sovereign of Canada on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. […]

What Are Surface Rights In Canada?

Most land in western Canada has two kinds of rights: surface rights, and mineral rights (also known as subsurface rights). Surface rights determine who owns the rights to the surface of the land, while mineral rights determine who has the right to mine the minerals below the surface of the property. What are surface rights […]

What Does Canada Use For Winter Roads?

Road salt is commonly used throughout Canada to reduce or eliminate snow and ice on roads, sidewalks and driveways in the winter. Exact usage in Canada can vary winter-to-winter — depending on the severity and frequency of snowfalls and ice events in each province. What does Ontario use to deice roads? Rock SaltRock Salt Thirty […]