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Country Guide Canada

Capital:

Ottawa

Population:

32,268,000

Currency:

Canadian dollar (CAD)

Religions:

Roman Catholic 42.6%, Protestant 23.3% (including United Church 9.5%, Anglican 6.8%, Baptist 2.4%, Lutheran 2%), other Christian 4.4%, Muslim 1.9%, other and unspecified 11.8%, none 16% (2001 census)

Government:

a constitutional monarchy that is also a parliamentary democracy and a federation

Languages:

English (official) 59.3%, French (official) 23.2%, other 17.5%

Climate:

varies from temperate in south to subarctic and arctic in north

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Festivals in Canada

Québec Winter Carnival [article]

New France Festival - Les Fetes de la Nouvelle France [article]

NSI Film Exchange Canadian Film Festival [snippet]

Rock Paper Scissors International World Championships [snippet]

Tremblant International Blues Festival [photo gallery]

Aurora Borealis - Northern Lights [video]

Calgary Stampede [web site]

West Coast Chocolate Festival [web site]

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Canadian Reading

From Newfoundland's rugged shores to Victoria's stately gardens, Canada's wide open spaces and sophisticated cities offer something for everyone. Scale snowy peaks in the Rockies, climb Toronto's CN Tower, thunder down Whistler's slopes and wander the café-filled streets of old Montréal - do it all with this jam-packed guide to North America's largest country.

full coverage of Canada's amazing parks and heritage sites, including Algonquin, Banff and Quebec City
tips of hiking, rafting, cycling, skiing, kayaking, whale-watching and more
places to stay and eat for any budget, from humble hostels to haute cuisine
suggested itineraries and sage advice on making the most of your visit
94 detailed city and regional maps

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