Here are some interesting facts about Canada
- Canada has more lake area than any other country in the world.
- Canada produces more than 80 percent of the world’s maple syrup.
- Canada is the world’s second largest producer of uranium.
- Canada is the world’s fourth largest oil and gas producer.
Canada is home to one of the largest collection of dinosaur fossils
The Canadian Museum of Nature has one of the world’s largest collections of fossilized dinosaurs. It houses some of the oldest known dinosaur remains ever found. It also features more than 30 complete skeletons.
Ottawa is home to the world’s largest skating rink
In total, the Rideau Canal Skateway is 7.8 kilometres and is FREE day and night.
Edmonton has the largest mall in Canada
West Edmonton Mall is home to Canada’s largest indoor amusement park, largest indoor waterpark, and Canada’s largest parking lot.
Toronto has the world’s largest underground shopping complex
With the purpose of keeping people out of the cold, this complex is called PATH. It is four million square feet of retail space. It’s a series of tunnels, elevated walkways, and other fancy sidewalks.
Canada has one of the longest highways in the world
The Trans-Canada Highway runs through each of Canada’s 10 provinces, from Victoria, British Columbia, to St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. The highway is 7,821 km long.