When To Go to Canada

Well you can visit Canada at any time of year. However, reports say that most people arrive in summer when temperatures are pleasant and much of the action moves outdoors. In southern Canada, it generally refers to the period between Victoria Day and Labour Day. In the northern regions, however, summer starts as late as mid-June and ends, often abruptly, with the first snowfall in early to mid-September.

Moreover, March to May and September to October bring fewer tourists and often surprisingly pleasant weather. Fall, which finds forests cloaked in a spectacular mantle of color, is a great time to visit. On the other hand, Canadian winters are long, cold and dark. Your explorations are pretty much limited to the ski resorts and cities. Québec City, Toronto and Winnipeg are among those cities hosting big winter carnivals.

Culture of Canada

Historically, the culture of Canada is influenced by British, French, and Aboriginal cultures and traditions. It has also been influenced heavily by American culture because of its proximity and migration between the two countries. Indeed the majority of English speaking immigrants to Canada were Americans. American media and entertainment are popular in English Canada. Moreover, Canadian culture has also been greatly influenced by immigration from all over the world.

The official national sports in Canada are hockey in the winter and lacrosse in the summer. Hockey is a national pastime and the most popular spectator sport in the country. Other popular spectator sports include curling and football. Golf, baseball, skiing, soccer, volleyball, and basketball are widely played at youth and amateur levels.

The Economy of Canada

We all know that Canada is one the world's wealthiest nations. And it is the growth of the manufacturing, mining and service sectors that has transformed the nation from a largely rural economy into one primarily industrial and urban. The country is one of the world's most important suppliers of agricultural products, one of the most important suppliers of wheat, canola and other grains. Furthermore, Canada is a good producer of zinc and uranium and a world leader in many other natural resources such as gold, nickel, aluminum, and lead.