The map below is an explanation of the forest placements within Canada. A majority of the county is Boreal- Predominantly Forest as seen in the dark green shaded area, the legend then expands on the Principal Tree Species that can be found in that area.
Unit 2 - Natural Systems. (n.d.). Retrieved September 21, 2015, from http://www.chatt.hdsb.ca/~papadopoulosd/FOV1-000C6928/FOV1-000D3AA1/?OpenItemURL=S0970EA2D
Unit 2 - Natural Systems. (n.d.). Retrieved September 21, 2015, from http://www.chatt.hdsb.ca/~papadopoulosd/FOV1-000C6928/FOV1-000D3AA1/?OpenItemURL=S0970EA2D
The map to the right is an explanation of the physical regions located within Canada with the Province labeled. As shown a majority of Canada is labeled as the Canadian Shield, with only small parts of the country considered Great Lakes. Neil, G. (n.d.). Physical Region. Retrieved September 21, 2015, from http://www.grc.k12.nf.ca/BurntIslands/Physical Region(Page 1).htm |
The map on the right shows the languages that were spoken by the people who lived in the Canadian territory from the 16th to 18th century. A majority of the region was Athapaskan and Algonquian speaking. Aboriginal Languages of Canada. (n.d.). Retrieved September 21, 2015, from http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/aboriginal-people-languages/ |
Landscape
Human LandscapesThe CN tower is one of the world's tallest attractions standing at 1815 feet 5 inches tall, located in Toronto.
CN Tower, Toronto. (n.d.). Retrieved September 21, 2015, from http://www.aviewoncities.com/toronto/cntower.htm Vegreville Egg “largest Easter egg in the world” honors the region's early Ukranian settlers
Vegreville. (n.d.). Retrieved September 21, 2015, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegreville "A neighborhood of Winnipeg, Manitoba with the Red River flowing through."
Taylor, A. (2015, February 9). Human Landscapes of Canada. Retrieved September 21, 2015, from http://www.theatlantic.com/photo/2015/02/human-landscapes-of-canada/385306/ The city of Mt Royal, Montreal, the cities park was designed by Frederick Olmsted (the same person who designed New York's Central Park).
Taylor, A. (2015, February 9). Human Landscapes of Canada. Retrieved September 21, 2015, from http://www.theatlantic.com/photo/2015/02/human-landscapes-of-canada/385306/ "On one of the Thousand Islands of the St Lawrence River, Boldt Castle's power house. Photo by Hamidreza."
Ontario & Toronto Pictures GuidesCanada. (n.d.). Retrieved September 21, 2015, from http://www.bugbog.com/english_speaking_countries/canada/travel_canada_3.html |
Physical LandscapesMount Columbia, at 3,747 meters tall this is the highest mountain in Alberta, located in Jasper National Park of Canada
Welcome to Summits of Canada Expedition - Mount Columbia. (n.d.). Retrieved September 22, 2015, from http://www.summitsofcanada.ca/canatrek/summits/alberta.html "Fort McMurray in Alberta is practically a guarantee to view the evening sky like you've never seen it before." The winter is known as the best season for this natural wonder.
Top Natural Wonders of Canada. (n.d.). Retrieved September 22, 2015, from http://www.homeaway.ca/info/travelers/discover/top-natural-wonders-of-canada Hopewell Rocks in Brunswick can get up to 12-20 meters tall during low tide when no water is around them and the true beauty of their formations can be seen.
Top Natural Wonders of Canada. (n.d.). Retrieved September 22, 2015, from http://www.homeaway.ca/info/travelers/discover/top-natural-wonders-of-canada "Niagara Falls, located southeast of Ontario, Canada, the crescent-shaped cataract is 54 M (177 ft) high, is an enormously popular tourist destination, and it also serves as a major source of electricity for Ontario."
Facts about Niagara Falls - City of Niagara Falls. (n.d.). Retrieved September 22, 2015, from https://www.niagarafalls.ca/living/about-niagara-falls/facts.aspx Singing Sands Beach located in Basin Head Provincial Park, Souris, PEI, and is referred to as the number one beach in Canada.
Basin Head named No. 1 beach in Canada. (n.d.). Retrieved September 22, 2015, from http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/News/Local/2013-07-10/article-3309234/Basin-Head-named-No.-1-beach-in-Canada/2 |