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Alberta Manitoba Newfoundland By NathanBy Nathan

Nova Scotia By AnnieBy Annie

Ontario By DavidBy David Quebec By AustinBy Austin Yukon By JadeBy Jade

British Columbia By AnnieBy Annie

New Brunswick By Joey By Joey

Northwest Territories By By Rachel Rachel

Nunavut By KatieBy Katie

Prince Edward Island By By BradleyBradley

Saskatchewan By PiyushBy Piyush

AlbertaAlberta

Capital City Date of Province Hood Flag Motto Current Population Historical Significance Economy Recreation Culture Natural Resources Tourism

British Columbia British Columbia

Basic Info B. C.’s History B. C.’s Landforms

British Columbian P

eople B.C.’s Resources Population

ManitobaManitoba

Important Date Motto Economy Population History Geography Climate Flag Animals Tourism Capital

New BrunswickNew Brunswick

Flag Capital City Animals Motto Tourism Economy Recreation Climate Features Quick Facts

NewfoundlandNewfoundland

Economy Natural Resources Historical Significanc

e Quick facts Recreation Culture

Northwest TerritoriesNorthwest Territories

History Flag Capital Animals Tourism Climate Recreation Important Date Geography

Nova ScotiaNova Scotia

Basic Info Economy Tourism Landforms History Recreation

NunavutNunavut

Land Culture & Population Economy Tourism Capital, Symbols & Wil

dlife History

Ontario Ontario

Quick facts The Premier Geography Natural Resources Tourism Animals Recreation Climate Features

Prince Edward IslandPrince Edward Island

Quick Facts Climate Geography/Landforms Tourism Recreation

QuebecQuebec

Symbols Land and Climate The People Economy Tourism

Saskatchewan Saskatchewan

Quick facts Geography The Economy The People & Life

style History Tourism

YukonYukon

Date of becoming a territory

Current population Capital Flag Economy Historical Significance Geography/Landforms Climate Tourism Recreation

Quick FactsQuick Facts

Population:12,686,952Population:12,686,952 Capital: TorontoCapital: Toronto Motto: Loyal she began, loyal she Motto: Loyal she began, loyal she

remainsremains Became a province: July 1, 1867Became a province: July 1, 1867

LandLand

Land: Land: Nunavut is a very large province, most Nunavut is a very large province, most

of the Baffin Islands are part of it, of the Baffin Islands are part of it, making it huge.making it huge.

Area: Area: The area is 1,900,000 square The area is 1,900,000 square

kilometers.kilometers. Nunavut borders the Hudson Bay and Nunavut borders the Hudson Bay and

the Arctic Ocean. the Arctic Ocean. Maps

Culture & Culture & PopulationPopulation

Population:Population: Only 30,000 people live in Nunavut.Only 30,000 people live in Nunavut. The majority of the population of Nunavut is The majority of the population of Nunavut is

the Inuit, to be exact 85% of the population is the Inuit, to be exact 85% of the population is Inuit.Inuit.

Culture:Culture: The language that they speak is Inuktitut The language that they speak is Inuktitut

(don’t ask me to pronounce it (don’t ask me to pronounce it ).). The Inuit are the aboriginal people of Nunavut, The Inuit are the aboriginal people of Nunavut,

so that’s why there are so many of them.so that’s why there are so many of them. On Baffin Island (in the Baffin Islands) the Inuit On Baffin Island (in the Baffin Islands) the Inuit

still hunt and fish for survival.still hunt and fish for survival.Click to seePhotos of the

Inuit

EconomyEconomy Mining: Mining:

In Nunavut they mine mostly, copper, lead, In Nunavut they mine mostly, copper, lead, silver, zinc, iron, gold, diamonds, oil, and gassilver, zinc, iron, gold, diamonds, oil, and gas

Fishing: Fishing: Some of the main fish that they catch are Some of the main fish that they catch are

Whitefish and Arctic Char Whitefish and Arctic Char

Factories:Factories: One of their main industries is packaging the One of their main industries is packaging the

raw fish that they catch and they also package raw fish that they catch and they also package meatmeat Click to see

picturesof fishing

TourismTourism

Attractions:Attractions: FishingFishing HikingHiking CampingCamping HuntingHunting Wildlife ViewingWildlife Viewing

HistoryHistory First people to live thereFirst people to live there

InuitInuit 1700s1700s

Fur trading posts set upFur trading posts set up 18701870

The territories officially belonged to CanadaThe territories officially belonged to Canada InuitInuit

Changed their ways (native traditions)Changed their ways (native traditions) 19991999

Became a Canadian provinceBecame a Canadian province

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Capital, Symbols & Capital, Symbols & WildlifeWildlife

CapitalCapital IqualuitIqualuit

FlowerFlower Purple SaxifragePurple Saxifrage

FlagFlag AnimalsAnimals

Peregrine falconsPeregrine falcons

Polar BearPolar Bear See pictureof polar bear

Basic info about Nova Basic info about Nova ScotiaScotia

Capital-Halifax, founded 1879Capital-Halifax, founded 1879 Entered Confederation of Canada-July 1, 1867Entered Confederation of Canada-July 1, 1867 Current population-937,900 (most live close to Halifax)Current population-937,900 (most live close to Halifax) Premier- Rodney McDonaldPremier- Rodney McDonald Motto- Munit Haec et altera vincit (one defends, and the other conquers)Motto- Munit Haec et altera vincit (one defends, and the other conquers) Origin of name- Latin for New ScotlandOrigin of name- Latin for New Scotland Nickname-Canada’s ocean playgroundNickname-Canada’s ocean playground Tree-Red spruceTree-Red spruce Flower- MayflowerFlower- Mayflower Gemstone-agateGemstone-agate Mineral-stillbiteMineral-stillbite Song –Farewell to Nova Scotia (popularized by Helen Greighton)Song –Farewell to Nova Scotia (popularized by Helen Greighton) Bird-ospreyBird-osprey

Nova Scotia’s economyNova Scotia’s economy

After WWII, young Nova Scotians left for jobs in After WWII, young Nova Scotians left for jobs in Ontario and western CanadaOntario and western Canada

Between 1956 and 1966, 60,000 leftBetween 1956 and 1966, 60,000 left In 1967, the government set up a coal mine creating In 1967, the government set up a coal mine creating

jobsjobs In 1995, Nova Scotia had a fishing export of almost In 1995, Nova Scotia had a fishing export of almost

$80,000$80,000 When cod fisheries closed in 1993, they threw out When cod fisheries closed in 1993, they threw out

6,000 jobs6,000 jobs In 1995, Nova Scotia exported about $76 million in In 1995, Nova Scotia exported about $76 million in

wood pulp and paper productswood pulp and paper products 2,0002,000

Tourism in Nova ScotiaTourism in Nova Scotia

Peggy’s Cove is a well known fishing village Peggy’s Cove is a well known fishing village with a lighthouse.with a lighthouse.

Citadel is a fort built in 1856 on a hill Citadel is a fort built in 1856 on a hill overlooking Halifax harboroverlooking Halifax harbor

Alexander Graham Bell National historic site is Alexander Graham Bell National historic site is a museum honoring the inventor of the a museum honoring the inventor of the telephone. telephone.

Louisburg is a French fort built at the start of Louisburg is a French fort built at the start of the St. Lawrence Riverthe St. Lawrence River

Bras d’or is a large lake that is a nesting site of Bras d’or is a large lake that is a nesting site of the bald eagle. the bald eagle.

Nova Scotia’s Nova Scotia’s Landforms/CharacteristicLandforms/Characteristicss

Nova Scotia is one of the four Atlantic Nova Scotia is one of the four Atlantic provinces.provinces.

It is made up of Canada’s mainland and It is made up of Canada’s mainland and Cape Breton Island.Cape Breton Island.

It includes over 3,800 coastal islandsIt includes over 3,800 coastal islands It is the 2It is the 2ndnd smallest province after P.E.I. smallest province after P.E.I.

History of Nova ScotiaHistory of Nova Scotia

John Cabot explored Nova Scotia in 1497John Cabot explored Nova Scotia in 1497 Micmac lived there at that timeMicmac lived there at that time The French came in the 1600’s and built Port RoyalThe French came in the 1600’s and built Port Royal Later, settlers came from England, Germany and Later, settlers came from England, Germany and

ScotlandScotland In 1783, thousands came from the U.S.In 1783, thousands came from the U.S. In 1784, the land became two provinces: New In 1784, the land became two provinces: New

Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

Recreation in Nova ScotiaRecreation in Nova Scotia

You can:You can: HikeHike SwimSwim CanoeCanoe BicycleBicycle SailSail Whale WatchWhale Watch Or, Snowmobile, Or, Snowmobile,

depending on the depending on the season, of course season, of course

Places to seePlaces to see Cape Breton Cape Breton

Highlands National Highlands National parkpark

Kejimkujik National Kejimkujik National park and Historic sitepark and Historic site

Leilidh, Cabot, and Leilidh, Cabot, and Fleur-de-lis trailsFleur-de-lis trails

Marconi and Bras d’or Marconi and Bras d’or scenic drivesscenic drives

Premier Dalton McGuinty Premier Dalton McGuinty

Was born on July Was born on July 19, 1955 19, 1955

He has nine brothers He has nine brothers and sisters and sisters

He became the 24th He became the 24th Premier of Ontario on Premier of Ontario on Oct. 23, 2003 Oct. 23, 2003

The Premier is like The Premier is like our Governor our Governor

CultureCulture

IrishIrish BritishBritish

RecreationRecreation

BasketballBasketball CurlingCurling CyclingCycling GamesGames GolfGolf GymnasticsGymnastics Martial artsMartial arts RugbyRugby SkiingSkiing SoccerSoccer TennisTennis shoppingshopping

EconomyEconomy

FishingFishing forestryforestry mining mining AgricultureAgriculture manufacturingmanufacturing

Natural ResourcesNatural Resources

Nickel, copper, cobalt, Nickel, copper, cobalt, zinc, lead, silver, iron zinc, lead, silver, iron ore, oil, gas,ore, oil, gas,

Cod, herring, Atlantic Cod, herring, Atlantic salmon, flounder, turbot, salmon, flounder, turbot, halibut, tuna, haddock, halibut, tuna, haddock, lobster, scallops, shrimp, lobster, scallops, shrimp, crabcrab

Coniferous trees Coniferous trees

HistoryHistory

Vikings were the first Vikings were the first people to discover people to discover NewfoundlandNewfoundland

Treaty of ParisTreaty of Paris John Cabot in harbor John Cabot in harbor

of St. Johnsof St. Johns

Quick factsQuick facts

Became a province: march 31, 1949Became a province: march 31, 1949 Capitol: St. JohnsCapitol: St. Johns Motto: Quaerite prime regnum (seek ye Motto: Quaerite prime regnum (seek ye

first the kingdom of God) first the kingdom of God) Governor is Hon. Edward. M. RobertsGovernor is Hon. Edward. M. Roberts Flag:Flag:

Quick factsQuick facts

Capital: CharlottetownCapital: Charlottetown Animals: foxes, rabbits, birds, Animals: foxes, rabbits, birds,

fish, lobster. fish, lobster. Motto: Parva Sub Ingenti (The Motto: Parva Sub Ingenti (The

small under the protection of small under the protection of the great.)the great.)

Became a Province: July1, Became a Province: July1, 1873 1873

Current Population: 138,100Current Population: 138,100 Flag:Flag: Natural Resources: Natural Resources:

coal,uranium,vanadium. coal,uranium,vanadium.

ClimateClimate

The average The average temperature in January temperature in January is 19 degrees F.is 19 degrees F.

The average The average temperature in July is 67 temperature in July is 67 degrees F.degrees F.

There is 340 cm. of There is 340 cm. of snowfall per year.snowfall per year.

There is 868 mm. of There is 868 mm. of rainfall per year.rainfall per year.

Geography/LandformsGeography/Landforms

Some landforms are Some landforms are dunes and beaches.dunes and beaches.

The highest point is The highest point is in the Bonshaw hills. in the Bonshaw hills.

The area is 5,660 sq. The area is 5,660 sq. kilometers.kilometers.

TourismTourism

When people tour Prince When people tour Prince Edward Island they like Edward Island they like to do recreational to do recreational activities like going activities like going through trails, boating, or through trails, boating, or hunting.hunting.

People also like to see People also like to see the land, buildings, and the land, buildings, and beaches. beaches.

RecreationRecreation

There is a lot of There is a lot of things you can do at things you can do at Prince Edward Prince Edward Island. You can go Island. You can go fishing, hunting, or fishing, hunting, or boating. If you go boating. If you go camping at a camping at a campground you campground you could go hiking could go hiking through the trails. through the trails.

RecreationRecreation

SkiingSkiing Hiking Hiking CampingCamping HuntingHunting FishingFishing Horseback Horseback GolfGolf TennisTennis SwimmingSwimming BallgamesBallgames Body surfingBody surfing HockeyHockey RodeoRodeo

MottoMotto

Fortis et LiberFortis et Liber

(“Strong and Free”)(“Strong and Free”)

FlagFlag

Current PopulationCurrent Population

3.2 million 3.2 million peoplepeople

Capital CityCapital City

EdmontonEdmonton

Date of Province HoodDate of Province Hood

September September 11stst, 1905, 1905

Historical SignificanceHistorical Significance

The Scotsman Alexander Mackenzie The Scotsman Alexander Mackenzie started his journey in Fort started his journey in Fort Chipewyan, AlbertaChipewyan, Alberta

EconomyEconomy

FarmingFarming MineralsMinerals OilOil HayHay Manufacturing and IndustryManufacturing and Industry ForestryForestry

CultureCulture

BritishBritish GermanGerman UkrainianUkrainian FrenchFrench ScandinavianScandinavian DutchDutch Arts-Music, Television, Design, Digital Media, Arts-Music, Television, Design, Digital Media,

FilmFilm Heritage-Genealogy, National History, Heritage-Genealogy, National History,

Biographies, Maps, AboriginalBiographies, Maps, Aboriginal

Natural ResourcesNatural Resources

FarmlandFarmland MineralsMinerals OilOil

TourismTourism

Festivals and EventsFestivals and Events AttractionsAttractions WeatherWeather EcotourismEcotourism

Basic Info about British Basic Info about British ColumbiaColumbia

Capital- VictoriaCapital- Victoria Entered Confederation of Canada-July 20, 1871Entered Confederation of Canada-July 20, 1871 Population- over 4.2 million people (2005)Population- over 4.2 million people (2005) Premier- Gordon CampbellPremier- Gordon Campbell Motto- Splendour without DiminishmentMotto- Splendour without Diminishment Bird- Stellar’s JayBird- Stellar’s Jay Tree- Western Red CedarTree- Western Red Cedar Flower-Lady’s SlipperFlower-Lady’s Slipper top 5 languages-English, Chinese (Cantonese and top 5 languages-English, Chinese (Cantonese and

Mandarin), Punjabi, German, and French Mandarin), Punjabi, German, and French

British Columbia’s British Columbia’s HistoryHistory

The first people there were Tlingit, Sekani, Haida, Nootlca, The first people there were Tlingit, Sekani, Haida, Nootlca, Chilcotin, and Shuswap Chilcotin, and Shuswap

They fished for salmon and seals, and hunted deer and elkThey fished for salmon and seals, and hunted deer and elk Captain James Cook for Great Britain arrived in 1778Captain James Cook for Great Britain arrived in 1778 George Vancouver mapped the coastlineGeorge Vancouver mapped the coastline The 1857-1858 Fraser Gold Rush brought many peopleThe 1857-1858 Fraser Gold Rush brought many people Chinese laborers came to build a railroad and stayed after it was Chinese laborers came to build a railroad and stayed after it was

finished.finished.

British Columbia's British Columbia's Landforms/ CharacteristicsLandforms/ Characteristics

The Fraser is one of the longest rivers in CanadaThe Fraser is one of the longest rivers in Canada Both the Fraser and the Columbia rivers flow through Both the Fraser and the Columbia rivers flow through

British Columbia and into the Pacific oceanBritish Columbia and into the Pacific ocean The Coastal and Rocky mountains are two major The Coastal and Rocky mountains are two major

ranges that run through British Columbiaranges that run through British Columbia There are 6 national parks thereThere are 6 national parks there

Notable British Notable British Columbian People and Columbian People and PlacesPlaces

PeoplePeople Emily Larr-(1871-1945) Emily Larr-(1871-1945)

painted west Coast painted west Coast aboriginal peopleaboriginal people

Terry Fox-(1958-1981) Terry Fox-(1958-1981) tried to run across Canadatried to run across Canada

Chief Dan George- (1899-Chief Dan George- (1899-1981) actor and poet1981) actor and poet

PlacesPlaces Stanley Park in Vancouver Stanley Park in Vancouver

with aquarium, gardens, with aquarium, gardens, beaches, trails, and totem beaches, trails, and totem polespoles

Whistler Mountains has Whistler Mountains has great skiinggreat skiing

Okanagan Valley has Okanagan Valley has warm weather, wineries, warm weather, wineries, and excellent fruitand excellent fruit

British Columbia’s British Columbia’s Resources/IndustriesResources/Industries

Forestry is the largest industryForestry is the largest industry Mining is the 3Mining is the 3rdrd largest industry largest industry Mined metals are copper, coal, gold, silver, Mined metals are copper, coal, gold, silver,

zinc, sulfur, and asbestos zinc, sulfur, and asbestos British Columbia has the largest fishing British Columbia has the largest fishing

industry in Canadaindustry in Canada Caught are salmon, halibut, clams, cod, crab, Caught are salmon, halibut, clams, cod, crab,

oysters, rockfish, and herringoysters, rockfish, and herring Cattle and dairy farms produce fruit and Cattle and dairy farms produce fruit and

flowersflowers

What British Colombia's What British Colombia's population is made ofpopulation is made of

Most people are of British originMost people are of British origin The aboriginal population began to die The aboriginal population began to die

down with the arrival of Europeans down with the arrival of Europeans About 60,000 people are from IndiaAbout 60,000 people are from India About 16,000 people are from JapanAbout 16,000 people are from Japan 2.1 million of British Columbia’s 4.2 2.1 million of British Columbia’s 4.2

million people live in of around million people live in of around Vancouver Vancouver

Date of becoming a Date of becoming a territoryterritory

Yukon became a territory in Yukon became a territory in 1898.1898.

The country’s second The country’s second territory.territory.

Current populationCurrent population

The current population of Canada is 31,587 people

Capital CityCapital City

The Capital City of Yukon is Whitehorse!!!!

The FlagThe Flag

This is the flagThis is the flag

EconomyEconomy

People here make a living by Mining People here make a living by Mining ( gold, lead, zinc, &silver)( gold, lead, zinc, &silver)

Drilling oil,& Manufacturing.Drilling oil,& Manufacturing.

Historical SignificanceHistorical Significance

For this I found that there was a gold rush For this I found that there was a gold rush in 1896,during that the miners made a in 1896,during that the miners made a tent city named Dawson,But during 1899, tent city named Dawson,But during 1899, the gold was almost gone! Then the gold was almost gone! Then Whitehorse replaced Dawson as the Whitehorse replaced Dawson as the Capital.Fur Trading throughout history Capital.Fur Trading throughout history was huge!was huge!

Geography/ LandformsGeography/ Landforms

In Yukon there are tons of rivers, frozen In Yukon there are tons of rivers, frozen soil, lots of tundra,mountains,3 National soil, lots of tundra,mountains,3 National parks, forests& beautiful lakes.parks, forests& beautiful lakes.

ClimateClimate

The climate here in the summer is fairly The climate here in the summer is fairly warm but winter is bitter cold , has little warm but winter is bitter cold , has little sunlight, and temperatures are subarctic.sunlight, and temperatures are subarctic.

TourismTourism

People who visit here can hike, raft, People who visit here can hike, raft, camp, climb, fish, see wildlife,& hunt.camp, climb, fish, see wildlife,& hunt.

RecreationRecreation

People here go birding, fishing, golfing, People here go birding, fishing, golfing, hunting, sports, and kayaking.hunting, sports, and kayaking.

HistoryHistory

The Dene and the Inuit were The Dene and the Inuit were the first people to live on what the first people to live on what would soon be the Norwest would soon be the Norwest Territories.Territories.

Alexander Mackenzie Alexander Mackenzie discovered the Mackenzie discovered the Mackenzie River by accident in 1789.River by accident in 1789.

Long ago the Northwest Long ago the Northwest Territories covered most of Territories covered most of Canada, it then became Canada, it then became Canada’s first territory. Canada’s first territory.

In the 90’s the territory split In the 90’s the territory split almost in half and the eastern almost in half and the eastern portion became Nunavut. portion became Nunavut.

Alexander Mackenzie

MottoMotto

The motto is Land of The motto is Land of the Midnight Sun the Midnight Sun

FlagFlag

The blue symbolizes The blue symbolizes the many lakes and the many lakes and the white symbolizes the white symbolizes the ice and snowthe ice and snow

Population Population

Currently there are Currently there are about 43,000 people about 43,000 people living in the living in the Northwest Northwest Territories.Territories.

CapitalCapital

The capital is The capital is Yellowknife. Yellowknife.

It is located in the It is located in the eastern part of the eastern part of the NWT.NWT.

AnimalsAnimals

Some of the animals Some of the animals that live in the NWT that live in the NWT are: beaver, lynx, are: beaver, lynx, fox, marten, muskrat, fox, marten, muskrat, polar bearpolar bear

ClimateClimate

In the south- mild In the south- mild summers, and very summers, and very long days. Winter-long days. Winter-bitter cold and short bitter cold and short days. days.

North- Extreme North- Extreme temperaturestemperatures

Geography and Geography and LandformsLandforms

The Yukon is to the The Yukon is to the west, with the Arctic west, with the Arctic North, and Nunavut North, and Nunavut east.east.

There are two main There are two main mountain ranges- mountain ranges- Mackenzie and Mackenzie and Franklin. Franklin.

It is very rocky with It is very rocky with many trees.many trees.

TourismTourism

People come to see People come to see the wildlife and the the wildlife and the many things of many things of natural beauty.natural beauty.

They can get a They can get a chance to do many chance to do many things. One of them things. One of them being, dog sleddingbeing, dog sledding

RecreationRecreation

People can canoe, People can canoe, kayak, hunt, fish, and kayak, hunt, fish, and play sports for funplay sports for fun

Important DateImportant Date

One of the most One of the most important dates was important dates was the day the NWT the day the NWT became a territory.became a territory.

That date was 1870That date was 1870

Important DateImportant Date

One of the most One of the most important dates for important dates for Manitoba is July 15, Manitoba is July 15, 1870.1870.

That was the date That was the date that Manitoba that Manitoba became a provincebecame a province

CapitalCapital

The capital of The capital of Manitoba is Manitoba is Winnipeg. Winnipeg.

Winnipeg is in the Winnipeg is in the south of Manitoba.south of Manitoba.

AnimalsAnimals

Some of the animals that Some of the animals that live in Manitoba are:live in Manitoba are:

FishFish FrogFrog SalamanderSalamander SnakeSnake TurtleTurtle DuckDuck OwlOwl WolfWolf BisonBison

PopulationPopulation

The population of The population of Manitoba is Manitoba is 1,117,600 people.1,117,600 people.

FlagFlag

The flag of Manitoba The flag of Manitoba is Red with a British is Red with a British flag in the top corner flag in the top corner and a shield on the and a shield on the right side. right side.

MottoMotto

““Gloriosus et Liber" is Gloriosus et Liber" is the Latin version for the Latin version for the motto, it means the motto, it means "Glorious and Free."  "Glorious and Free."  The provincial motto The provincial motto is on the banner on is on the banner on the Manitoba Coat of the Manitoba Coat of Arms. Arms.

Economy Economy

Some things that Some things that make the economy make the economy strong in Manitoba strong in Manitoba are:are:

MiningMining FarmingFarming DairyDairy ManufacturingManufacturing FishingFishing

Historical SignificanceHistorical Significance

Louis Reil les meti’s Louis Reil les meti’s in rebellion.in rebellion.

The first permanent The first permanent settlement was in settlement was in Manitoba.Manitoba.

The first railroad was The first railroad was in Manitoba.in Manitoba.

GeographyGeography

It is east of It is east of Saskatchewan,Saskatchewan,

North of U.S.North of U.S. West of Ontario.West of Ontario. Many:Many:

Lakes.Lakes. Forests.Forests. Rivers.Rivers.

TourismTourism

People come to visit People come to visit all year round. all year round.

People come to: People come to: See the sunSee the sun Enjoy natural beautyEnjoy natural beauty Make new friendsMake new friends Enjoy cultureEnjoy culture

Climate Climate

In the summer it is In the summer it is warm and sunny.warm and sunny.

In the winter it is cold In the winter it is cold and bright.and bright.

Quick FactsQuick Facts

Capital: ReginaCapital: Regina Motto: Motto: Multis E Gentibus ViresMultis E Gentibus Vires, (from , (from

many peoples strength)many peoples strength) Population: 985,386 (2005)Population: 985,386 (2005) Birthday: September 1,1905 Birthday: September 1,1905 Flag:Flag:

Geography Geography

Saskatchewan is the only Saskatchewan is the only province for which no borders province for which no borders correspond to physical correspond to physical landmarks.landmarks.

It is completely land locked, It is completely land locked, which means that it does not which means that it does not border any water.border any water.

Most of the province is covered Most of the province is covered with boreal forests and plains, with boreal forests and plains, except for the cities , the lakes except for the cities , the lakes and the sand dunes.and the sand dunes.

Other then the forests, there Other then the forests, there are many rivers, lakes, and are many rivers, lakes, and other water bodies in this other water bodies in this province.province.

HistoryHistory

• Long before any European settlements this province was filled with Athabaskan, Algonquian, Cree, and Sioux tribes. The first European to ever set foot on this land was Henry Kelsey , in 1690. After that Kelsey went back to Nova Scotia to report the good land. From there on people were interested in forming settlements and buying land there. The first permanent European settlement there was a Hudson’s Bay Company post at Cumberland House founded by Samuel Hearne in 1774. After that the place just kept on evolving into what it is today.

The EconomyThe Economy

The economy of this province The economy of this province was highly associated with was highly associated with agriculture. Although a agriculture. Although a increase in diversification has increase in diversification has meant that agriculture, meant that agriculture, forestry, and hunting only forestry, and hunting only make 6.8% of the province's make 6.8% of the province's GPD. Still, Saskatchewan GPD. Still, Saskatchewan grows 45% of Canada's grain. grows 45% of Canada's grain. The most common crop is The most common crop is wheat, but other grains are wheat, but other grains are also grown. These include also grown. These include barley, oats etc… another barley, oats etc… another major industry in major industry in Saskatchewan is the mining. Saskatchewan is the mining. In fact, Saskatchewan is the In fact, Saskatchewan is the world’s leading supplier of world’s leading supplier of uranium. Oil and natural uranium. Oil and natural gases are also produced.gases are also produced.

TourismTourism

• The tourism in this The tourism in this province is not the lowest province is not the lowest attraction of Canada, but attraction of Canada, but yet is not that high. Even yet is not that high. Even though this land is a nice though this land is a nice sight, tourists somehow sight, tourists somehow just want more. Although just want more. Although there are still many great there are still many great places to visit there. To places to visit there. To start of with, the camping start of with, the camping sites are great and sites are great and packed with adventure. packed with adventure. Such as canoeing and Such as canoeing and kayaking in the rivers and kayaking in the rivers and lakes. Another big lakes. Another big attraction is the sporting attraction is the sporting events , which are rowing events , which are rowing contests, canoeingcontests, canoeing races, races, etc…etc…

People & LifestylePeople & Lifestyle

Most people in SaskatchewanMost people in Saskatchewan…… highly believe in educationhighly believe in education

are Christianare Christian

believe in outdoor activities believe in outdoor activities rather than T.V.rather than T.V.

They enjoyThey enjoy…… watching and participating in watching and participating in

sports activities like rowing sports activities like rowing and canoeing contestsand canoeing contests

Last but not least planting Last but not least planting and gardeningand gardening

The PremierThe Premier

Lorne CalvertLorne Calvert

Born: December 24Born: December 24thth, 1954 (current age: , 1954 (current age: 52)52)

Place of birth: Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan Place of birth: Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan

Assumed office: on February 8Assumed office: on February 8thth, 2001, 2001

Married to: Betty Sluzalo Married to: Betty Sluzalo

Current life:Current life:

Right now Calvert is living a Right now Calvert is living a peaceful life in Regina with his wife, peaceful life in Regina with his wife, and to children. and to children.

Geography

• 4 of the 5 Great Lakes4 of the 5 Great Lakes

• The province has a landmass of The province has a landmass of 1,068,580 sq km and is the 2nd largest 1,068,580 sq km and is the 2nd largest province in Canada province in Canada

• Niagara Falls in the southeast Niagara Falls in the southeast

Natural Resources Natural Resources

• Mining: zinc, nickel, Mining: zinc, nickel, platinum, uranium, platinum, uranium, oil, natural gas, oil, natural gas, copper, gold, silver, copper, gold, silver, iron ore iron ore

• Lots of trees Lots of trees

Tourism Tourism

Many people are attracted to Many people are attracted to Ontario for Ontario for Beautiful lakes and riversBeautiful lakes and rivers The Niagara Falls The Niagara Falls Ice Fishing spots Ice Fishing spots

AnimalsAnimals

Black Bear, Beaver, Black Bear, Beaver, Deer, Loon, Moose, Deer, Loon, Moose, Polar Bear, Fox, Polar Bear, Fox, Geese, Heron, and Geese, Heron, and Rabbit Rabbit

Recreation Recreation

A favorite of all A favorite of all people in Ontario is people in Ontario is hockeyhockey

Baseball, Baseball, Basketball, Biking, Basketball, Biking, Bowling, Fencing, Bowling, Fencing, Figure Skating, Figure Skating, Football, Golf, Football, Golf, Gymnastics are other Gymnastics are other sports sports

Climate Features Climate Features

Ontario's Climate is Ontario's Climate is very similar to ours, it very similar to ours, it has hot summers has hot summers and cold winters and cold winters

New Brunswick's flagNew Brunswick's flag

Capital CityCapital City

The capital of The capital of New Brunswick is New Brunswick is Fredericton. Fredericton.

AnimalsAnimals

The animals in The animals in new Brunswick are, new Brunswick are, raccoons, squirrels, raccoons, squirrels, opossum, and opossum, and armadillos. The armadillos. The armadillo is my armadillo is my favorite! favorite!

MottoMotto

The motto of The motto of New Brunswick is New Brunswick is “Hope Restored.” “Hope Restored.”

EconomyEconomy New Brunswick New Brunswick

has many natural has many natural resources. Forests resources. Forests occupy 85 percent of occupy 85 percent of the land mass; and the land mass; and wood and wood wood and wood products drive the products drive the economy. Fishing and economy. Fishing and agriculture are also agriculture are also very important. very important.

Quebec symbolsQuebec symbols

Quebec’s flower is the the Blue Quebec’s flower is the the Blue Flag, Quebec’s tree is the Yellow Flag, Quebec’s tree is the Yellow Birch ,and Quebec’s bird is the Birch ,and Quebec’s bird is the Snowy Owl Snowy Owl Quebec’s coat of arms is divided Quebec’s coat of arms is divided into 3 horizontal bands, the top into 3 horizontal bands, the top band displays three fleurs-de-lis on band displays three fleurs-de-lis on a blue background. The bottom a blue background. The bottom band shows three green maple band shows three green maple leafs with gold veins on a golden leafs with gold veins on a golden background. The middle band background. The middle band shows a lion on a red background. shows a lion on a red background. Quebec’s flag has a blue Quebec’s flag has a blue background with a white cross and background with a white cross and one fleur-de-lie in each one fleur-de-lie in each corner.Quebec’s motto is corner.Quebec’s motto is

Je Me Souvens Je Me Souvens which means I which means I remember. remember.

The Land & ClimateThe Land & Climate

Quebec has long Quebec has long cold winters and mild cold winters and mild summers. Quebec summers. Quebec has more fresh water has more fresh water than any other than any other province. Quebec province. Quebec also borders the St. also borders the St. Lawrence River.Half Lawrence River.Half of Quebec is also of Quebec is also covered by trees. covered by trees.

The People The People

Quebec’s population Quebec’s population is 7,598,100. 67% of is 7,598,100. 67% of Quebec’s population Quebec’s population is French speaking. is French speaking.

Quebec’s main Quebec’s main population is along population is along the St. Lawrence the St. Lawrence river and near the river and near the capital, Quebec.capital, Quebec.

Tourism Tourism

Tourism is a main big part in Tourism is a main big part in Quebec’s economyQuebec’s economy

Some of the fun things to do Some of the fun things to do there are:there are:

Swimming in the in one of Swimming in the in one of the many lakes therethe many lakes there

Visiting one of Quebec’s Visiting one of Quebec’s many gardens many gardens

Camping in the great Camping in the great outdoorsoutdoors

Also be sure to visit one of Also be sure to visit one of Quebec’s historical Quebec’s historical museums. museums.

Economy Economy

Quebec is is very Quebec is is very dependent on its dependent on its many natural many natural resources like gold, resources like gold, lumber, and lumber, and vegetables. Tourism vegetables. Tourism also plays a big part also plays a big part in Quebec’s in Quebec’s economy. economy.

TourismTourism

Tourism is very important Tourism is very important to New Brunswick. Things to New Brunswick. Things people like to see and do:people like to see and do: The amazing Bay of The amazing Bay of

FundyFundy Camping and hikingCamping and hiking SwimmingSwimming Ice Fishing Ice Fishing FishingFishing

RecreationRecreation

New Brunswick New Brunswick has hundreds of has hundreds of things to do! things to do! Activities include Activities include skiing, professional skiing, professional sports, movies, sports, movies, theater, golf, and theater, golf, and rock climbing. There rock climbing. There are also many are also many restaurants.restaurants.

Climate FeaturesClimate Features

Temperatures Temperatures range from -12range from -12°C in the °C in the winter to 22°C in the winter to 22°C in the summer. The area summer. The area receives between 300 receives between 300 and 400 cm. of snow and 400 cm. of snow each year. The eastern each year. The eastern coast of New Brunswick coast of New Brunswick is one of the foggiest is one of the foggiest areas of the world.areas of the world.

Quick FactsQuick Facts

Premier: Shawn Premier: Shawn Graham Graham

Population: 757,100 Population: 757,100 peoplepeople

Birthday: 1784 Birthday: 1784

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