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Area : 1488065  sq.mi

Population : 33463000 hab.

In brief

Visa :
Yes
Vaccinations :
No
Currency :
Dollar canadien
Capitale :
Ottawa
Languages :
English, French

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Every autumn in Manitoba, thousands of people go to Churchill, the world capital of the polar bear, in the north of the province. In order not to miss a magnificent show, the time to go is from October to November when the bears wait for the ice to form, against a background of aurora borealis, to regain their habitat. Unmissable...
Every summer, American Indian reserves also get together for the festivities. A social gathering: singing and dance competitions, far from being activities organised for tourists, perpetuate the traditions of the natives. Foreign visitors are welcome however.

 Literature


















Canada - Edition 2008 - Rough Guide.
Canada - Edition 2008 - Lonely Planet.





Let's Go USA and Canada - Mc Millan (01/2003).
Alternatively see: www.canadatourism.ca

 Films

The films of David Cronenberg, actor and director, born in Ontario ("Crash", "Existenz").

 Music

Music by Glenn Gould, famous composer and pianist, for his unique interpretations of classical works (born in Toronto, Ontario).
Alanis Morissette, pop-rock singer, born in Ottawa, Ontario.