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Culture and Discovery

Geography and cllimate in Canada: a country of contrasts

Canada is a country that is more than 5,000 kilometres wide, with harsh Winters and Summers that are warm and humid. Here, nature is king. Mankind has had to learn to live with its whims and with its winter snowstorms. Canada has a tapestry of landscape and animals, from the idyllic beauty of the majestic mountains of British Columbia to the maple forests.

Aurélie Chartier20 July 2015

Jamie McCaffrey

Customs and habits in Canada

To make a trip to Canada even more fun, you'll need to adapt to another culture with different social rules. Here's all you need to know about how to get along in the Canadian culture.

Cedric Tinteroff20 July 2015

Flickr cc Pierre-Olivier Fortin

The cultural heritage of Canada's indigenous peoples.

The indigenous people of Canada reflect the country's diversity. Here's a bit of history and some sites you can visit in order to learn more about their culture.

Emilie Couillard20 July 2015

snowpea&bokchoi

Souvenirs from the land of maple syrup

Once you've returned from Canada, you'll enjoy your pancakes with 100% natural maple syrup, and you'll be a champion brownie baker. Meanwhile you can lose the weight by working out in your new kit or going for a run with Canadian folk music (what else) playing in the background.

Tiphaine Leblanc20 July 2015

@ flickr cc Dennis Jarvis

When the French discovered the stunning country of Canada

Canada was discovered by the French in the fifteenth century before falling under English colonial rule. The country won its independence in 1931 and developed a prosperous economy that now attracts many tourists and workers.

Tiphaine Leblanc20 July 2015

Jerry "Woody"

Accessibility to people with disabilities in Canada

Canada is well known for its openness and its efforts to increase accessibility for people with disabilities in the country. In most cases, these efforts have paid off, even though there have been some failures. If you have a physical disability, it seems that Canada would be one of the best countries to visit.

Ségolène Renoud-Lyat20 July 2015

Flickr cc Elvir K

Choose Canada for a honeymoon in the wide open spaces

Canada is well known for its wide open spaces and unspoiled nature. Here is a list of some ideas that would make the perfect honeymoon in this immense country.

Emilie Couillard20 July 2015

Ted Eytan

Why travel with a French speaking guide?

Why should I travel with a French speaking guide? All the information you need to remember when you are choosing whether to travel with a local guide who knows the area and can help you, or if you just don't want to rely on your own resources.

Cedric Tinteroff20 July 2015

Mylène Wei

A voyage of discovery in Canada, from one ocean to another

Set off with me on a whistle-stop tour of Canada by browsing some stunning works of photography that will help you to discover the cultural, natural and historical heritage of the vast Canadian landscape.

Mylène Wei20 July 2015

Flickr cc Stacy

A guide to religious beliefs and practices in Canada

Canada is an immense country whose cultural diversity influences its religious practices. Here is a brief look at the different religions that you will find in the country of the caribou.

Emilie Couillard20 July 2015

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