british columbia terry fox was from bc. in 1979, he tried to run across canada to raise money for...

BRITISH COLUMBIATerry Fox was from BC. In 1979, he tried to run across Canada to raise

money for cancer research.

Let’s run in the Terry Fox Run.

YUKONDid you know that Mount Logan in the Yukon is 6000 meters high and is the

highest mountain in Canada?

Let’s climb Mount Logan.

NORTHWEST TERRITORIESMackenzie River in the NWT is the longest river in Canada and covers a distance of nearly 1800

km.

Let’s go swimming in the Mackenzie River.

NUNAVUTNunavut is the newest territory of Canada; it was separated officially from the Northwest

Territories in 1999. The capital, Iqaluit, (formerly Frobisher Bay) means the place of

many fish.

Let’s go ice-fishing for some trout.

ALBERTADid you know that Calgary is home to the Stampede, the greatest outdoor show on

earth?

Let’s ride a wild bull!

SASKATCHEWANSaskatchewan is the breadbasket of Canada,

containing nearly 40% of its farmland.

Let’s ride a horse across the prairie range.

MANITOBAChurchill, Manitoba is "the polar bear capital of the

world".

Polar Bear was seen here in March - Run!

ONTARIOThe CN Tower, one of the world’s

tallest buildings, is in Toronto, Ontario.

Let’s take the stairs to the top of the CN Tower.

QUEBEC The Quebec City Winter Carnival, held for 17 days

beginning the last weekend of January, is the largest winter festival in the world.

Let’s dance with the Carnival mascot, Bonhomme.

NEW BRUNSWICKThe Bay of Fundy between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia has the world's highest tides (15 m

high).

Let’s row a boat in the Bay of Fundy.

NOVA SCOTIAApples and blueberries are

grown in the Annapolis Valley.

Let’s pick some apples.

PRINCE EDWARD ISLANDThe 13 km Confederation

Bridge joins New Brunswick and PEI.

Let’s fly a plane over the Confederation Bridge!

NEWFOUNDLANDIcebergs and whales can be seen

around Newfoundland shores in the spring.

Let’s go kayaking with the whales.

You did it!

and now it’s time to rest….because tomorrow we hike..

THE UNITED STATES

Bill Allan, bill.allan@wnlsd.ca