chapter 7 human geography of canada: developing a vast wilderness
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Chapter 7 Human Geography of Canada: Developing a Vast Wilderness
Three major groups in Canada—the native peoples, the French, and the English—have melded into a diverse and
economically strong nation.
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Section 1: History and Government of Canada
• French and British settlement greatly influenced Canada’s political development.
• Canada’s size and climate affected economic growth and population distribution.
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The First Settlers and Colonial RivalryEarly Peoples• After Ice Age, migrants
cross Arctic land bridge from Asia– ancestors of Arctic Inuit
(Eskimos); North American Indians to south
• Vikings found Vinland (Newfoundland) about A.D. 1000; later abandon
http://wearecanadians.wordpress.com/2011/03/14/the-inuit-people-of-canada/
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2010/07/21/viking-discovery-lanse-aux-meadows.html
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The First Settlers and Colonial RivalryColonization by France and Britain• French explorers claim much of
Canada in 1500–1600s as “New France”
• British settlers colonize the Atlantic Coast
• Coastal fisheries and inland fur trade important to both countries
• Britain wins French and Indian War (1754–1763); French settlers stay
http://www.google.com/imgres?q=new+france+map+1600s&um=1&hl=en&tbm=isch&tbnid=6PTW2i87bQx9GM:&imgrefurl
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Steps Toward UnityEstablishing the Dominion of Canada• In 1791 Britain creates two political
units called provinces– Upper Canada (later, Ontario):
English-speaking, Protestant– Lower Canada (Quebec): French-
speaking, Roman Catholic• Rupert’s Land a northern area
owned by fur-trading company• Immigrants arrive, cities develop:
Quebec City, Montreal, Toronto– railways, canals are built as explorers
seek better fur-trading areas
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Establishing the Dominion of Canada
• Political, ethnic disputes lead to Britain’s 1867 North America Act– creates Dominion of Canada as a loose confederation (political
union)– Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick– self-governed part of British Empire
• Expansion includes:– Rupert’s Land, Manitoba, British Columbia, Prince Edward
Island– later: Yukon Territory, Alberta, Saskatchewan– Newfoundland in 1949
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Continental Expansion and Development
From the Atlantic to the Pacific• In 1885 a transcontinental railroad goes from
Montreal to Vancouver• European immigrants arrive and Yukon gold
brings fortune hunters– copper, zinc, silver also found; grow towns, railroads
http://trailblazer-guides.com/book/trans-canada-rail-guide
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Urban and Industrial Growth• Farming gives way to urban industrialization,
manufacturing– within 100 miles of U.S. border due to climate,
land, transportation• Canada becomes major economic power in
20th century
http://www.trailcanada.com/destinations/cities/
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Governing CanadaThe Parliamentary System• In 1931 Canada becomes independent,
British monarch is symbolic head• Parliamentary government:
– parliament—legislature combining legislative and executive functions
– consists of an appointed Senate, elected House of Commons
– prime minister, head of government, is majority party leader
• All ten provinces have own legislature and premier (prime minister)– federal government administers the
territories
http://www.historyfiles.co.uk/KingListsAmericas/ColoniesBritish.htm
http://www.topnews.in/law/people/stephenharper?page=2
Stephen Harper is the current Prime Minister of Canada.
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Section 2: Economy and Culture of Canada• Canada is highly industrialized and urbanized, with one
of the world’s most developed economies.• Canadians are a diverse people.
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winnipeg.htm
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Toronto
http://www.geostoronto.com/about_city
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An Increasingly Diverse EconomyThe Early Fur Trade• Beginning in 1500s Native Americans, now known as the
First Nations:– begin trade with European fishermen along Atlantic coast
• French and English trappers and traders expand westward• Voyageurs—French-Canadian boatmen transport pelts to
trading posts
http://www.nps.gov/voya/historyculture/the-fur-trade.htm
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Canada’s Primary Industries• Farming, logging, mining,
fishing: 10% of gross domestic product– Canada is the world’s leading
exporter of forest products• Mining: uranium, zinc, gold,
and silver are exported• Fishing: domestic
consumption is low, so most of catch is exported
http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/story/2010/05/17/forest-agreement.html
http://www.gildedlife.com/2010/08/canadian-gold-maple-leaf-coins/
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The Manufacturing Sector• 15% of Canadians work in manufacturing,
create 1/5 of GDP– make cars, steel, appliances, equipment (high-
tech, mining)– centered in heartland, from Quebec City, Quebec,
to Windsor, Ontario
http://www.canada.com/business/fp/Conference+Board+gloomy+profit+outlook/5261819/story.html
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Service Industries Drive the Economy• Most Canadians work in service
industries, which create 60% of GDP– finance, utilities, trade, transportation,
communication, insurance– land’s natural beauty makes tourism the
fastest growing service• Heavy trade with U.S.: same language,
open border (world’s longest)– 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement
(NAFTA) with U.S., Mexico– 85% of Canadian exports go to U.S.– 75% of Canada’s imports come from U.S.
http://www.canadaupdates.com/content/canadian-tourism-commission-gears-attract-tourists
http://www.directoryofschools.com/Canadian-Tourism-College/Travel-Agent-Training.htm
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A Land of Many CulturesLanguages and Religions• Mixing of French and native peoples
created métis culture• Bilingual: English is most common,
except in French-speaking Quebec• English Protestants and French
Catholics dominate, but often clash– increasing numbers of Muslims, Jews,
other groups
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Canada’s Population• Densest in port cities (Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver) and
farmlands• Environment keeps 80% of people on 10% of land (near U.S.
border)• Urbanization: in 1900 33% of people lived in cities, today it’s
80%• Various ethnic groups cluster in certain areas
– 75% of French Canadians live in Quebec– many native peoples live on reserves—public land set aside for them– most Inuits live in the remote Arctic north– many Canadians of Asian ancestry live on West Coast
17https://travelcanada.wikispaces.com/Population+Map+of+Canada
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Life in Canada TodayEmployment and Education• Relatively high standard of living,
well-educated population• Labor force is 55% men, 45% women– 75% in service industries, 15% in
manufacturing• Oldest university, Laval, established
in Quebec by French• English universities founded in Nova
Scotia, New Brunswick in 1780s• Today, Canada has a 97% literacy rate
http://www.damas.ift.ulaval.ca/~beaumont/aboutLaval.html
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Sports and Recreation
• Popular sports: skating, ice hockey, fishing, skiing, golf, hunting– Canada has own football league;
other pro teams play in U.S. leagues– native peoples developed lacrosse,
European settlers developed hockey
• Annual festivals include Quebec Winter Carnival, Calgary Stampede
http://www.buckinghampalacenews.com/wp/prince-william-kate-canada-details/474
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The Arts• Earliest literature from oral
traditions of First Nations peoples• Later writings from settlers,
missionaries, explorers• Early visual arts seen in Inuit
carving, West Coast totem poles• Early 1900s painting: unique style
of Toronto’s Group of Seven• Shakespeare honored at Ontario’s
world-famous Stratford Festival
http://ww
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gallery.jsp&curAlbId=48
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Section 3: Sub regions of Canada
• Canada is divided into four sub regions: the Atlantic, Core, Prairie Provinces, and the Pacific Province and then the Territories.
• Each sub region possesses unique natural resources, landforms, economic activities, and cultural life.
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The Atlantic ProvincesHarsh Lands and Small Populations• Eastern Canada’s Atlantic Provinces:
– Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland• Only 8% of Canada’s population, due to rugged terrain, harsh
weather• Most people live in coastal cities such as:
– Halifax, Nova Scotia– St. John, New Brunswick
• 85% of Nova Scotia is rocky hills, poor soil
• 90% of New Brunswick is forested• Newfoundland has severe
stormshttp://golf-for-beginners.blogspot.com/2010/08/golf-in-coastal-provinces-of-atlantic.html
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Economic Activities• New Brunswick’s largest industry:
logging (lumber, wood pulp, paper)• Gulf of St. Lawrence, coastal
waters supply seafood for export• Nova Scotia: logging, fishing,
shipbuilding, trade through Halifax• Newfoundland: fishing, mining,
logging, hydro-electric power– supplies power to Quebec, parts of
northeastern U.S.
http://www.perkins-sabre.com/News/Sab-2-066.cfm
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The Core Provinces—Quebec and OntarioThe Heartland of Canada• Quebec City: French explorer Samuel de
Champlain built fort in 1608• 60% Canada’s population live in Core
Provinces Ontario and Quebec– Ontario has largest population;
Quebec has largest land area
http://www.laurieroptical.com/fr/locations.php
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Canada’s Political and Economic Center
• Ottawa, Ontario is the national capital
• Quebec has great political importance in French-Canadian life
• Core: 35% of Canada’s crops, 45% of minerals, 70% of manufacturing
• Toronto the largest city, finance hub; Montreal second largest city
The Rideau Canal in Ottawa freezes during the winter, and is used for ice skating!
http://ww
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a-rideau-canal-cdn-cdn1048.htm
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The Prairie ProvincesCanada’s Breadbasket• Great Plains Prairie
Provinces: Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta
• 50% of Canada’s agricultural production, 60% of mineral output– Alberta has coal, oil
deposits; produces 90% of Canada’s natural gas
Alberta
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A Cultural Mix• Manitoba: Scots-Irish, Germans,
Scandinavians, Ukrainians, Poles• Saskatchewan’s population includes Asian
immigrants, Métis• Alberta’s diversity includes Indian, Japanese,
Lebanese, Vietnamese
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The Pacific Province and the Territories
British Columbia• British Columbia—westernmost
province, mostly in Rocky Mountains– 1/2 is forests; 1/3 is frozen tundra,
snowfields, glaciers• Most people live in southwest; major
cities are Victoria, Vancouver• Economy built on logging, mining,
hydroelectric power– Vancouver is Canada’s largest port, has
prosperous shipping trade
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The Territories• The three northern territories account for
41% of Canada’s land• Sparsely populated due to rugged land and
severe climate– Yukon has population of 30,000; mostly
wilderness– Northwest Territories has population of
41,000; extends into Arctic– Nunavut was created from Northwest
Territories in 1999; home to Inuit• Territories’ economies include mining,
fishing, some logging
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Bibliography
• Mcdougal Littell, World Geography. Houghton Mifflin Company. 2012
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