Cities of Canada

Geography

The North Shore Mountains dominate the cityscape, and on a clear day scenic vistas include the snow-capped volcano Mount Baker in the state of Washington to the southeast, Vancouver Island across the Strait of Georgia to the west and southwest, and Bowen Island to the northwest.

Climate

Vancouver is one of the warmest Canadian cities.

The summer months are typically dry, with an average of only one in five days during July and August receiving precipitation. In contrast, precipitation falls during nearly half the days from November through March.

Main attractions

The Vancouver Art Gallery

The Vancouver Art Gallery is the fifth-largest art gallery in Canada and the largest in Western Canada. Its permanent collection of about 10,000 artworks includes more than 200 major works by Emily Carr, the Group of Seven, Jeff Wall and Marc Chagall.

The Contemporary Art Gallery

The Contemporary Art Gallery is the only independent, non-profit public art gallery in downtown Vancouver. The CAG exhibits local, national, and international artists, primarily featuring emerging local artists producing Canadian contemporary art.

The Vancouver Maritime Museum

The Vancouver Maritime Museum is a Maritime museum devoted to presenting the maritime history of Vancouver, British Columbia, and the Canadian Arctic. The main exhibit is the St. Roch, an historic arctic exploration vessel used by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

The Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia (UBC)

The Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia (UBC) campus in Vancouver, British Columbia is renowned for its displays of world arts and cultures, in particular works by First Nations peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast First Nations. MOA houses 38,000 ethnographic objects, as well as 535,000 archaeological objects in its building alone.

Science World at Telus World of Science, Vancouver

Science World at Telus World of Science, Vancouver is a science centre run by a not-for-profit organization in Vancouver. During the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, Science World was transformed into the Russky Dom, which profiled plans for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.

Sports

Team sports such as ice hockey, lacrosse, and Canadian football have extensive history in the area. The 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics took place in 2010 in Vancouver, and was organized by the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC).

The relatively mild climate of Vancouver, its extensive parkland, and close proximity to ocean, mountains, rivers and lakes make the area a popular destination for outdoor sports and recreation, including on and off-road cycling, skateboarding, hiking, alpine and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, golf, and water sports.

Education

Vancouver School Board enrolls more than 110,000 students in its elementary, secondary, and post-secondary institutions, making it the second-largest school district in the province.

The district administers about 74 elementary schools, 17 elementary annexes, 18 secondary schools, 7 adult education centers, 2 Vancouver Learn Network schools, all which include 18 French immersion, a Mandarin bilingual, a fine arts school, gifted, and Montessori.

Conclusion

Summing up my report, we should make a short review of touristic attractions in each province:

Now I know that:

Toronto is the largest city and most populous city in Canada.

Ottawa is the capital of Canada

In Canada, a lot of museums

In most cities, the official language is English

In Canada, the main sport is hockey

Canada is a federal state that is governed as a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy, with Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state.

The Constitution of Canada is the supreme law of the country, and consists of written text and unwritten conventions.

Toronto

Toronto is among the world's top international tourist destinations. The city's most prominent landmark is the CN Tower, which once stood as the tallest free-standing land structure in the world at 553 meters. The Royal Ontario Museum is a major museum for world culture and natural history. The Toronto Zoo, one of the largest in the world, is home to over 5,000 animals representing over 460 distinct species. The Art Gallery of Ontario contains a large collection of Canadian, European, African and contemporary artwork, and also plays host to exhibits from museums and galleries all over the world. The Ontario Science Centre always has new hands-on activities and science displays particularly appealing to children, and the Bata Shoe Museum features many unique exhibitions focused on footwear throughout history.

Ottawa

Rideau Hall is open to visitors and showcases the Crown Collection -- works of art and furniture, including traditional Canadian furniture, acquired by the government throughout the years to furnish official residences. The National Gallery of Canada houses the country's most prestigious collection of art in a sprawling structure with an iconic 30-foot giant bronze sculpture of a spider called "Maman" on its grounds. The Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography is also on the grounds of the National Gallery. Ottawa has over 850 parks that provide a wealth of recreational and educational activities for residents and visitors. Parks have traditional family-friendly facilities like playgrounds, athletic fields and pools, as well as multipurpose arenas. Ottawa's entertainment venues attract artists from the around the world. World-renowned musical groups play to large audiences at Scotiabank Place.

Hamilton

Hamilton features attractive tree-lined streets and a commercial centre which is mainly confined to the areas around Thompson Street, Gray Street and Brown Street. Hamilton boasts a couple of impressive churches which can be found at "Church Hill" which is at the western end of Gray Street. Hamilton offers a number of attractive parks, gardens and recreation areas. Lake Hamilton is located at the eastern end of town and is surrounded by 25 hectares of parkland. The lake's main sandy beach is located at the end of Rippon Road, adjacent to BBQ and picnic facilities. The Hamilton Art Gallery, in Brown Street, includes collections of paintings by Australian artists as well as ceramics, tapestries and relics from India, China and Japan. A short drive west of Hamilton on the Glenelg Highway are the Nigretta Falls and the spectacular Wannon Falls, both of which lie on the Wannon River.

Montreal

Often referred to as "Canada's Cultural Capital", Montreal is a national centre for numerous repositories of visual art, science, literature, and historical artifacts. The city has a large number of bars, often clustered together in specified drinking zones but separated into French or English speaking places. Theatre goers will be able to take in performances in a range of different styles, while classical music fans should try to get along to a concert by the Montreal Symphony Orchestra. There is access to an abundance of ski resorts in the winter and lush golf resorts during the warmer months. Hiking, skating and even tobogganing are all seasonal options that this charming city has to offer.

Calgary

In large part due to its proximity to the Rocky Mountains, Calgary has traditionally been a popular destination for winter sports. In the summer, the Bow River is very popular among fly-fishermen. Golfing is also an extremely popular activity for Caldaria's and the region has a large number of courses. The city also has a large number of urban parks. Downtown features an eclectic mix of restaurants and bars, cultural venues, public squares and shopping. Downtown can be recognized by its numerous skyscrapers.

Winnipeg

Known as the “cultural cradle of Canada”, Winnipeg is home to Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet, the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra and so much more. Here, theatre season is alight with talent, excitement and star power. Winnipeg's many galleries offer an impressive variety of historical art, artistic beauty and modern interpretations. Winnipeg's many museums provide a rich reflection of not only the history of city, but also the province of Manitoba, the Prairies and Canada.

Vancouver

The mild climate of the city and close proximity to ocean, mountains, rivers and lakes make the area a popular destination for outdoor recreation. Within a 20-to-30-minute drive from downtown Vancouver are the North Shore Mountains, with three ski areas. Musical contributions from Vancouver include performers of classical, folk and popular music. Sightseeing Tours in Vancouver studying arts and entertainment scene, neighborhoods and the history and culture of Aboriginal people.

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