Canada was much smaller in Where do you live? Was it part of Canada in ? After years of political debate , there were three historic meetings in Quebec City, Charlottetown and London, England to decide the future creation of Canada.
The original painting by Robert Harris burned during the fire that destroyed most of the Centre Block of the Parliament Buildings in Today, the tribute copy of it, by Rex Woods, hangs in a committee room at Parliament. The main difference between the two is the addition of a portrait of Robert Harris and three more delegates to the London Conference of who were officially recognized in Based on Robert Cooper, Canada.
In the far West, the British colonies of Vancouver Island established and British Columbia established were united in In the District of Keewatin was created from part of the North-West Territories to deal with the administrative problems arising from settlement north of Manitoba. The remainder of the North-West Territories was divided into provisional districts for administrative and postal purposes, beginning with Athabaska, Alberta , Saskatchewan and Assiniboia in , and then Yukon , Mackenzie, Franklin and Ungava in in Yukon District became a separate territory in order to provide proper government for gold seekers moving into the region; see Klondike Gold Rush.
In , as agricultural settlement spread into the Prairies, the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan were created. In these provinces attained their present limits, and the North-West Territories districts disappeared except for Mackenzie, Keewatin which had been a disputed territory first governed by Manitoba and then in awarded to Ontario and Franklin.
The final addition of territory came when Newfoundland joined Confederation in with the area determined by the Imperial Privy Council in In the waters of the Arctic Archipelago were delineated. Canada claims full sovereignty over all those waters, including the straits of the Northwest Passage. The Northwest Territories was further divided in with the creation of the territory Nunavut , which includes most of the Arctic Archipelago and the mainland roughly east of the treeline.
Nicholson, The Boundaries of the Canadian Confederation From the W. Search The Canadian Encyclopedia. Remember me. People come to Nova Scotia to experience the Cabot Trail and other scenic drives.
Nova Scotia is known for Celtic culture, the Fortress of Louisbourg, a National Historic Site and the location of a partial reconstruction of an 18th-century French fortress, and seafood like fresh lobster dinners. Those coming for the natural beauty will appreciate the vast coastline, home to puffins and seals, and the Annapolis Valley wine country, located on the western part of the peninsula.
The last of the three Maritime provinces, Prince Edward Island is actually made up of several islands to be exact, including the main island , the largest having the same name. It is the smallest province in Canada, measured by both land size and population.
Its major city is Charlottetown provincial capital , and P. The most easterly province in Canada, Newfoundland, and Labrador sits on the Atlantic and is made up of the island of Newfoundland and the mainland Labrador hence the name. Over 90 percent of the population lives in Newfoundland and the surrounding islands. Its major city is St. John's provincial capital , and the province is best known for the friendliness of the residents, Gros Morne National Park known for soaring glacial fjords , icebergs, and whale watching.
The smallest of the three territories, Yukon also known as "the Yukon" is the most westerly territory, bordering Alaska. People visit the Yukon to see the Northern lights, the historic Klondike Gold Rush locations, Mount Logan highest mountain in Canada in Kluane National Park, the midnight sun when the sun is visible at midnight , and to try dog sledding.
The capital is Whitehorse, which is in the southern part of the territory and Yukon's only city. The portion of the Arctic coast has a tundra climate. Northwest Territories is the most populous of the three and borders the other two territories in—as you would expect—the northwest part of the country.
The capital is Yellowknife, and this territory is best known for the Northern lights, the midnight sun, the Nahanni River, the centerpiece of Nahanni National Park Reserve, and rugged outdoor adventure.
Half the population is indigenous and The Northwest Territories boasts 11 official languages. Visitors can learn about the First Nations cultures. Nunavut is the largest and most northern territory of Canada. It is the newest territory as well, having been separated from Northwest Territories in One of the world's most remote locations, it has the second smallest population in Canada.
The capital is Iqaluit and adventurers travel to the area to watch the narwhals, see the polar bears, and explore this remote territory. The territory is known for its indigenous Inuit people's artwork, carvings, and handmade traditional clothing. The art is displayed at the Nunatta Sunakkutaangit Museum in the capital. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data. Select personalised content. Create a personalised content profile.
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