lesson 9

What is the nickname for Canada's dollar?

the Loonie

Canadians' attachment to the environment is evidenced by their national emblem—the beaver. Demand for beaver pelts encouraged early Europeans to explore the Canadian wilderness. Hunting nearly eliminated the beavers. The population rebounded after demand for fur declined. Today many beavers live in the undisturbed areas of Canada.

Canadians' attachment to the environment is evidenced by their national emblem—the beaver. Demand for beaver pelts encouraged early Europeans to explore the Canadian wilderness. Hunting nearly eliminated the beavers. The population rebounded after demand for fur declined. Today many beavers live in the undisturbed areas of Canada.

_____________ Canadians have always kept close ties with the United Kingdom.

English

Today most of Canada's new immigrants arrive from _____________.

asia

Which animal is Canada's national emblem?

beaver

_____________ Canadians have maintained their identity for over 300 years.

french

Ice _____________ is Canada's national sport.

hockey

The _____________ are the most numerous of the First Nations people.

inuit

_____________—whale skin and blubber—is an Inuit delicacy.

muktuk

Quebecers enjoy _____________—french fries covered with a gravy sauce and cheese curds.

poutine