Born and raised in the Great White North, we’ve traveled to over 130 countries—but no matter how far we roam, Canada will always be home. It’s wild, it’s weird, and it’s way bigger than most people realize. These fun facts about Canada prove why our home and native land is one of the coolest (literally and figuratively) places on Earth.
Facts about Canada
Whether you’re planning a visit, brushing up on your trivia, or just want to impress your friends with some knowledge bombs, here are 51 Canada facts that’ll make you go, “Seriously?!” From British Columbia to Nova Scotia, northern Canada to the Atlantic coast, we’re covering it all.
10. The Border With the U.S. is the Longest in the World
The Canada-U.S. border stretches 8,891 km, and it’s the longest international border without military defense.
20. There Are More Moose Than People in Newfoundland
You’re more likely to hit a moose than traffic on some roads in The Rock.
30. Canada’s Official Phone Number Used to Be 1-800-O-CANADA
It connected callers to info about Canada—possibly even the Governor General if you were lucky.
Bonus: Canada’s Government and Identity
We operate under a parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy, with a Prime Minister and a Governor General. Our system evolved from British rule and was solidified through the Canada Act and Constitution Act. While we’re independent from the British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II reigned for most of modern Canadian history, but King Charles III is now the symbolic monarch.
And that’s your crash course in all things Canada!
rom fur hats to the fur trade, First Nations heritage to natural resources, and polite small talk to the massive wilderness, Canada is more than just polite people and hockey. These fun facts about Canada celebrate a country that’s wild, wise, and wonderfully weird.
Travel Planning Resources
Looking to book your next trip? Why not use these resources that are tried and tested by yours truly.
Book Your Flights: Start planning your trip by finding the best flight deals on Skyscanner. We have used them for years and have found that they have the best flight deals.
Book your Hotel: Find the best prices on hotels with these two providers. If you are located in Europe use Booking.com and if you are anywhere else use TripAdvisor.
Find Apartment Rentals: You will find the cheapest prices on apartment rentals with VRBO.
Learn a Language: We recommend and love both Rosetta Stone and Babbel.
Travel Insurance: Don’t leave home without it. Here is what we recommend:
- Safety Wing – Occasional Travelers.
- Medjet – Global air medical transport and travel security.
Book Your Activities: Looking for walking tours, skip-the-line tickets, private guides, and more? Then we recommend Get Your Guide.
Need more help planning your trip? Make sure to check out our Resources Page where we highlight all the great companies that we trust when we are traveling.
