Our Canada Travel Guide

The currency of Canada is the Canadian dollar, which is represented by the symbol $ or, in some cases, CA$, Can$, or C$, to distinguish it from other currencies that also use the dollar sign.

Canada is a bilingual country, with French and English recognized as the official languages. However, the majority of Canadians speak English as their primary language. There are also significant numbers of Canadians who speak both French and English, as well as those who speak English and another language, or who only speak French. This linguistic diversity reflects the multicultural nature of Canada and the country's history of immigration and cultural exchange.

In Canada, the upper half of the country experiences only two seasons. The summer season is brief and warm, but the nights are cool. The winter season is long and cold, with heavy snowfall and continuous snow cover. In the Canadian Prairie region, the climate is continental, which means that winters are extremely cold, with temperatures reaching as low as -40°C (-40°F).

In Canada, there are two types of electrical plugs in use: Type A and Type B. Type A plugs have two flat parallel pins, while Type B plugs have two flat parallel pins and a grounding pin. The electrical supply in Canada operates at a voltage of 120V and a frequency of 60Hz.

As of Monday, May 9, 2022, the population of Canada is 38,353,046, according to data from the United Nations that has been analyzed by Worldometer.

The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist of 2012 made national headlines when an individual stole 3000 tons of maple syrup, worth $18 million, from Quebec. While the concept of stealing maple syrup may sound amusing, it's important to note that maple syrup is a major industry in Canada. In fact, the country produces a staggering 80% of the world's supply of maple syrup.