The red maple leaf represents all Canadian people. Canada is known as the "Land of Maple Leaf". The maple tree is the country's national tree and the maple leaf is the symbol of the Canadian nation.
Major cities in Canada
1. Ottawa (Ottawa)
Canada’s capital is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River, across the river from Quebec. *** has more than 700,000 residents. Here you can enjoy the French style of Quebec and the British sentiment of Ottawa at the same time. The city has beautiful scenery, peaceful atmosphere and rich cultural atmosphere. The beautiful Rideau River runs through the city, adding a bit of beauty to the capital. Ottawa's two institutions of higher learning, the University of Ottawa and Carleton University, are located on the banks of the Rideau River, with beautiful scenery and outstanding academic achievements. In addition, there are various museums in Ottawa, such as the National Gallery of Canada, National Aviation Museum, Canadian Heritage Museum, Museum of Nature, etc., which constitute another cultural landscape of Ottawa. Every May, Ottawa holds the Tulip Festival, where you can see colorful tulips in full bloom. The tulips with their lovely shapes compete with each other in a beautiful way. Wandering in the world of tulips is mesmerizing.
2. Toronto (Toronto)
Canada’s largest city and the capital of Ontario. Toronto is located east of Lake Ontario and has excellent transportation facilities such as highways and subways. Toronto is the financial center of Canada. Its industrial, commercial and banking industries are very developed. It can be said to be the bank headquarters capital of Canada. One of Toronto's landmark buildings is City Hall, also known as Toronto City Hall, with its unique semicircular vertical structure. The second landmark building is Toronto's TV Tower. From the top, you can have a panoramic view of the city, which is very pleasing to the eye. The prosperity of culture and art is also a major feature of Toronto. Its institutions of higher learning include the University of Toronto and York University, which are well-known universities in North America.
3. Montreal
Located at the confluence of Ottawa and the St. Lawrence River, it is Canada's second largest city with a population of approximately 2.9 million. As the largest city in Quebec, Montreal has a majority of French-speaking residents, embodies its unique French cultural heritage, and is considered the romantic capital of North America. Therefore, among all the large cities in North America, Montreal has the strongest European flavor. Montreal's city flag is composed of four small flowers, representing the English, French, Scottish and Irish immigrants who first built the city.
4. Vancouver (Vancouver)
Located in southwestern British Columbia, it is the largest city in the province and the third largest city in Canada, with a population of approximately 1.5 million. Due to the special surrounding geographical environment, the city has comfortable climate conditions with warm winters, cool summers, and pleasant weather all year round. It can be said to be the city with the best climate in Canada. Vancouver's superior geographical location and natural conditions also make it the largest port and international trade center on the west coast of Canada. Vancouver is also the cultural center of Canada's west coast. The University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University are two famous institutions of higher learning in the city. There are many parks in Vancouver. The most famous natural park is Stanley Park. Its totem poles, which symbolize North American Indian culture, are an important landscape in Stanley Park.
5. Quebec City
The capital of Quebec is a cultural city with a rich French flavor and a long history. It is the only city in North America to be designated by UNESCO. Organize cities included in the preservation list of world heritage sites. Walking on the cobbled streets of Old Quebec City, admiring the ancient churches and castles built in the 17th century, you will feel like you are immersed in history. In addition, the National Battlefield Park, Plaza de Armas, Holy Cathedral, and Little Pandan District are also tourist attractions in the city.
6. Calgary
Located in southern Alberta, at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, it is an emerging oil industry city. The booming development of the petroleum industry and other industries has brought many job opportunities to the city, and the prosperous economy has brought about a talent pool. Calgary's engineers and scientists now account for the highest proportion of the city's total population in the country.
Education in Calgary is well developed. The early childhood education system is very complete, and many large companies directly provide daytime care services for young children. Calgary uses bilingual education, although the vast majority of its population speaks English. The University of Calgary in Calgary is a famous university in Canada.
7. Edmonton
The provincial capital of Alberta is the fifth largest city in Canada. The North Saskatchewan River runs through the city. One of the northernmost large cities on the North American continent, it is known as the "Gateway to the North." The discovery of oil brought huge wealth to Edmonton, transforming it from an agricultural product distribution center to one of the richest areas in Canada. Edmonton's West Mall is known as the largest shopping mall in North America, and its scale is second to none in the world. In terms of culture, the University of Alberta is nationally renowned, and the Alberta Museum and Edmonton Space Science Center are also important cultural attractions