The word Canada is derived from the Huron Iroquois word meaning village or settlement, the second largest country in the world.

Canada is a country in the Northern half of the North American continent, generally above the 48th parallel of latitude, made up of 10 provinces and three territories. Wonderful scenery filled with colour and intensity with the remarkable west coast Pacific waters edged by tall trees and mountains through to the extraordinary Atlantic coastline. In between you can stare in awe at the majestic Rocky Mountains bordering British Columbia and Alberta, gaze endlessly at waving, rolling grain fields through the Prairies, become completely inspired by wonders and history, surrounded with brilliant panorama through the central region of the Country, and finally experience an almost perfect blend of nature, farm and urban on the East Coast also known as the Maritime Provinces. Those craving adventure and sights can travel north to the high arctic to experience the many snow fringed delights in Northern Canada.

Atlantic Canada (East Coast), the smallest of the Canadian provinces - New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland/Labrador. The most well known part of this region is the Grand Banks, which extends 400 kilometres off the east coast, where the mixing of ocean currents has created one of the richest fishing grounds in the world. Geographically, the Atlantic Provinces are part of the Appalachian mountain range. This area is characterised by low, rugged hills and plateaus and deeply indented coastline. Historical Atlantic Canada is known for its great coastline, popular islands and distinguished culture. New Brunswick offers visitors many diverse cultural activities, such as festivals, museums and galleries. Enjoy whale watching in Newfoundland/Labrador and visit extraordinary bays and small villages. Picturesque maritime sights can be seen in Nova Scotia, along with historical artefacts from Atlantic Canada's past. Prince Edward Island - half of its land is under cultivation, earning it the nickname "the Garden Province." It is renowned for its red soil, sand dunes and 800 kilometres of beaches.

Central Canada is made up of Quebec and Ontario. The two largest provinces with more than half of the population of Canada live in cities in southern Ontario and Quebec close to the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River areas. Southern Québec and Ontario are home to Canada's two largest cities, Montreal and Toronto. This region is the industrial centre of Canada. 50 per cent of Canadians live here and produce 70 percent of Canada's manufactured goods. A prime agricultural land, many foodstuffs are grown here such as grapes, peaches, pears and other fruits. The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence region is sugar maple country. The sugar maple leaves, Canada's national symbol, are resplendent in red, orange and gold. During spring the sap is harvested to make maple syrup and sugar.

The Prairies - Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, flat plains that stretch across the southern part of this region and are often described as endless fields of wheat under a never-ending sky. The plains areas of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba are some of the richest grain-producing regions in the world. On a clear day you can see for miles in the prairies.The area has few trees and very fertile soil. Most of what were grasslands in now used for farming. In the North West regions there are hills, valleys, rivers. In the south west part of the province of Alberta the open prairies meet the Rocky Mountains.

West Coast is British Columbia (BC), bordering the Pacific Ocean and recognized for its mountains and forests. The First Nations people were the first to inhabit the region. They developed a unique form of art which often represents and incorporates nature. It is probably best known through totem poles.

Canada's Northern Region is divided into the Nunavut, the Yukon and the Northwest Territories (NWT). Together their land mass covers more than one third of Canada. For its great size this area has a small population. More than half of the people in NWT and one quarter of the people in the Yukon are Aboriginal Peoples. As a result of this high Native population, the Canadian government recognizes Aboriginal languages, along with English and French as official.

Adventure coupled with the warmth and friendliness that makes Canada so well regarded internationally. Canada is a country with a diverse cultural population and vast geographical features.