Canada
Word Search Puzzle
Here's a word search on the country of Canada. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesAlberta, Beaver, Big Landmass, Cottage Life, First Nations,
Healthcare, Hockey, John Cabot, Maple Leaf, Maple Syrup,
Mining, Niagara Falls, Parliament, Permafrost, Polar Bear,
Poutine, Provinces, Toronto, Ottawa, Politeness associated with Canada. But there's a twist. Only 18 of these 20 words are actually listed. So you're on your own to find the 2 unlisted ones. A full solution is provided if you get stuck.
By the way, we designed this puzzle to be easily read. Both the puzzle grid and word list are in large 17-point font size. And the puzzle grid, which is 22×20 letters, spans the entire width of the page. This way you won't have to squint.
Fun Facts About Canada
- Canada has over 2 million lakes, more than the rest of the world combined, accounting for roughly 60% of the planet's lakes. The Province of Ontario alone boasts over 250,000 lakes.
- Back in 1962, a Greek immigrant running a restaurant in Ontario decided to throw canned pineapple and ham on a pizza. And voila! the Hawaiian pizza was born. Editor's note: we think this was a criminal act and call for his immediate arrest!
- The Northwest Territories license plate is famously shaped like a polar bear. It's the only non-rectangular plate design in North America and has been a tradition since 1970.
- Canada has a desert called the Okanagan Desert. It's in British Columbia and is indeed a semi-arid desert ecosystem, featuring cacti and rattlesnakes. It gets less than 11 inches of rain annually.
- Canadians consume more boxed macaroni and cheese than any other nation. They basically treat it as a cultural icon or unofficial national dish due to its affordability, versatility and nostalgic appeal.
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