I know, I'm a day early. But that's only because I'll be helping to (wo)man the Living Oceans table at the Canada Day celebration in Campbell River tomorrow. In between barbecues, flags, face painting, beer and fireworks, please stop by our LOS table at Ostler Park tomorrow to learn more about the sea that surrounds our great country on 3 sides.In the meantime, some fun facts about Canada:
Canada has the world's longest coastline (202,080 km)1
The highest tides on Earth are found in the Bay of Fundy, east of New Brunswick. The channeling effect of the bay is responsible for the amazing difference between high tide and low tide, which, during spring tides, can reach 53.5 feet. (That's almost as tall as a four-story building!) 2
Every Canadian province and territory has its own commercial fishing industry. (Yes, even Alberta!)
Got something to add? Comment with your interesting Canada/Ocean facts below!
1. CIA World FactBook, Canada, https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/CA.html, accessed on 29 June 2009
2. http://www.bayoffundy.com/highesttides.aspx
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