
Tuque
In Canada, a tuque (sometimes spelled toque or touque) refers to a warm knitted cap, traditionally made of wool and usually worn in winter.
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Polar Bear
<p>The polar bear (<em>Ursus maritimus</em>) is the largest living species of bear. They are found throughout the circumpolar Arctic. In Canada, this...
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Arctic Animals
Arctic animals are those that have adapted physically and behaviourally to the particular conditions of life in the most northerly regions on the plan...
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Glaciers in Canada
A glacier is a large mass of ice, formed at least in part on land, that shows evidence of present or past movement. It is formed by the compaction and...
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Dogsledding
Dogsledding is a method of winter travel developed by northern Indigenous peoples. Early European explorers and trappers adopted it as the most effici...
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Tundra
Tundra, which comes from a Sami word meaning “barren land,” refers to a treeless arctic region characterized by permafrost. Canada’s tundra is known f...
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Ice Resurfacers (Including Zamboni Machines)
Zamboni ice resurfacers are used in arenas across Canada and around the world. Although Zamboni is a registered trademark, many Canadians use the term...
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