Thursday, October 9, 2014

Provinces and Territories 

             Saskatchewan is located in the Western Canada Capital of Saskatchewan is Regina. The National Flower, Tree and Bird of Saskatchewan are the Western Lily, Spruce Tree and Sharpe-Tail Grouse. Saskatchewan entered Confederation in 1905 after the Reil Rebellion: Battle of Duck Lake in 1885.

              Ontario is located in Central Canada and the capital of Ontario is Toronto. The National Flower, Tree and Bird of Ontario are the White Trillium, Eastern White Pine and the Loon. Ontario entered Confederation in 1867. This province is known for Fishing and Wildlife, Mining, the Beaver, Agriculture and Forestry.

              Quebec is located in Eastern Canada and the capital of Quebec is Quebec City. The National Flower, Tree and Bird of Quebec are the Iris Versacolour, the Yellow Birch and the Snowy Old. Quebec entered Confederation in 1867. This province is known for Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, the Ice Palace, Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding.

               The Northwest Territories (NWT) are located in the Mountain area in Canada and the capital of NWT is Yellowknife. The National Flower, Tree, and Bird of NWT are Mountain Avens, Gyrfalcon, and the Tamarack. Northwest Territories entered Confederation in 1870. This province is known for mining (oil, diamonds, gold and gas), fishing, fur, artic grayling and agriculture.
 

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