Canada
Location
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Phone Code
+1
Domain
.ca
Driving Side
right
License Plates
White with blue/black text, varies by province
Road Signs
Green direction signs, bilingual in Quebec
Power Lines
Wooden poles, similar to US
Architecture
Mix of European and American styles
Street View
Google car is white/black with camera on top
Additional Identifiers
Tim Hortons coffee shops, bilingual signs in some areas
Language & Text Examples
Standard Latin alphabet (A-Z). In Quebec, French characters: é, è, ê, ë, à, â, ù, û, ç, î, ï, ô, œ.
Regional Characteristics
Atlantic Provinces Region of Canada
Landscape
Coastal, fishing villages, rolling hills
Vegetation
Mixed forests, coastal vegetation
Architecture
Maritime style, colorful houses, fishing villages
Climate
Maritime influence, foggy, moderate temperatures
Distinctive Features
Fishing harbors, lighthouses, coastal roads
Tip: Look for these characteristics to identify if you're in the Atlantic Provinces region of Canada.
Quebec Region of Canada
Landscape
St. Lawrence River valley, Laurentian mountains
Vegetation
Maple forests, cultivated farmland
Architecture
French influence, historic stone buildings in Quebec City, Montreal
Climate
Cold winters, warm summers
Distinctive Features
French language signs, Catholic churches, European feel
Tip: Look for these characteristics to identify if you're in the Quebec region of Canada.
Ontario Region of Canada
Landscape
Great Lakes, Canadian Shield, urban centers
Vegetation
Deciduous forests, maple trees
Architecture
Urban high-rises in Toronto, British influence
Climate
Four distinct seasons, humid summers
Distinctive Features
Urban sprawl around Toronto, cottage country in north
Tip: Look for these characteristics to identify if you're in the Ontario region of Canada.
Prairies Region of Canada
Landscape
Flat plains, vast agricultural land
Vegetation
Wheat fields, grasslands, few trees
Architecture
Grain elevators, practical farm buildings
Climate
Extreme temperature variations, cold winters
Distinctive Features
Grid road system, vast open spaces, grain silos
Tip: Look for these characteristics to identify if you're in the Prairies region of Canada.
West Coast Region of Canada
Landscape
Mountains meeting ocean, rainforests, islands
Vegetation
Dense evergreen forests, temperate rainforest
Architecture
Modern Vancouver, Asian influence
Climate
Mild but rainy, temperate
Distinctive Features
Totem poles, rainforest, Asian cultural influence
Tip: Look for these characteristics to identify if you're in the West Coast region of Canada.
Northern Territories Region of Canada
Landscape
Tundra, boreal forest, mountains
Vegetation
Sparse vegetation, stunted trees, lichen
Architecture
Practical, weatherproof, often colorful
Climate
Subarctic to arctic, extreme cold
Distinctive Features
Few roads, wilderness, First Nations influence
Tip: Look for these characteristics to identify if you're in the Northern Territories region of Canada.