Born and raised in the Great White North, we’ve traveled to over 130 countries—but no matter how far we roam, Canada will always be home. It’s wild, it’s weird, and it’s way bigger than most people realize. These fun facts about Canada prove why our home and native land is one of the coolest (literally and figuratively) places on Earth.
Facts about Canada
Whether you’re planning a visit, brushing up on your trivia, or just want to impress your friends with some knowledge bombs, here are 51 Canada facts that’ll make you go, “Seriously?!” From British Columbia to Nova Scotia, northern Canada to the Atlantic coast, we’re covering it all.
1. Canada is the Second Largest Country in the World
Clocking in at almost 10 million square kilometers, Canada is the second largest country in the world—only Russia beats us. That’s a lot of snow to shovel.
2. Canada Has the Longest Coastline on Earth
With over 202,000 km of shoreline along the Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, and Arctic waters, Canada has the world’s longest coastline.
3. Canada Has More Lakes Than the Rest of the World Combined
We’re not kidding—Canada is home to over two million lakes. That’s about 60% of the world’s total.
4. There’s a Town Called Dildo
Yup. Dildo, Newfoundland. And yes, it has leaned into the name with full comedic force. Jimmy Kimmel even campaigned to be its honorary mayor.
5. We Apologize So Much, We Made It a Law
Canadians are famously polite, but in Ontario, the Apology Act ensures that saying “sorry” doesn’t count as an admission of guilt.
6. The Coldest Temperature Ever Recorded in Canada Was -63°C
That’s -81.4°F for our American friends. Snag, Yukon gets cold. Like, Mars-cold.
7. We Invented the World’s Craziest Sports
Hockey, of course—but also lacrosse, basketball (thanks, Dr. Naismith!), and five-pin bowling. Ice hockey is basically in our DNA.
8. Santa Claus Lives Here
Canada has an official postal code for Santa: H0H 0H0. And yes, you can write him a letter and actually get a response.
9. Canada Has the World’s Most Remote Inhabited Place
Alert, Nunavut is the northernmost permanently inhabited place on Earth—just 817 km from the North Pole.
10. The Border With the U.S. is the Longest in the World
The Canada-U.S. border stretches 8,891 km, and it’s the longest international border without military defense.
11. You Can Drive Across the…
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