Quebec

Quebec was one of the first areas of Canada to be explored and settled by Europeans, particularly the French. Quebec was under French rule for nearly 200 years. Today, French is predominantly spoken throughout the province. Quebec is known for its bustling historical cities, Montréal and Québec City, as well as beautiful countryside.  
 
Provincial capital: Québec City

​Quebec’s official bird is the snowy owl. It nests in the treeless, open regions of Quebec’s Arctic tundra in the north, moving south only when food becomes scarce.

The blue flag iris is Quebec’s provincial flower.

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​The provincial flag shows a white cross on a blue field, modelled off an ancient French military banner. The four fleurs-de-lis (lily flowers) also symbolize France.

Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan is one of the three Prairie Provinces. Its name comes from the Cree word Kisiskatchewanisipi, meaning “swift-flowing river.” Due to its abundance of rivers, lakes, and sunshine, Saskatchewan is a wonderful place to enjoy the beauty of the Great Plains. The province is predominantly farmland used for growing canola, which causes fields to bloom bright yellow in the summer, and wheat. In fact, 60% of Canada’s wheat is produced here, earning it the nickname ‘the breadbasket of Canada.’

Provincial capital: Regina

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The white-tailed deer is Saskatchewan’s official animal. The deer gets its name from its white under-tail, which it flashes in alarm when startled.

The provincial flower is the western red lily. These flowers grow best in moist meadows, so Saskatchewan is the perfect place for them.
 
Along with Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan has an official fruit: Saskatoon berry. Similar to blueberries but a bit more tart, Saskatoon berries are used to make a popular Canadian dessert called Saskatoon pie.

Saskatchewan’s flag has green and gold, to represent forests in the north and grain fields in the south. The shield on the left shows an English lion with three sheaves of wheat; on the right is a Western red lily.

Yukon

The Yukon is one of Canada’s three northern territories. It shares its western border with the American state of Alaska. Many of the settlements in the Yukon, including Whitehorse and Dawson City, were created during the famous Klondike Gold Rush of the late 1800s when over 100,000 people came to the area searching for gold. These days, the Yukon’s total population is less than half that number. Sparsely populated and full of rugged mountains, the Yukon is a fantastic place for outdoor activities like hiking and mountaineering. It is also famous for its hot springs and view of the Northern Lights, which can be seen 240 nights of the year.
 
Territory capital: Whitehorse

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The official bird is the raven. Ravens are highly intelligent birds found everywhere throughout the Yukon. They feature prominently in the myths and legends of the Indigenous people in the area.

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Fireweed is the official flower of the Yukon territory. It is a brightly coloured wildflower that blooms along roadsides and river banks from July to September. It is called fireweed because of its ability to quickly begin growing in areas that have been destroyed by wildfire.

​​Yukon’s flag is green, white, and blue, representing forests, snow, and lakes respectively. In the centre is a shield with a Malamute sled dog above and the official flower below.

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