Islands and Bays
Canada's islands and bays include some of the most beautiful in the world with the British Columbia nature preserves on the Pacific Ocean and the maritime provinces and smaller islands on the Atlantic shores. See more »
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Canada's physical features are diverse, including coastal plains, vast prairie lands, forests, the Great Lakes and the Arctic Archipelago.
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Lakes
The Great Lakes are perhaps the most recognized lakes in Canada. Other Canadian lakes include Great Slave Lake, one of the deepest in the world, and Great Bear Lake, one of the largest pristine lakes in the world. See more »
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Mountains
The western half of Canada boasts the largest mountain range with the Coast Mountains and the Canadian Rockies, but it is the Yukon Territory's Logan Mountain that earns the highest peak award at more than 18,000 feet high. See more »
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National Parks and Landmarks
There are more than 40 national parks and landmarks and at least one in all of Canada's 13 territories and provinces. The only national landmark is the Pingo National Landmark in the Northwest Territories. See more »
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Rivers
Canadian rivers vary greatly in size and significance. The three longest rivers are the Mackenzie, St. Lawrence and the Nelson, respectively. See more »
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The Rideau Canal
Rideau Canal, a waterway in Ontario, Canada, connecting the Ottawa River at Ottawa with Lake Ontario at Kingston.
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The Assiniboine River
Assiniboine River, a river in Canada, about 590 miles (950 km) long. From its source in southeastern Saskatchewan the Assiniboine flows generally southeastward into Manitoba.
Great Bear Lake
Great Bear Lake, the largest lake exclusively in Canadian territory. Its area is 12,096 square miles (31,328 km2).
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