In 1535, two Indian Youths told Jacques Cartier about the route to "kanata." They were referring to the village of Stadacona; "kanata" was simply the Huron-Iroquois word for "village" or "settlement." But for want of another name, Cartier used "Canada" to refer not only to Stadacona (the site of present day Quebec City), but also to the entire area subject to its chief, Donnacona. The name was soon applied to a much larger area: maps in 1547 designated everything north of the St. Lawrence River as "Canada."
Cartier also called the St. Lawrence River the "rivière de Canada", a name used until the early 1600s. By 1616, although the entire region was known as New France, the area along the great river of Canada and the Gulf of St. Lawrence was still called Canada.

Soon explorers and fur traders opened up territory to the west and to the south and the area depicted as "Canada" grew. In the early 1700s, the name referred to all lands in what is now the American Midwest and as far south as the present day Louisiana.
The first use of "Canada" as an official name came in 1791 when the Province of Quebec was divided into the colonies of Upper and Lower Canada. In 1841, the two Canadas were again united under one name, the Province of Canada. At the time of Confederation, the new country assumed the name of Canada.

Canada is a country occupying most of northern North America. It is the world's second-largest country by total area, and extends from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean.
Canada shares land borders with the United States to the northwest and south.

Niagara Falls is a great place to visit for all seasons. Although the winter is cold, it has a special magic of its own and the landscape is totally transformed. There is the International Winter Festival of Lights held by the falls from November to January. Greece guide greek hotels
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Spring brings thousands of tulips and daffodils. Summers are mainly warm and sunny, and fall brings a magnificent array of colours along the banks of the river and in the many parks.

Nestled on the banks of the majestic Ottawa, Rideau and Gatineau Rivers, Ottawa is one of the most beautiful G8 capitals in the world. A thriving international technology and business centre and world class tourism and convention destination, Ottawa is also rich in culture and heritage with its many national institutions, parklands, waterways and historic architecture.Greece guide greek hotels
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Montreal is a cosmopolitan city in which about two thirds of the people speak French. The culture and atmosphere of the Canadian city have also remained predominantly French. Montreal is the second largest metropolitan area in Canada and one of the world's largest inland seaports. The commercial hub of Canada, it is a leading financial and manufacturing center. It is also one of Canada's oldest cities.Greece guide greek hotels
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Toronto Canada is a modern city that is still very much in touch with its past. We have historic houses, buildings and whole neighbourhoods that were built more than a century ago. Heritage Toronto believes that the historic buildings around us provide continuity, insight into our communities, and an enriched quality of life. They help give Toronto a distinct identity.Greece guide greek hotels
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Vancouver is a city in south-western British Columbia, Canada. The city is named after Captain George Vancouver, an English explorer. Vancouver City Council adopted a program that provides for public and private-sector funding of public art. In keeping with similar programs which distinguish major cities worldwide,

The largest city in Alberta - Canada ,Calgary is located in the south-western part of the province.The Calgary Tower located in downtown Calgary, the distinct shape of the tower rises 191 meters above the city.

Edmonton Alberta Canada has more green space (over 460 parks) than any other city in Canada. In fact, our river valley forms the country's longest urban park.Greece guide greek hotels
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