Here we hope to assist you with your understanding of Canada and its people by detailing a range of facts & figures, historical anecdotes, a map and photo gallery of some of Canada’s most picturesque spots.

For the traveller who needs to know more about preparing for their trip, an array of interesting information is provided under our ‘Useful Information’ section. Here you will discover tips on how to pack your bags, what travellers on even the strictest budgets can expect to pay on a daily basis, plus learn more about Canada’s unique culture and social ways.

Canada is a major immigration country; approximately one in six of its 32.2 million people were born outside of Canada. Their countries of origin include the UK, China, Italy, Greece, India, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Malaysia and many others.

Canada receives about 200,000 to 250,000 immigrants each year. More than a quarter of this number comes from Asian countries. Canada has two official languages—English and French—however, approximately 17% of the population speak languages other than these.

Canada’s fertility rate sits at 1.61 children per female, which is well below the replacement rate, since Canada’s population is ageing rapidly (median age is 37.8 years and rising). Much of Canada’s population growth is due to immigration and this is expected to continue throughout the 21st century.