Canada the land of maple syrup and ice hockey
the great white North is not only known for its breathtaking scenery but also Harbors some of
the most jaw-dropping and unconventional Secrets you've never heard before you might be thinking
we will explore the longest coastline of Canada which takes 4.5 years if you walk non-stop around
it or maybe you might assume we will talk about the fresh Lakes of Canada or the fact that 20%
of the world's fresh water is in Canada no we won't Canada boasts
some of the most jaw-dropping
statistics but you must already be familiar with them and we're taking a detour from the obvious
today what if we told you there's a side to Canada that goes beyond the ordinary in this video we're
peeling back the layers and revealing the quirky the unexpected and the downright mind-blowing
facts that will leave you in awe trust me even if you think you know Canada like the back of
your hand you're in for a surprise the zombie apocalypse plan did you know that
Canada has an
official zombie apocalypse plan Yes you heard it right the Canadian government has an emergency
preparedness guide that includes tips on how to survive a zombie invasion they have made clear
that those hungry flailing and murderous Undead would not be welcome on the frostier side of the
border the Winnipeg Free Press even reported that the Centers for Disease Control and prevention
have embraced the idea of incorporating zombie preparedness into their educational materials
b
elieve it or not the province of Quebec once flirted with the notion of organizing a full-on
zombie themed emergency training exercise it's all in good fun but hey you never know when the undead
might decide to take a stroll through the Rockies imagine preparing for a zombie apocalypse in the
Serene Landscapes of Canada if that's something you'd be up for we're just getting started so
watch till the end of this video And subscribe for more of such Secrets at your destination
the great maple
syrup Heist we all know Canada is famous for its maple syrup but did you know
that there was a great maple syrup heist in 2012 thieves stole around 3,000 tons of maple syrup
from a strategic Reserve in Quebec valued at $18 million at that time creating one of the sweetest
crimes in history isn't it funny Would you dare to pull off a maple syrup Heist For the Love of
pancakes but on a serious note maple syrup is a huge business in Canada as the country produces
80% supply of the world's map
le syrup the syrup Bandits were eventually caught but the incident
remains an amusing chapter in Canada's culinary history Hudson Bay has less gravity now it's time
to get ready for a jaw-dropping fact friends back in the 1960s a group of geophysicists stumbled
upon something intriguing while studying the area the discovery of weaker gravity in Hudson
Bay it's an Arctic Bay of water that has puzzled scientists for decades to date the mystery
behind this phenomenon remains unsolved but scien
tists speculate it might be linked to to
the Earth's crust rebounding after the last ice age you see during the Ice Age the weight
of massive ice sheets caused the Earth's crust to sink and when the ice eventually melted the
crust began to bounce back this rebound effect could be the reason behind the reduced gravity
in Hudson Bay we're not done yet here's where it gets interesting this weaker gravity in Hudson
Bay plays tricks on passing satellites satellites cruising in polar orbits exper
ience a slight
dip in speed and a shift in traj when flying over the Hudson Bay lowlands but hold on despite
the gravitational anomaly Hudson Bay lowlands isn't some magical place where you can just
float away like a character in a Sci-Fi movie the world's longest skating rink next up let's
lace up your skates and hit the ice every winter in Ontario Canada something magical happens
what seems like an ordinary Canal turns into the extraordinary 7.8 km rid Canal Skateway
the world's longest
naturally Frozen skating rink it's like a winter wonderland waiting to
be explored to give you a sense of its size imagine a skating rink so massive that you could
easily fit 90 olympic sized hockey rinks within its frozen Embrace that's not just a rink it's
a skating Kingdom and it can welcome a whopping 20,000 skating enthusiasts every single day during
the winter season talk about a grand winter party but what makes this Frozen Paradise even more
incredible is that despite the sheer size
and the amenity provided you can glide and twirl on
this icy strip without worrying about your budget because it's absolutely free imagine the joy of
skating against the backdrop of the Winter Chill surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of Ontario
if you're following along in this video which of these Canadian Secrets have caught your attention
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six time zones when you travel from one country to another you look for the time zone of the country
you are going to visit so you can set your clock accordingly but when you are visiting Canada you
might be confused as the country does not have one time zone but encompa
sses a remarkable six time
zones this is because of the vast size of Canada when you look at the map Canada stretches from 52°
to 141° West and per time zone is only 15° wide covering Pacific mountain central eastern Atlantic
and New Finland each of them has a 1-hour interval except for Newland which has a 30 minute interval
so when you travel through the great white North not only are you traversing diverse Landscapes but
you're also navigating through a unique experience of of time travel
within its borders it's like
time itself has a different flavor depending on where you stand in this expansive country and
you'll probably get to enjoy the sunsets and Rises six times over Canada as cold as Mars Canada once
hit a cold note that's downright Martian in the Cozy Village of Snag Yukon on February 3rd 1947
the temperature dropped to an icy - 63° c yikes that's enough to freeze a Yeti's beer in this
moment of icy Stillness I think we just saw a polar bear shiver in sympathy Joke
s Aside despite
such a chilly climate Canada doesn't shy away from Winter fun in fact welcoming these interactive
winter sports like skiing hockey and snowboarding is like a Canadian thumbing its nose at the chilly
weather in Churchill Manitoba nobody locks their doors it's a common practice to leave the doors
of your home and car unlocked in Churchill isn't it weird but why are they too generous or overly
trusting well no the open doors are not to welcome visitors but it's a safety measure
for unexpected
face-to-face encounters with polar bears picture this instead of risking a surprise meeting with
these majestic creatures Outdoors people keep their doors ajar offering a potential Escape Route
for anyone who might need it so next time you're at the polar bear capital of the world remember
that open doors aren't just to Courtesy they're your Lifeline in this chilly encounter with the
Arctic royalty instead of just ticking off the usual touristy sites and predictable photos
during your vacation uncover surprising facts that will change the way you travel and if you
want to learn more about interesting facts of a destination make sure you subscribe because I'll
be talking more about that in upcoming videos The Haunted Hall of Fame are you ready for a chilling
fact the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto is rumored to be haunted in the heart of downtown Toronto
lies the legendary Hockey Hall of Fame where the greats of the game are immortalized yet amidst
the celebra
tion of hockey history Whispers of a different kind of visitor echo through its
hallowed holes Legend has it that dorothia may Elliot known as Dorothy haunts the second floor
formerly a Bank of Montreal Branch the building became the Hall of Fame in 1993 Dorothy was a
former bank teller there who took her life in the vault in 1953 employees have reported strange
occurrences since the 1950s including flickering lights and unexplained sounds after the bank
moved peculiar events persisted when
the Hall of Fame took over people go as far as avoiding the
area after 6:00 p.m. leaving one to wonder what lurks in the shadows Dawson City's bizarre drink
imagine a double shot of alcohol garnished with a pickled human toe instead of the usual lime or
Olive but don't worry you do not need to eat the toe it just needs to touch your lips if you are
in Dawson City Yukon you can experience this at a Downtown hotel isn't it bizarre yes it is but it's
what makes Canada a Place full of surprise
s here the hotels serve the infamous sour toe cocktail
a unique tradition dating back to the 1970s which all started during prohibition and today nearly
105,000 brave souls have joined the sour toe Cocktail Club in this quirky ritual people donate
their toes often severed due to frostbite or other reasons and guess what if you accidentally swallow
the toe get ready to cough up a hefty $2,500 fine but fear not in case of an unintentional toe Feast
kind Souls step up to donate freshly severed
toes ensuring this strange but utterly captivating
tradition lives on have you heard about it before if not then this eye popping fact deserves
one one in five Canadians wrap your head around another incredible Fact one in five Canadians
wasn't born in Canada yes you've heard it right Canada's immigrant story goes way back to the 16th
century when European colonizers first set foot on its Shores fast forward to today and the trend
is still going strong every year Canada welcomes nearly hal
f a million new immigrants that's one
of the highest rates per population globally as of 2023 the Canadian Melting Pot boasts over
8 million immigrants with permanent residents making up a solid 20% of the entire population
that's like having a global mix right in the heart of Canada just imagine the different
backgrounds stories and experiences that make up this diverse slice of the Canadian pie it's
not just a number it's a reflection of the rich cultural tapestry that makes Canada truly
unique
so here we are folks with the 10 most interesting facts about Canada a City full of Frozen wonders
from its unique geography to its diverse culture and of of course it's unconventional facts
this country is no doubt a hub of Amazement if you've enjoyed this journey through the
great white North and want more fascinating insights like these don't forget to hit that like
button and subscribe for more wonders of this world for now which one of these lesser known
facts did you least exp
ect please tell us in the comments below the adventure is just getting
started so let's move on to the next destination
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10 Secrets You Wish You Knew About Canada!