Shannon's Amazing Race Canada

Terry Fox Memorial, St.Johns Newfoundland.

Terry Fox is is a very well known Canadian hero. Terry had lost his leg from cancer. Terry wanted to run from one end of Canada to the other on this artificial leg. Terry’s dream was to raise enough money to find a cure for cancer. No one told Terry to go out and raise money: he decided to run for cancer because he truly wanted to end cancer, not just because someone told him to. Terry had started his run by dipping his artificial leg into the Atlantic ocean on April 12, 1980. Terry ran about 42 kilometers a day, even through storms and heavy rain. After 143 days and 5373 kilometers of running, Terry was forced to stop because he learned that his cancer had spread to his lungs. Terry’s Marathon of Hope ended at Thunder Bay, Ontario. This memorial to one of Canada’s greatest heroes, will be the starting point of the race!

The Royal Ontario Museum

The Rom is Canada’s largest museum. The ROM does very important research with governments, not just the Canadian government. The ROM has about 1 million visitors a year. In 2014, a small team from the ROM went to Newfoundland to save the skeleton and heart of a blue whale that had washed ashore. That blue whale heart was the first blue whale heart ever preserved, which proved that Canada has many smart and intelligent scientists and researchers. The First Nations are a very important part of Canada. They were the first people to ever live on Canada. The First Nations welcomed the early settlers with open arms and taught them many life skills and some tricks to get food and other items. The First Nations have done a lot for our country and it is important to remember what they did for us which is why it is important for this challenge be related to the First Nations. Feathers are also an important part of First Nation's culture which is why they are a part of this challenge.

Casa Loma

The castle now serves as a museum and landmark to Canada, especially Toronto. Casa Loma is the largest home/house ever built in Canada. The magnificent castle has 98 rooms, huge towers and a stable connected the the castle by a tunnel. The castle is one of the things you should see if you are a tourist in Toronto. 300 000 people visit the castle every year. It is important for a challenge to take place at Casa Loma because the castle shows that Canada has some amazing architecture.

Capilano Suspension Bridge

The Capilano Suspension Bridge is a magnificent bridge 70 meters above the Capilano River in British Columbia. The bridge is also 140 meters long. In the holiday season, beautiful lights decorate the long bridge. The river was originally called the Kia’palano, meaning beautiful river in First Nation. The developer of the bridge, George Mackay, invited First Nations to place totem poles around the park. Since the park has totem poles, the park shows the cultures of the First Nations, which is an important thing to represent.When you walk on the bridge, you can see the beautiful landscape of the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. The park is a great exaple of Canadain landscape.

Husky Oil Plant In Calgary

The oil industry is very important to Canada. Oil is a huge source of energy in Canada. The oil industry doesn’t just give us gas and energy, it also provides jobs and helps the Canadian economy. Everyday, Canadians use many different thing that are made from oil, or contain oil. Oil and natural gas together provide more than half of the world’s energy. The oil industry also helps to make Canada’s economy stronger, since other countries might buy oil from Canada. Alberta has most of Canada’s oil plants.

Whitehorse,Yukon

Whitehorse,Yukon

Whitehorse is the capital of Yukon. About two thirds of the people who live in Yukon live in Whitehorse. The Northern Lights are an amazing natural light show. Northern lights happen when charged particles from the sun meet with gas particles from the Earth. The Northern lights are a great example of one of the many beautiful sights to see in Canada. In Yukon, most of the land is untouched wilderness which shows the beauty of Canadian landscape and nature.

Distillery District

The Distillery District is a very important historical site in Canada. The District began as a distillery that manufactured liquor. The distillery then grew to become the largest distillery in the world, which was a huge accomplishment to Canada. The district is now a historical site that shows the architecture and design of the Victorian era. You can also see many galleries and shows at the district. It is important that a team member to name the art galleries because the galleries are an important part of Canadian art in history. The district not only has galleries: you can also shop and eat there

Old Quebec City

Old Quebec is a very important part of Canada. The city turned 400 years old in 2008! That’s older than Canada! The city is very popular because it shows history, architecture and french and english culture. Old Quebec is one of the oldest civilizations in North America. Some of the structures in the city are from the 1600’s or the 1700’s which show visitors what the architecture was like back then.It is important for a challenge to be at Old Quebec because it shows how Canadian culture was 4000 years ago.

Hudson's Bay store in Winnepeg, Manitoba

The Hudson’s Bay plays an important part in Canadian history. In the 1700’s fur trading became popular and the demand for beaver pelts were extremely high. The First Nations agreed to trade their beaver pelts for guns, metals and other manufactured items. As the Hudson’s Bay did better because of the popularity of the beaver pelts, the Hudson’s Bay opened their first store and began to expand all over Canada. The company brought business and money in to Canada. Our country would be very different without the Hudsons Bay so it is important to remember the company's part in our history. The Hudson's Bay is now a very sucessful company!

Parliament Hill,Ottawa

Parliament Hill is where the federal government can make new laws and change lives of Canadians. Parliament Hill is in Ottawa, the capital of Canada. The Parliament Hill gets about 3 million visitors and tourists a year. If you want to learn about the Canadian Confederation and Canada’s politics, the Parliament Hill is a great place to visit. The Prime Minister's office is also a part of Parliament Hill. Every year on Canada Day, thousands of people gather around Parliament Hill to celebrate our country. The Parliament Hill is a great place to go for both fun and to learn.