{"id":24728,"date":"2020-12-16T18:38:49","date_gmt":"2020-12-16T17:38:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/?p=24728"},"modified":"2025-02-20T17:20:28","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T16:20:28","slug":"crazy-true-facts-usa-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/crazy-true-facts-usa-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"12 unbelievable facts about the USA and Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Did you know that the Statue of Liberty isn\u2019t actually in New York? Or that there\u2019s a place in North America where you have to pay to see the sunset? Here are 13 surprising facts about the USA and Canada that you probably didn\u2019t know about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Canada has the most lakes in the world<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not only does Canada have some of the largest lakes in the world, it also has the most. In fact, a whopping 62% of lakes can be found in Canada. With Trafalgar, you can see some of the country\u2019s most beautiful lakes firsthand, from the crystal-clear Lake Louise in the Canadian Rockies, to overlooking Lake Ontario by helicopter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EXPERIENCE THIS ON:<\/em><\/strong> Canada\u2019s Rockies<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. The North Pole is an actual place in Alaska<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The North Pole exists outside of Christmas movies and stories \u2014 it\u2019s a festive little town just outside of Fairbanks, Alaska. Complete with year-round decorations and streets called \u201cSanta Claus Lane\u201d and \u201cKris Kringle Drive\u201d, it\u2019s a must-see if you love Christmas! Visit it on one of our vacations to the United States<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EXPERIENCE THIS ON: <\/em><\/strong>Majestic Alaska<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. There is a sunrise in Hawaii that you have to pay to see<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Yes, you read that correctly. Haleakala National Park in Maui charges an entrance fee for cars entering the park between 3am and 7am. The fee was established to prevent overcrowding so that every visitor can experience the spectacle to its fullest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to experience it for yourself, our Best of Hawaii <\/a>tour has a full day of free time in Maui at the end of the trip which you can use to see this spectacular sight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Winnie-the-Pooh has Canadian roots<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fictional bear that you know and love is actually based off a real bear who was named after the Canadian city of Winnipeg. Winnie was a Canadian black bear who lived in London Zoo and was often visited by Christopher Milne, the son of the author of Winnie-the-Pooh<\/em>, A.A. Milne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Canadians eat \u201cBeavertails\u201d \u2014 and they\u2019re delicious<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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For Canadians, a delicious winter treat is a fried donut, which is shaped like a beavertail and covered in sweet toppings like cinnamon, sugar and chocolate. The dessert originated in Ottawa in 1978 and has been a hit ever since. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

EXPERIENCE THIS ON:<\/em><\/strong> Canada\u2019s Northern Lights<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED CONTENT:<\/em><\/strong>9 iconic Canadian dishes you need to try next time you visit Canada<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. There are more cattle than people in Montana<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Montana is the fourth largest state in terms of size, but it\u2019s the third least dense. In fact, the sprawling land is home to an estimated 2.6 million cows, which is more than twice the number of people. See for yourself on Trafalgar\u2019s Wild West Cowboy tour<\/a>, where we take you to a guest ranch near Yellowstone National Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. America\u2019s oldest pizzeria is still open today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lombardi\u2019s opened in 1905 in New York\u2019s Little Italy neighbourhood and has been serving mouth-watering pizza ever since.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Canadian winters can reach -20 degrees Celsius<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The rumours are true \u2014 Canadian winters are cold! In many parts of the country, like Winnipeg, Whitehorse and Saskatoon, temperatures average at -20 degrees Celsius in the heart of winter. Canadians make the most of the cold season by bundling up and enjoying winter activities, like skiing and ice hockey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED CONTENT: <\/em><\/strong>7 unforgettable experience you can do with Trafalgar in Canada<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. The United States has no official language<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even though the majority of Americans speak English as their first language, the country doesn\u2019t actually have an official language. Spanish is the second most popular language and French, German, Arabic and Vietnamese are also common in many states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED CONTENT: <\/em><\/strong>21 bucket list experiences you can only have in the USA<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. New York used to be New Amsterdam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In the 1600s, what\u2019s now New York was once known as New Amsterdam by Dutch settlers. You can spot the similarities and learn more about New York\u2019s rich cultural history on Trafalgar\u2019s New York Explorer tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EXPERIENCE THIS ON: <\/em><\/strong>New York Explorer<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. Alaska was purchased from Russia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In 1867, the year that Canada became a country, Russia sold Alaska to the United States for $7.2 million. However, Alaska didn\u2019t become recognized as a state until years later in 1959.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12. Canada is home to the biggest forest region in the world<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Almost half of Canada\u2019s land is covered in forest, and one of its major forest regions, Boreal, is known as the largest intact forest on earth. The Boreal forest consumes over 16 million square meters, or one third of the world\u2019s forested area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know any other interesting facts about the USA and Canada? Share them in the comments!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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