Canada Is Much Further South Than Most Maps Suggest
Canada looks like a country of snow and endless winter on the map, yet its six biggest cities land at the same latitude as London, Paris and even Florence.
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Nearly 4 Million People Chose Canada — Where Did They All Come From?
Canada is the second largest country in the world but has fewer people than California and Texas combined. It runs one of the most active immigration programs anywhere — and between 2015 and 2025, nearly 4 million people took it up on that offer.
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Who Controls the North Pole?
Six countries are staking claims to Arctic waters as ice disappears. Russia leads with 4.8 million square kilometers (1.85 million square miles), Canada has 4 million square kilometers (1.54 million square miles), Denmark claims 2.2 million square kilometers (843,345 square miles) through Greenland. What’s beneath the melting ice makes these claims worth fighting over.
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The Great Islands Map
Five years ago, I made a stylized Great Islands map. Recently I found Stephen Kennedy’s version, and it got me thinking about what actually lives in these lakes. When you see them as islands, you remember they’re not just water—they’re ecosystems packed with life.
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Most of America Has Colder Winters Than Canada’s Warmest City
Most of the United States gets colder in winter than Victoria, British Columbia. This temperature comparison map shows exactly which American regions stay warmer than Canada’s mildest city.
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Canada’s Shifting Climate Zones: Köppen-Geiger Maps from 1930 to 2099
Köppen-Geiger climate maps of Canada reveal dramatic northward shifts from 1901-1930 to 2077-2099. Animated comparisons show tundra retreating to Arctic islands, subarctic zones moving hundreds of kilometers north, tree line advancing, and southern continental climates warming under the ssp2-4.5 scenario.
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Hudson Bay vs. Great Britain: You could fit Great Britain entirely into Canada’s Hudson Bay!
Hudson Bay is large enough to swallow Great Britain entirely—and have space left over. Dive into this comparison of their surface area, depth, and height to learn just how massive Canada’s inland sea actually is.
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Should Canada Become the 51st State? Survey Results and Historical Context
A new survey reveals how Canadians feel about the idea of joining the U.S. as the 51st state. Spoiler: most say no. But why? Let’s explore the history, identity, and relationship between Canada and the U.S.
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Defense Scheme No. 1: How Canada Planned to Counter a US Invasion
In 1921, Canadian military planners created Defense Scheme No. 1 – an innovative strategy to counter potential US invasion through tactical raids and strategic disruption while awaiting British reinforcements.
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The Age of Urban Giants: Exploring North America’s Evolving Skylines
From the towering spires of New York to the gleaming towers of Vancouver, North American cities boast some of the world’s most impressive skylines. But have you ever wondered about the age of these urban giants? Our latest blog post dives into a captivating map that reveals the surprising age differences in skylines across the continent.
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