Canada

Canada: A Vast Landscape of Beauty and Diversity

Canada, the second-largest country in the world, invites adventurers to its expansive terrains and multicultural cities. Nestled in North America, its history is a rich tapestry woven by Indigenous peoples, French and British colonialism, and a mosaic of immigrant cultures. A confederation formed in 1867, today's Canada is celebrated for its political and social progressiveness, vast natural resources, and commitment to preserving the environment.

Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering over 9.98 million square kilometres (3.85 million square miles), making it the world's second-largest country by total area. Its southern and western border with the United States, stretching 8,891 kilometres (5,525 mi), is the world's longest bi-national land border. Canada's capital is Ottawa, and its three largest metropolitan areas are TorontoMontreal, and Vancouver.

From Indigenous Roots to a Multicultural Nation

Canada's story begins with the Indigenous peoples, followed by the age of exploration that led to French and British settlements. The nation's evolution into a diverse and inclusive society is reflected in its cities and institutions.

Toronto: The Urban Mosaic

Toronto, Canada's largest city, is a bustling metropolis famed for the iconic CN Tower, vibrant neighborhoods representing cultures from around the globe, and a thriving arts scene, embodied by the renowned Toronto International Film Festival.

The Canadian Rockies: Nature's Majesty

The majestic Canadian Rockies offer awe-inspiring vistas, with national parks like Banff and Jasper providing outdoor enthusiasts with endless opportunities for hiking, wildlife spotting, and embracing the serene beauty of Canada's wilderness.

Vancouver: Pacific Gem

On the Pacific coast, Vancouver is known for its scenic beauty, set against a backdrop of mountains and sea, with a laid-back atmosphere that encapsulates the West Coast lifestyle.

Québec City: European Charm in North America

Québec City offers a slice of Europe with its cobblestone streets, the fortress of La Citadelle, and the annual Winter Carnival, showcasing the joie de vivre of French-Canadian culture.

The Maritimes: A Seafaring Heritage

In the Maritimes, provinces like Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador share a deep connection with the Atlantic, lighthouses dotting the coastline and fishing villages offering fresh seafood and tales of the sea.

From the Arctic tundra of Nunavut to the Niagara Falls' roaring waters, Canada is a country of dramatic landscapes and friendly cities. With travel.frogsfolly.com, uncover the natural splendor and warm culture of Canada. Join us on a journey from sea to sea, exploring a land where each province has a story, and every landscape feels like a new world.

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<p>Excerpt from <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yorkdale_station" rel="noreferrer nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yorkdale_station</a>:<br />
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Yorkdale was designed by Arthur Erickson. The station is above ground, and also above street level. It has two tracks: northbound and southbound, and has a centre platform. A dramatic vaulted glass roof spans the length of the single centre platform. It terminates symmetrically at escalators and stairs at both ends of the platform, creating the appearance of a glass dome. The interior walls of the station at platform level are unfinished concrete, but artistically cast, and curve over the tracks to form the ceiling. The shape of the windows on these walls recalls the oval windows of subway trains. On the exterior, these concrete walls are clad with stainless steel.<br />
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Handrails on stairs leading to the platform are backlit. Platform shelters are unique to the station, designed in the oval shape which dominates many features in the station, with large windows. Like the centre pillars which hold X-shaped structural supports—distinctive in Toronto's rapid transit system to the station—they are clad in unpainted metal panels.<br />
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Yorkdale station won a Governor General's Award for Architecture in 1982.<br />
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The station's glass roof originally featured an artwork by Michael Hayden—also responsible for the Sky's the Limit installation at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport—called Arc en ciel (French for &quot;rainbow&quot;). This piece consisted of a large number of mercury-vapour lamps painted in various colours that would light in a pattern, running along the station in the appropriate direction whenever a train went through. In the mid-1990s, it stopped working because of damaged transformers caused by water leakage. Each transformer would have cost just $28 to repair at the time; however, because the TTC had not budgeted for its continued maintenance, it was removed at the artist's request.<br />
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At a TTC meeting in September 2010, a deal was made for Oxford Properties, owner of Yorkdale Mall which connects to the station, to pay for the restoration of the installation. The plan calls for the rebuilt piece to use LED lights, allowing for a broader range and customization of colours and patterns. Hayden requested that a maintenance contract be included, and for the piece installed by a Toronto-based company. The cost of such a reinstallation was not known (the original installation cost $100,000) until 13 July 2016, when it was revealed that the Oxford Properties would pay for much of the $500,000 cost to re-install the art installation, with some of the funds being from a pool dedicated to community improvements.</p>
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Yorkdale was designed by Arthur Erickson. The station is above ground, and also above street level. It has two tracks: northbound and southbound, and has a centre platform. A dramatic vaulted glass roof spans the length of the single centre platform. It terminates symmetrically at escalators and stairs at both ends of the platform, creating the appearance of a glass dome. The interior walls of the station at platform level are unfinished concrete, but artistically cast, and curve over the tracks to form the ceiling. The shape of the windows on these walls recalls the oval windows of subway trains. On the exterior, these concrete walls are clad with stainless steel.<br />
<br />
Handrails on stairs leading to the platform are backlit. Platform shelters are unique to the station, designed in the oval shape which dominates many features in the station, with large windows. Like the centre pillars which hold X-shaped structural supports—distinctive in Toronto's rapid transit system to the station—they are clad in unpainted metal panels.<br />
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Yorkdale station won a Governor General's Award for Architecture in 1982.<br />
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The station's glass roof originally featured an artwork by Michael Hayden—also responsible for the Sky's the Limit installation at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport—called Arc en ciel (French for &quot;rainbow&quot;). This piece consisted of a large number of mercury-vapour lamps painted in various colours that would light in a pattern, running along the station in the appropriate direction whenever a train went through. In the mid-1990s, it stopped working because of damaged transformers caused by water leakage. Each transformer would have cost just $28 to repair at the time; however, because the TTC had not budgeted for its continued maintenance, it was removed at the artist's request.<br />
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At a TTC meeting in September 2010, a deal was made for Oxford Properties, owner of Yorkdale Mall which connects to the station, to pay for the restoration of the installation. The plan calls for the rebuilt piece to use LED lights, allowing for a broader range and customization of colours and patterns. Hayden requested that a maintenance contract be included, and for the piece installed by a Toronto-based company. The cost of such a reinstallation was not known (the original installation cost $100,000) until 13 July 2016, when it was revealed that the Oxford Properties would pay for much of the $500,000 cost to re-install the art installation, with some of the funds being from a pool dedicated to community improvements.</p>
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<p>Morgan Toney<br />
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Musique folk mi’kmaq et celtique<br />
Spectacle Heal The Divide<br />
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Les Mi’kmaq furent sans doute les premiers à rencontrer l’explorateur européen John Cabot en 1497, sur la côte est de l’actuel Canada atlantique. Aujourd’hui, cet esprit d’accueil et de rencontre entre deux mondes s’exprime dans la musique et le violon de Morgan Toney, révélation roots du Cap-Breton.<br />
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Fort de millénaires de traditions, Morgan Toney marie l’héritage écossais de cette île de la Nouvelle-Écosse aux chants, aux histoires et à la langue mi’kmaq pour créer son propre style musical : le «mi’kmaltic», un mélange unique de mi’kmaq et de celtique.<br />
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Avec fierté, Morgan Toney partage avec le reste du Canada et le monde entier les traditions du peuple L’nu, riches d’enseignements universels. Aux côtés de Keith Mullins (guitare, chant et percussions) et de Ryan Roberts (mandoline et chant), il crée une véritable fusion culturelle, un pont entre deux mondes, et ouvre la voie vers la vérité et la réconciliation.<br />
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Morgan Toney<br />
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Mi'kmaq Folk and Celtic Music<br />
Show name : Heal The Divide<br />
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The Mi’kmaq were likely among the first to encounter European explorer John Cabot in 1497, on the east coast of what is now Atlantic Canada. Today, this spirit of welcome and exchange between two worlds is expressed through the music and fiddle playing of Morgan Toney, a roots revelation from Cape Breton. Drawing on millennia of tradition, Morgan Toney blends the Scottish heritage of this Nova Scotia island with Mi’kmaq songs, stories, and language to create his own musical style: “Mi’kmaltic,” a unique fusion of Mi’kmaq and Celtic influences.<br />
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With pride, Morgan Toney shares the traditions of the L’nu people—rich in universal teachings—with the rest of Canada and the world. Alongside Keith Mullins (guitar, vocals, and percussion) and Ryan Roberts (mandolin and vocals), he creates a true cultural fusion, a bridge between two worlds, and helps pave the way toward truth and reconciliation.</p>
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