Seven Wonders of Canada facts for kids
The Seven Wonders of Canada was a fun competition held in 2007 by CBC Television and CBC Radio One. They wanted to find out what Canadians thought were the country's "seven wonders." People nominated their favorite places and things, and then everyone could vote online for a short list of ideas.
After the public vote, a group of judges – Ra McGuire, Roy MacGregor, and Roberta L. Jamieson – chose the final seven wonders. They looked at how important these places were geographically and how inspiring they felt. The chosen wonders were announced on June 7, 2007. They are the Sleeping Giant, Niagara Falls, the Bay of Fundy, Nahanni National Park Reserve, the Northern Lights, the Rockies, and the Cabot Trail.
CBC's Chosen Wonders of Canada
The judges picked these seven amazing places and natural events as Canada's wonders:
| Picture | Wonder | Where it is | Province or Territory | Votes Received |
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The canoe | 17,470 | ||
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The igloo | Northern Canada | 11,082 | |
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Niagara Falls | Niagara River | Ontario | 81,818 |
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Old Quebec | Quebec City | Quebec | 20,880 |
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Pier 21 | Halifax | Nova Scotia | 11,225 |
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Prairie Skies | Canadian Prairies | 14,836 | |
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The Rockies | Western Canada | Alberta & British Columbia | 55,630 |
Top Seven Voted by Canadians
These are the top seven wonders that Canadians voted for the most:
| Picture | Wonder | Where it is | Province or Territory | Votes Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sleeping Giant | Thunder Bay | Ontario | 177,305 |
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Niagara Falls | Niagara River | Ontario | 81,818 |
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Bay of Fundy | Atlantic Canada | New Brunswick & Nova Scotia | 67,670 |
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Nahanni National Park Reserve | Northern Canada | Northwest Territories | 64,920 |
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Northern Lights | Northern Canada | 61,417 | |
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The Rockies | Western Canada | Alberta & British Columbia | 55,630 |
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Cabot Trail | Cape Breton Island | Nova Scotia | 44,073 |
You can see all the voting results here: Full voting results
Images for kids
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Giant trees at Cathedral Grove
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The tall CN Tower in Toronto
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Confederation Bridge connecting Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick
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The unique Crooked Trees in Saskatchewan
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Cypress Hills, a beautiful park
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Historic Dawson City in Yukon
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The Dempster Highway, a northern road
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Drumheller, known for its badlands
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Grand Beach on Lake Winnipeg
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Gros Morne National Park in Newfoundland
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Haida Gwaii, islands off British Columbia
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The Hartland Covered Bridge
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An ice road in Northern Canada
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The Library of Parliament in Ottawa
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Manicouagan Reservoir, a large lake
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Manitoba Legislative Building
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Manitoulin Island in Lake Huron
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A delicious Montreal bagel
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Mount Thor, a very steep mountain
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The Museum of Civilization (now Canadian Museum of History)
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Narcisse Snake Dens, home to many garter snakes
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The historic Northwest Passage
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A temple on Number 5 Road
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Percé Rock, a famous rock formation
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The Porcupine Caribou Herd
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An Inukshuk in Rankin Inlet
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The Rideau Canal, a historic waterway
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The Saguenay Fjord
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The Spiral Tunnels in the Rockies
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The famous Stanley Cup
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The Trans-Canada Highway
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Tuktoyaktuk Pingos, unique ice hills
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The Vegreville egg, a giant Ukrainian Easter egg
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The Vimy Memorial in France, honoring Canadians
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Wreck Beach in British Columbia
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See also
In Spanish: Siete maravillas de Canadá para niños
