Sunshine Canada facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sunshine Canada |
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| Genre | short film |
| Country of origin |  Canada |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company(s) | National Film Board of Canada |
| Release | |
| Original network | CBC Television |
| Original release | 4 July – 5 September 1967 |
Sunshine Canada was a special Canadian TV show. It was a series of short films that aired on CBC Television in 1967. This show was made especially for kids and helped celebrate Canada's 100th birthday!
About Sunshine Canada
This TV series was created by the National Film Board of Canada. It was designed to teach young Canadians about their country's history and achievements. The show helped everyone celebrate the Canadian Centennial, which marked 100 years since Canada became a country.
What the Show Was About
Sunshine Canada featured many interesting topics. Each episode explored a different part of Canadian life or history. Here are some examples of what kids could learn:
- The amazing discovery of insulin by Frederick Banting and Charles Herbert Best. Insulin is a very important medicine used to treat diabetes.
- How the city of Montreal was first established.
- The famous Musical Ride performed by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). This is a show where police officers on horseback perform cool tricks.
- The incredible Saint Lawrence Seaway, a system of canals and locks that lets ships travel from the Atlantic Ocean deep into North America.
When You Could Watch It
This half-hour show was broadcast twice a week. You could watch Sunshine Canada on Tuesdays and Thursdays. It aired at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern time). The series ran for a little over two months. It started on July 4, 1967, and finished on September 5, 1967.
