Websites for the study of Canada's geographic regions
Ecozones of Canada
Provides information of both marine and terrestrial ecozones. The information on each of the 15 terrestrial zones includes landforms, climate, plants, wildlife, and human activities.
Terrestrial Ecozones of Canada
Features descriptions for each of the 15 ecozones found in Canada. Maintained and produced by Parks Canada, so it also includes information on parks in each region.
Narrative Descriptions of Terrestrial Ecozones & Ecoregions of Canada
Provides mostly text-based information on climate, vegetation, landforms, soils, wildlife, and human activities of the Canadian ecozones.
Canada: Our Home & Native Land - Canada’s Geographical regions
Provides basic, easy to read information about the Prairie region, the Western Mountain / Cordillera region; the Maritime / Appalachian Highlands region; the St. Lawrence lowlands / Great Lakes region; the Canadian Shield; and the Tundra. Links to quick facts about the provinces.
Welcome to Canada’s North
The official homepage of the Government of Northwest Territories. Includes maps, links, a kids area, facts, details of the structure of government, etc.
Canada Conservation Programs - Arctic
Provides information about the Arctic region and its animals.
Great Lakes Information Network
Provides information about the Great Lakes ecosystem and economic region in both Canada and the United States. Information includes climate, human impact on the environment, economy, tourism, pollution, etc. Links to additional informaiton.
The Sierra Club Ecoregions Program
Provides links to information about the 21 ecoregions of North America. Click on the interactive map. Information is provided about the land, the economy, flora & fauna. The focus is on the activities of the Sierra club in each region.
Canadian Landscapes Fact Sheets
Provides an extensive collection of photographs taken by scientists from the Geological Survey of Canada over the last 30 years. Includes brief geological explanations. Searchable by province.
Canadiana - The Canadian Resource Page
This extensive site has a variety of links to private and Canadian government sites. Topics include: politics & history, technology, commerce, industry, science, education, heritage & culture, travel, tourism, news and information.
Instructional materials in Canadian studies
Features links to teaching resources in Canadian studies. Provides lesson plans, ideas, activities, background information on Canadian history, geography, law and social sciences.
About Canada Site
Provides links with information about Canada, its people, environment, history, culture, etc. Includes basic facts, symbols, national emblems, travel information, etc. Aimed at non-Canadians, so the information is fairly basic.
National Atlas of Canada
This extensive site provides many interactive learning opportunities about Canada and its geography. Includes quizzes, facts, hot topics, Canadian issues, teaching resources, historic maps, information about geographical names, and outline maps.
Canadian Atlas Online
Available in both English and French
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Updated February 2007.