- Between 1850 and 1860, as many
as 20,000 African Americans moved
to Canada. Canada’s black population
increased drastically during this time
and grew to 60,000. Not all blacks who
settled in Canada were former slaves.
Some were free blacks who moved
because they were afraid they would be
illegally captured and sold into slavery
if they stayed in the States. After the
passage of the Fugitive Slave Act,
no black man or woman felt safe
living in the United States.
4. Street performers entertain tourists
and locals alike across Canada. Called
“busking,” it is an ancient art that
began in Egypt. Canada hosts several
busking festivals that draw musicians,
dancers, mimics, and other performers
from overseas and across Canada.
- Each Canadian region has its own
unique food. In Quebec, you can
enjoy poutine—French fries topped
with gravy and cheese curds.
Spanning 230 feet
above the Capilano
River in North
Vancouver, British
Columbia, the
Capilano Suspension
Bridge is one of the
city’s top tourist
destinations.
I^ ca
n’t^
get
ove
r^ ho
w^ lo
ng^ th
is^ is!
