GREGG DISTRIBUTORS LTD.

CANADACANADA

www.greggdistributors.ca or onVISIT US ON-LINE AT@greggltd @greggltd Gregg Distributors Ltd.

Sources of Reference:

COME VISIT US AT ONE OF OUR 24 LOCATIONS!

Mike Myers, a famous Canadian comedian, explains what he refers to as a “Canadian standoff”:A Canadian standoff is two people trying to go through the same door, and Canadians will just stand there for hours going “After you.” “Oh no, after you.” “But you’ve got groceries.”“I know, but it’s mostly junk food, so you go first.” And it goes on, and on, and on...

COAST TO COASTCOAST TO COAST

Adventures

Hidden Gems

peggy’s cove, nova scotia

Top of the world highway, yukon to alaska

perce rock, quebec

Probably the most iconic and even the most photographed lighthouse in Canada would be this

one at Peggy’s Cove (despite Nova Scotia having over 160 historic lighthouses). Various legends claim that

the founder of the cove was the sole survivor of a shipwreck who installed the lighthouse to prevent

future catastrophes.

This highway connects Dawson City, Yukon to Tok, Alaska, making it the northerly most international border crossing in North America. You can

expect this 300 km highway to take 7 hours to drive, but the fabulous vistas are well worth it! It’s only open May - September.

In French, Rocher Percé, this limestone island-peninsula was once attached to the shoreline, and it can be reached at low tide. It is massive at 450 m long, 90 m wide, and 85 m high. One arch

eroded in 1845; and today the rock is an important bird sanctuary.

Sources of Reference:www.wikipedia.org | www.slice.ca | www.narcity.com | www.readersdigest.ca | www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca

Canada Day —what a great time of year! The sun is shining, the winter’s a distant memory, and we’re looking forward to a

weekend at the cabin. Sounds pretty good, eh? The only thing better is to have some

reading material for your leisurely lounging at the lake, so we’ve put together this year’s

selection of “Fun Facts about Canada”! We are very proud to be a 100% Canadian

company, which is why we want to share these with you — they offer up bits and pieces

of information that you may or may not have known about our wonderful country. You

can also find the brochures on our website, as they become available.

Go to www.greggdistributors.ca and click on the button “Fun Facts

About Canada”.photo credit: commons.wikimedia.org, Joseph N. Hall.

Canada offers many features and characteristics worth seeing. Historical structures,

new buildings, unusual land formations (gifts from Mother Nature herself)... really there’s

something in this beautiful country for everyone! You might find them in plain sight, or

perhaps they’re off the beaten track, but we’ll point out something from sea to sea, in

every province and every territory, you will want to see!

ALBERTAEdmonton - Main

Ph. (780) 4-GREGGS or 447-3447 Fax (780) 451-2528

Edmonton - EastPh. (780) 450-2233 Fax (780) 450-2266

Edmonton - SouthPh. (780) 409-2000 Fax (780) 409-2100

NiskuPh. (780) 979-9988 Fax (780) 979-9989

AchesonPh. (780) 948-7111 Fax (780) 948-7222

AthabascaPh. (780) 675-3110 Fax (780) 675-4774

Calgary - MainPh. (403) 253-6463 Fax (403) 253-5926

Calgary - FoothillsPh. (403) 203-1928 Fax (403) 236-1912

ClairmontPh. (780) 567-2238 Fax (780) 567-2239

Drayton ValleyPh. (780) 621-0056 Fax (780) 621-0057

FairviewPh. (780) 835-5115 Fax (780) 835-3535

Fort McMurrayPh. (780) 715-4000 Fax (780) 743-8833

Grande PrairiePh. (780) 513-4000 Fax (780) 513-6000

High LevelPh. (780) 926-2521 Fax (780) 926-3514

LethbridgePh. (403) 328-7333 Fax (403) 328-7666

Rainbow LakePh. (780) 956-2588 Fax (780) 956-2589

Red Deer - EastPh. (403) 341-3100 Fax (403) 341-3210

Red Deer - QueensPh: (403) 406-6044 Fax: (403) 406-6099

Spirit RiverPh. (780) 864-3333 Fax (780) 864-3330

StrathmorePh. (403) 934-3710 Fax (403) 934-5453

BRITISH COLUMBIAFort St. John

Ph. (250) 785-8000 Fax (250) 785-8022

LangleyPh. (604) 888-9588 Fax (604) 888-4688

NanaimoPh. (250) 754-1935 Fax. (250) 754-1165

SASKATCHEWANSaskatoon

Ph. (306) 343-6655 Fax (306) 343-6656

Fun’ EhCanadianJokes

l’ansE Aux meadows,Newfoundland & labrador

Baffin island, nunavut

pier 21, nova scotia Rideau canal, Ontario

Virginia falls,Northwest territories

carcross desert, yukon Confederation bridge, New Brunswick to prince edward island

Habitat 67, Quebec Head-smashed-in-buffalo-jump,Alberta

Castle butte,SaskatchewanReversing falls,

new Brunswick

The forks, Manitoba

fan tan alley, British Columbia

The largest island in Canada, and the fifth largest island in the world, Baffin Island is more than 1/2 million square km

— 1500 km long and 200 - 700 km wide! Large areas of Baffin Island are covered in ice year-round, yet there are beautiful freshwater lakes on the island, including Nettilling Lake at

5,542 square km. Wow!

Archaeological discoveries here have made this the only authenticated Norse site in North America. Vikings

reached this area over 1000 years ago. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers interactive displays, not to

mention beautiful Newfoundland scenery.

photo credit: everything-everywhere.com

photo credit: spectacularnwt.comThe last standing seaport immigration facility in Canada. It is now the Canadian Museum of Immigration, featuring

many exhibits, memories, artifacts, and immigration records.

This canal links the cities of Ottawa and Kingston and is the oldest continuously operated canal in North America. In

winter, it becomes the world’s largest skating rink!

The Forks was a meeting place for First Nations

peoples for over 6000 years. Today, as a nod to its past, it features a park, public

market, theatres, and museums (most notably the

Canadian Museum for Human Rights).

Located in Nahanni National Park Reserve, these falls are actually twice the height of Niagara Falls! If it isn’t beautiful enough, the mist from the falls has allowed for the thriving of rare orchids, some of which are found nowhere else in the world! Incredible!

A bizarre phenomenon causes a series of rapids to flow backwards. This is caused by the collision of the Bay of Fundy and the Saint John River — but only at high tide.

A remnant landform of the ice age, this incredible sight near Bengough spans 0.5 km in circumference and reaches 60 m in height. It was a landmark to the

Indigenous people, the North West Mounted Police, and early Canadian settlers in Saskatchewan.

The smallest desert in the world at 260 hectares. In actuality not a desert, sand dunes have been formed

here as they’re blown from Bennett Lake.A 12.9 km two-lane bridge that is 40 m above water! The

longest bridge in the world to cross ice-covered water. This bridge means drivers can now reach Prince Edward Island in

just 10 minutes (rather than by ferry or air).

An alley that’s less than a metre wide (at its narrowest point), it’s considered Canada’s narrowest street! It’s located in our country’s oldest Chinatown — in Victoria. Incidentally, the

name “Fan Tan” is actually a Chinese gambling game.

A unique apartment complex consisting of prefabricated concrete pieces. Originally a pavilion for Montréal’s Expo ’67, it was built by architect Moshe Safdie, and is one of the most photographed

landmarks in Montréal!

This is a historic site for Blackfoot Nations culture. About 6000 years ago, the area was used to hunt bison. Young men

lured bison over the cliff to their deaths. Today, it offers beautiful views of the Alberta plains.

l’ansE Aux meadows,Newfoundland & labrador

Baffin island, nunavut

pier 21, nova scotia Rideau canal, Ontario

Virginia falls,Northwest territories

carcross desert, yukon Confederation bridge, New Brunswick to prince edward island

Habitat 67, Quebec Head-smashed-in-buffalo-jump,Alberta

Castle butte,SaskatchewanReversing falls,

new Brunswick

The forks, Manitoba

fan tan alley, British Columbia

The largest island in Canada, and the fifth largest island in the world, Baffin Island is more than 1/2 million square km

— 1500 km long and 200 - 700 km wide! Large areas of Baffin Island are covered in ice year-round, yet there are beautiful freshwater lakes on the island, including Nettilling Lake at

5,542 square km. Wow!

Archaeological discoveries here have made this the only authenticated Norse site in North America. Vikings

reached this area over 1000 years ago. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers interactive displays, not to

mention beautiful Newfoundland scenery.

photo credit: everything-everywhere.com

photo credit: spectacularnwt.comThe last standing seaport immigration facility in Canada. It is now the Canadian Museum of Immigration, featuring

many exhibits, memories, artifacts, and immigration records.

This canal links the cities of Ottawa and Kingston and is the oldest continuously operated canal in North America. In

winter, it becomes the world’s largest skating rink!

The Forks was a meeting place for First Nations

peoples for over 6000 years. Today, as a nod to its past, it features a park, public

market, theatres, and museums (most notably the

Canadian Museum for Human Rights).

Located in Nahanni National Park Reserve, these falls are actually twice the height of Niagara Falls! If it isn’t beautiful enough, the mist from the falls has allowed for the thriving of rare orchids, some of which are found nowhere else in the world! Incredible!

A bizarre phenomenon causes a series of rapids to flow backwards. This is caused by the collision of the Bay of Fundy and the Saint John River — but only at high tide.

A remnant landform of the ice age, this incredible sight near Bengough spans 0.5 km in circumference and reaches 60 m in height. It was a landmark to the

Indigenous people, the North West Mounted Police, and early Canadian settlers in Saskatchewan.

The smallest desert in the world at 260 hectares. In actuality not a desert, sand dunes have been formed

here as they’re blown from Bennett Lake.A 12.9 km two-lane bridge that is 40 m above water! The

longest bridge in the world to cross ice-covered water. This bridge means drivers can now reach Prince Edward Island in

just 10 minutes (rather than by ferry or air).

An alley that’s less than a metre wide (at its narrowest point), it’s considered Canada’s narrowest street! It’s located in our country’s oldest Chinatown — in Victoria. Incidentally, the

name “Fan Tan” is actually a Chinese gambling game.

A unique apartment complex consisting of prefabricated concrete pieces. Originally a pavilion for Montréal’s Expo ’67, it was built by architect Moshe Safdie, and is one of the most photographed

landmarks in Montréal!

This is a historic site for Blackfoot Nations culture. About 6000 years ago, the area was used to hunt bison. Young men

lured bison over the cliff to their deaths. Today, it offers beautiful views of the Alberta plains.

GREGG DISTRIBUTORS LTD.

CANADACANADA

www.greggdistributors.ca or onVISIT US ON-LINE AT@greggltd @greggltd Gregg Distributors Ltd.

Sources of Reference:

COME VISIT US AT ONE OF OUR 24 LOCATIONS!

Mike Myers, a famous Canadian comedian, explains what he refers to as a “Canadian standoff”:A Canadian standoff is two people trying to go through the same door, and Canadians will just stand there for hours going “After you.” “Oh no, after you.” “But you’ve got groceries.”“I know, but it’s mostly junk food, so you go first.” And it goes on, and on, and on...

COAST TO COASTCOAST TO COAST

Adventures

Hidden Gems

peggy’s cove, nova scotia

Top of the world highway, yukon to alaska

perce rock, quebec

Probably the most iconic and even the most photographed lighthouse in Canada would be this

one at Peggy’s Cove (despite Nova Scotia having over 160 historic lighthouses). Various legends claim that

the founder of the cove was the sole survivor of a shipwreck who installed the lighthouse to prevent

future catastrophes.

This highway connects Dawson City, Yukon to Tok, Alaska, making it the northerly most international border crossing in North America. You can

expect this 300 km highway to take 7 hours to drive, but the fabulous vistas are well worth it! It’s only open May - September.

In French, Rocher Percé, this limestone island-peninsula was once attached to the shoreline, and it can be reached at low tide. It is massive at 450 m long, 90 m wide, and 85 m high. One arch

eroded in 1845; and today the rock is an important bird sanctuary.

Sources of Reference:www.wikipedia.org | www.slice.ca | www.narcity.com | www.readersdigest.ca | www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca

Canada Day —what a great time of year! The sun is shining, the winter’s a distant memory, and we’re looking forward to a

weekend at the cabin. Sounds pretty good, eh? The only thing better is to have some

reading material for your leisurely lounging at the lake, so we’ve put together this year’s

selection of “Fun Facts about Canada”! We are very proud to be a 100% Canadian

company, which is why we want to share these with you — they offer up bits and pieces

of information that you may or may not have known about our wonderful country. You

can also find the brochures on our website, as they become available.

Go to www.greggdistributors.ca and click on the button “Fun Facts

About Canada”.photo credit: commons.wikimedia.org, Joseph N. Hall.

Canada offers many features and characteristics worth seeing. Historical structures,

new buildings, unusual land formations (gifts from Mother Nature herself)... really there’s

something in this beautiful country for everyone! You might find them in plain sight, or

perhaps they’re off the beaten track, but we’ll point out something from sea to sea, in

every province and every territory, you will want to see!

ALBERTAEdmonton - Main

Ph. (780) 4-GREGGS or 447-3447 Fax (780) 451-2528

Edmonton - EastPh. (780) 450-2233 Fax (780) 450-2266

Edmonton - SouthPh. (780) 409-2000 Fax (780) 409-2100

NiskuPh. (780) 979-9988 Fax (780) 979-9989

AchesonPh. (780) 948-7111 Fax (780) 948-7222

AthabascaPh. (780) 675-3110 Fax (780) 675-4774

Calgary - MainPh. (403) 253-6463 Fax (403) 253-5926

Calgary - FoothillsPh. (403) 203-1928 Fax (403) 236-1912

ClairmontPh. (780) 567-2238 Fax (780) 567-2239

Drayton ValleyPh. (780) 621-0056 Fax (780) 621-0057

FairviewPh. (780) 835-5115 Fax (780) 835-3535

Fort McMurrayPh. (780) 715-4000 Fax (780) 743-8833

Grande PrairiePh. (780) 513-4000 Fax (780) 513-6000

High LevelPh. (780) 926-2521 Fax (780) 926-3514

LethbridgePh. (403) 328-7333 Fax (403) 328-7666

Rainbow LakePh. (780) 956-2588 Fax (780) 956-2589

Red Deer - EastPh. (403) 341-3100 Fax (403) 341-3210

Red Deer - QueensPh: (403) 406-6044 Fax: (403) 406-6099

Spirit RiverPh. (780) 864-3333 Fax (780) 864-3330

StrathmorePh. (403) 934-3710 Fax (403) 934-5453

BRITISH COLUMBIAFort St. John

Ph. (250) 785-8000 Fax (250) 785-8022

LangleyPh. (604) 888-9588 Fax (604) 888-4688

NanaimoPh. (250) 754-1935 Fax. (250) 754-1165

SASKATCHEWANSaskatoon

Ph. (306) 343-6655 Fax (306) 343-6656

Fun’ EhCanadianJokes