7 Fun Facts About Canada

17th April, 2024 TANISHA ROY TANISHA ROY

1: A Town Fit for Santa

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2: Poutine Paradise

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3: UFO Landing Pad

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4: Basketball's Birthplace

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5: Home to Superman

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6: Polar Bear Capital

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7: Nanaimo Bar Obsession

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