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    Camp X

    Camp X — a popular name that reflects the secrecy surrounding its activities — was a training school for covert agents and a radio communications centre that operated close to Whitby, Ontario, during the Second World War. It was the first such purpose-built facility constructed in North America. Known officially as STS (Special Training School) 103, Camp X was one of several dozen around the world that served the needs of the Special Operations Executive (SOE), the British agency created in 1940 to “set Europe ablaze” by promoting sabotage and subversion behind enemy lines. The radio communications centre, with its high-speed transmitter known as Hydra, was closely linked with British Security Co-Ordination (BSC), the New York-based agency directed by the Winnipeg-born businessman William Stephenson. Soviet defector Igor Gouzenko was hidden there after his defection in September 1945.

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    Campbell River

    Campbell River, BC, incorporated as a city in 2005, population 31 186 (2011c), 29 572 (2006c). The City of Campbell River was formerly a village (1947) and a district municipality (1964) before receiving civic status in 2005.

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    Campbellton

    Campbellton, NB, incorporated as a city in 1958, population 7385 (2011c), 7384 (2006c). The City of Campbellton is the administrative centre of Restigouche County. Campbellton is located on the Québec border near the mouth of the RESTIGOUCHE RIVER.

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    Campobello Island

    Campobello Island abuts the border with the US in PASSAMAQUODDY BAY , on the south coast of New Brunswick. Sovereignty over the ruggedly picturesque island was early in dispute, but passed to NB by convention in 1817. The

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    Camrose

    Camrose, Alberta, incorporated as a city in 1955, population 18,742 (2016 census), 17,286 (2011 census). The city of Camrose, located 97 km southeast of Edmonton, is a distributing, medical, government and manufacturing centre for a rich, mixed-farming area.

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    Canada

    The name “Canada,” is derived from the Iroquoian word kanata, meaning a village or settlement. On 13 August 1535, as Jacques Cartier was nearing Île d'Anticosti, two Indigenous youths he was bringing back from France informed him that the route to Canada (“chemin de Canada”) lay to the south of the island. By Canada they meant the village of Stadacona, on the future site of Quebec City. Cartier used the word in that sense, but also referred to “the province of Canada,” meaning the area subject to Donnacona, chief at Stadacona. The name was soon applied to a much larger region. The “Harleian” world map of c. 1547, the first to show the discoveries made on Cartier's second voyage, applied it to an area north of the gulf and river St. Lawrence. By 1550 maps were also placing the name south of the river. (See also Cartography in Canada: 1500s.)

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    Canada Agriculture and Food Museum

    The Canada Agriculture and Food Museum officially opened in 1983 and is located on the Central Experimental Farm site in Ottawa, Ontario. The Canada Agriculture and Food Museum seeks to fulfil its role as a national museum by connecting Canadians and international visitors to the historical and ongoing importance of agricultural science and technology in everyday life (see Agriculture in Canada). It accomplishes this mandate through the creation of engaging interpretive activities and products centred on an accessible demonstration farm.

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    Canada Aviation and Space Museum

    The Canada Aviation and Space Museum has the most extensive aviation collection in Canada. Located in Ottawa, the museum focuses on the history of Canadian aviation in an international context. Its collection includes more than 130 aircraft and artifacts.

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    Canada East

    In 1841, Britain united the colonies of Upper and Lower Canada into the Province of Canada. This was in response to the violent rebellions of 1837–38. The Durham Report (1839) laid out the guidelines to create the new colony with the Act of Union in 1840. The Province of Canada was made up of Canada West (formerly Upper Canada) and Canada East (formerly Lower Canada). The two regions were governed jointly until Confederation in 1867. Canada West then became Ontario and Canada East became Quebec.

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    Canada House

    Canada House, a distinctive symbol of Canadian interests in Britain, located in London's bustling Trafalgar Square.

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    Canada West

    In 1841, Britain united the colonies of Upper and Lower Canada into the Province of Canada. This was in response to the violent rebellions of 1837–38. The Durham Report (1839) laid out the guidelines to create the new colony with the Act of Union in 1840. The Province of Canada was made up of Canada West (formerly Upper Canada) and Canada East (formerly Lower Canada). The two regions were governed jointly until Confederation in 1867. Canada West then became Ontario and Canada East became Quebec.

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    Canada's 15 Largest Lakes

    Canada's 15 Largest Lakes Canada's 15 Largest Lakes Canada's 15 Largest Lakes Lake Province/ Territory Area (km²)* Superior** Ontario 82 100 Huron** Ontario 59 600 Great Bear NWT 31 328 Great Slave NWT 28 568 Erie** Ontario 25 700 Winnipeg Manitoba 24 400 Ontario** Ontario 19 000 Athabasca Alta/Sask 7935 Reindeer Sask/Man 6650 Nettilling Nunavut 5542 Winnipegosis Manitoba 5370 Nipigon Ontario 4848 Manitoba Manitoba 4630 Lake of the Woods** Ontario 4350 Dubawnt Nunavut 3833 *...

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    Canada's Largest Islands

    Canada's Largest Islands Name Area (km²) General Location Baffin 507 451 South Arctic Archipelago Victoria 217 291 South Arctic Archipelago Ellesmere 196 236 South Arctic Archipelago Newfoundland 111 390 Atlantic Coast Banks 70 028 South Arctic Archipelago Devon 55 247 Queen Elizabeth Islands Axel Heiberg 43 178 Queen Elizabeth Islands Melville 42 149 Queen Elizabeth Islands Southampton 41 214 Hudson Bay Prince of Wales 33 339 South Arctic Archipelago Vancouver 31 284 Pacific Coast Somerset...

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    List of Canada's National Parks and National Park Reserves

    Canada's National Parks and National Park Reserves National Park/Reserve Province Year Est Park Area sq km 1) Banff National Park Alta 1885 6641 2) Glacier National Park BC 1886 1349.3 3) Yoho National Park BC 1886 1313.1 4) Waterton Lakes National Park Alta 1895 505 5) Jasper National Park Alta 1907 10 878 6) Elk Island National Park Alta 1913 194 7) Mount Revelstoke National Park BC 1914 259.7 8) St Lawrence Islands National Park...

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    Canadian Broadcasting Centre

    The Canadian Broadcasting Centre was developed as the result of a proposal call process in which the Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited was selected to develop the 9.3 acre site, owned by the CBC, and build the centre, which was then leased to the CBC on a long-term basis.

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