Human Geography of Canada

Human Geography of Canada

Population Patterns

• Ethnicity of Canadians varies from province to

province, with 25 percent of the population
identifying themselves as from mixed origins.

• About 90 percent of the population lives within

100 miles of the U.S. border, where there is a
more temperate climate and easy access to
commerce.

• Approximately 81 percent of Canada’s 34 million

people live in urban areas such as in Montreal
and Vancouver, or in the capital, Toronto.

Human Geography of Canada

Society and Culture

• Immigration has helped to create a multicultural

society in Canada.

• English and French are Canada’s two official

languages.

• Today’s average family has decreased to three members as more women enter the workforce

• The arts, especially theater and music, are highly regarded in Canada, with Toronto ranking as the third-largest production center in the English-speaking world.

Human Geography of Canada

Economic Activities

• Natural resources are essential to the Canadian economy, accounting for more than 58 percent of its exports.

• The advancement of technology and reliable transportation systems has helped spur economic growth across the country.

• Canada is faring better than the United States since the 2008 recession due to more
conservative lending in the real estate market.
- Canada has greater stability in housing prices and lower unemployment rates than the United States or Europe.