The sport in Canada is vast. Canada is mostly remembered for its ice hockey, having been world and Olympic champions on 32 occasions. Skiing and snowboarding is also extremely popular and school sports such as rugby union, field hockey and football are also widely played.
General Information
Capital: Ottawa
Language: English, French
Currency: Canadian Dollar
GMT: -4 to -9 hours
Flight time: 6 – 12 hours
Int Dialling Code: +1
Population: 34.5 million
Places to Visit
Vancouver
Victoria
Toronto
Sports Available
East Coast:
Rugby (May – Oct)
Hockey (May – Oct)
Cricket (May – Sept)
Netball (May – Sept)
Football (May – Sept)
Athletics (May – Sept)
Lacrosse (Apr – Aug)
Swimming (All year)
West Coast:
Rugby (All year)
Hockey (All year)
Netball (All year)
Swimming (All year)
Football (Sep – May)
Basketball (Sep – May)
Athletics (May – Sept)
Cricket (May – Sept)
Lacrosse (Sept – Apr)