Canada has been a country for 147 years. The first attempt at colonization occurred in 1000 A.D. by the Norsemen. There was no further European exploration until 1497 A.D. when the Italian sailor John Cabot came along. It then started being inhabited by more Europeans. Canada was finally established as a country in 1867. It is 148 years old as of July 1 2015.
What does the beaver symbolize in Canada?
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What does the beaver symbolize in Canada?
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Like the maple leaf, the beaver is a symbol of Canada s unity. Maple trees grow in all ten provinces and three territories. Beavers live in all ten provinces and three territories.
Furthermore, the beaver is a symbol of industiousness. It is always busy building dams and tending to them.
The beaver is also an important Canadian historical icon. Beaver pelts were an important trade item and the source of wealth in the early days of what is now Canada.
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