Most of Northern Canada is located on uninhabited land. Therefore, the nature of this region is distinguished by its purity. Travelers go there to admire the majestic mountains, lakes and forests, enjoy the purest cold air. The North of Canada is the most extensive region of the country, sparsely populated and harsh.
Weather
The northern part of the country is located in the subarctic climate zone. It is characterized by long winters, short and cold summers. Night frosts occur here even in summer. During the day, the air can warm up to +15 degrees. In winter, this area is very cold - the temperature reaches -45 degrees. The water is covered with ice for almost a year. For this reason, northern lakes and rivers are unsuitable for humans. It is impossible to move freely and fish there, except on summer days. In this part of the country, there is relatively little rainfall, but frosts are frequent. The flora is not very diverse, but dense forests are located here. The north of Canada is represented by forest tundra and tundra, in which conditions are difficult for people to live in.
Local traditions
Northern Canada has its own cultural characteristics. Residents use English and French to communicate. The largest area of this region is Nunavut with the capital in the city of Iqaluit. Here is the heart of Northern Canada, where many tourists want to go. Among the local population there are Eskimos who use the rare Eskimo language. The region is considered to be rather poor as the cost of living is high here. Consumer goods are expensive in the north. Therefore, the government constantly subsidizes the region in question. The Eskimos own the land designated as Inuit Nunangat, which includes four regions. An important part of the culture of this people has always been the use of the natural resources of the Arctic. Their economic and social well-being directly depends on this. Hunting for polar bears is the exclusive right of the Eskimos, which is implemented in order to meet their vital needs.
Travelers come to fish in the northern lakes, where pike, trout, walleye and other fish can be found. Special permits are required for fishing and hunting. Prey for hunters are bears, elk, reindeer, bison. Hunting in the Canadian taiga is associated with great dangers. Tourists do not go out into the taiga without a guide who thoroughly knows the forest and the habits of wild animals. It is impossible to get to remote parts of northern Canada by direct flight. First you need to fly to a major airport in the country (in Quebec or Ontario), and then transfer to a small plane that follows to the desired point. An exotic means of transportation are dog sleds, which are usually used by the inhabitants of the north.
