2 Fun Facts of Newfoundland, 2 of Qebec, 2 of Yukon, and 2 of Labrador
Newfoundland:
1. Newfoundland is the only place in North America where the Irish Setter breed of dog is believed to have originated.
2. The island of Newfoundland is home to the oldest known rocks on Earth, which are approximately 3.96 billion years old.
Quebec:
1. Quebec City is the only walled city in North America, north of Mexico.
2. Quebec is the largest province in Canada by area, covering over 1.5 million square kilometers.
Yukon:
1. The official flower of Yukon is the fireweed, which blooms in vibrant shades of pink and purple during the summer months.
2. Yukon is home to the world's largest weathervane, located in Whitehorse and shaped like a DC-3 airplane.
Labrador:
1. Labrador is home to one of the largest caribou herds in the world, with thousands roaming the vast tundra.
2. Labrador is one of the prime locations in North America to view the spectacular Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis.