Canada's Climate
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- Subject: Canada's Climate
- From: C* H* <b*@freenet.toronto.on.ca>
- Date: Sun, 12 May 1996 07:49:12 -0400 (EDT)
Recently, someone posted here an item about Canada's southernmost point.
This was in reference to the generalized impression that all of Canada is
within a climatic zone something like arctic tundra.
No, it's not.
For the record, Point Pelee (this is the correct spelling) is the most
southern point of the Canadian mainland. It extends out into Lake Erie as
a sandy peninsula that is designated as a National Park. This is a major
stopover point in the annual spring and fall bird migration. Over 300
species of birds have been counted in the park. It also provides a
nesting ground for 90 species of birds including the great horned owl and
the great blue heron. Park visting is year round, you can call 519-322-2365
for more info.
The southernmost point is at the same latitude as northern California.
So, anyway, my point here is most Canadians live in a relatively narrow
geographical band within about 150 miles of the US border in various
climatic zones that are similar to many of the types found in the US.
End of geographical digression. :>
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Chris Hollinshead e-mail: bu336@torfree.net
Mississauga, Ontario Canada zone 6b
