The Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism marks the beginning of multicultural policy development in Canada.

Nov 17, 2010 - Jennifer McNeil Bertrand

Canada has a spectacular variety of wildflowers and habitats.

Nov 3, 2008 - Kathleen Airdrie

Did you ever wonder where the word "Canada" originated? It has an interesting history with numerous changes and relocations.

Jan 7, 2007 - Florence Cardinal

The two official languages of Canada, although far from being the only languages in the country, reflect the history of the nation's linguistic and political groups.

Jan 19, 2010 - Susan Huebert

Here you will find general descriptions of cranes, birds of prey, and other groups of birds, and definitions of unusual or unfamiliar words we use when we discuss birds.

Aug 25, 2006 - Rosemary Drisdelle

Children love to watch birds. There is a substantial wow-factor involved with watching their eating and nesting habits, and comparing their colors and sizes.

Feb 1, 2010 - Sarah Shaw

A tiny 20 acre island 10 miles from Cutler, Maine, offers an opportunity to observe Atlantic Puffins, Razorbills and Arctic Terns up close and personal.

Jun 10, 2010 - Bob Bowers

During the spring and fall migration seasons, Oak Hammock Marsh is one of Manitoba's best places to see birds like Canada geese, ducks, and swans.

Jan 14, 2011 - Susan Huebert

Not as popular as the Cardinal, Meadowlark or Mockingbird, the American Robin shares fourth place among state birds with the American Goldfinch.

Jun 22, 2010 - Bob Bowers

A semi-tidal wetland and coastal lagoon provides a haven for endemic and visiting wetland birds with easy, convenient access for birdwatching and recreational walking.

Dec 31, 2009 - Mike Bown

Oh Canada! was composed in 1880 in haste as a national song for an event, the lyrics written in French only. The poetic English lyrics were written twenty years later.

Sep 9, 2008 - Susanna McLeod

Mazatlan is a tourist destination well-known for its golden beaches, shrimp and deep sea fishing. It's also at the heart of some of Mexico's best birding.

Jul 14, 2010 - Bob Bowers

The Christmas Bird Count takes place in late December or early January in locations in North, Central, and South America. Data aids research and conservation efforts.

Aug 28, 2006 - Rosemary Drisdelle

A member of the thrush family, the Veery is a secretive bird that prefers the dense shade of deciduous forests, and delights listeners with its beautiful song.

Jan 7, 2010 - Kathleen Airdrie

The Southwestern United States is mainly an arid region, though it has some of the most beautiful wildlife. Following are state birds of the Southwest.

May 19, 2010 - Thomas Wyatt

In 1916 the United States and Canada agreed to enact legislation to prevent migratory birds from being hunted and harvested to extinction.

Apr 5, 2009 - Rosemary Drisdelle

The endurance displayed by migratory birds is amazing. Eat right and gain endurance seems to be the buzz bird of birds prior to migration, according to latest research.

Mar 29, 2009 - Mohan Alembath

Exclusive to the Americas, the Baltimore Oriole has long been a welcome summer visitor to parks, forest edges, and garden feeders over much of the temperate north.

Jan 7, 2009 - Rosemary Drisdelle

People who feed the birds are often annoyed by red squirrels, but others find them amusing, and they're good for the ecosystem.

May 28, 2008 - Rosemary Drisdelle