Welcome to Canada
Every year, people move from lots of different countries to start new lives in Canada, and two-thirds of those people arrive in Canada through Toronto Pearson Airport! In this slideshow you can learn about how people used to come to Canada, how they arrive in Canada now, and Canada's history as a home for people from all over the world!
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Activity: The start of a journey
Where do new Canadians come from? Test your memory of their top ten countries of origin and then see if you can find all those countries on a map!
Fun for all ages, but best for explorers aged 7-10.
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Activity: Spot the differences!
How sharp are your eyes? See if you can spot the differences between these photos of the airport!
Fun for all ages, but best for explorers aged 7-10.
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Activity: What would you bring?
What if you were leaving Canada to immigrate to another country? What pieces of Canadian culture could you bring to your new country to share with the people there? What items would you bring in your suitcase? Use this activity to imagine that journey with writing and art!
Fun for all ages.
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Resources: Want to keep exploring?
Want to learn even more about the Indigenous people who were the first people to live in Canada and the people who immigrated to Canada from other countries? Check out these extra resources!