Percé

Percé is a small, picturesque coastal town (approximately 3,000 inhabitants) at the eastern tip of the Gaspésie Peninsula in Quebec, Canada, on the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. 

It is primarily known as a tourist destination and is a member of the Most Beautiful Villages of Quebec.

The main attraction is the Rocher Percé (Percé Rock): an imposing limestone formation about 433 meters long, 90 meters wide, and 88 meters high, featuring a famous natural arch. 

It is an icon of the Gaspésie. 

Adjacent to the rock massif lies Île Bonaventure, part of a national park and home to one of the largest colonies of northern gannets in the world (tens of thousands of birds). 

Percé is also a UNESCO Global Geopark (since 2018) with hiking trails, viewpoints, and geological sites. 

The economy relies mainly on tourism (boat trips, hiking, seafood), alongside a historical background as a fishing town. 

Jacques Cartier visited the region as early as 1534; Samuel de Champlain gave the rock its name. 

In short: a compact, spectacular natural landscape of sea, cliffs, islets, and an iconic pierced rock.

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Shelburne (Nova Scotia)

Shelburne (Nova Scotia) is a small historic port town in the southwest of Nova Scotia, Canada. 

History: Founded in 1783 by Loyalists (British colonists who fled after the American Revolutionary War). 

It quickly grew into one of the largest cities in North America (around 10,000 inhabitants), but later shrank significantly. 

Many original buildings and Loyalist heritage have been preserved.

Current situation: Quiet coastal town with approx. 1,600 inhabitants (2021). 

Known for its beautiful natural harbor (one of the best in the world), historic waterfront, museums (including one about Black Loyalists in Birchtown), and fishing. 

Sights: Historic district, Shelburne County Museum, beaches, artisan shops, and cultural events. 

Motto: “Where Canada’s history comes alive”.

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Alberta

Alberta is a province in western Canada, one of the three prairie provinces. 

Capital: Edmonton. 

Largest city: Calgary. 

Neighboring countries: British Columbia (west), Saskatchewan (east), Northwest Territories (north), Montana/USA (south). 

Distinctive: Landlocked (no sea), the only other province is Saskatchewan. 

Landscape: West → spectacular Rocky Mountains (Banff & Jasper National Parks, Lake Louise, Icefields Parkway). 

Central/East → vast prairies, farmland, and badlands (dinosaur fossils). North → forests and lakes. Economy: 

Highly dependent on oil and gas (especially the oil sands) → often the province with the highest per capita income in Canada. 

Also: agriculture (beef!), tourism, and technology. 

Culture & nickname: Known as a cowboy province → Calgary Stampede (largest rodeo in the world) Nickname on license plates: Wild Rose Country 

Politics: Traditionally quite conservative Alberta = a combination of rugged mountain scenery, cowboy culture, vast prairies, and one of Canada's richest provinces thanks to oil.

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British Columbia

British Columbia (BC) is a province in western Canada, bordering the Pacific Ocean, the United States (Alaska and states such as Washington), and other Canadian provinces such as Alberta. 

With an area of ​​944,735 km² and approximately 5.6 million inhabitants (2023), it is the third-largest province in terms of population. 

The capital is Victoria, while Vancouver is the largest city and economic hub. 

BC is known for its breathtaking natural beauty, with mountains (including the Rocky Mountains), rainforests, fjords, and coastlines. 

It has a diverse economy driven by forestry, mining, tourism, technology, and film production. 

The province is home to many Indigenous peoples, whose culture and history are prominently represented. The climate varies from mild and wet on the coast to dry and continental inland. 

BC is also a hotspot for outdoor activities such as skiing, hiking, and water sports. 

Politically, it's a progressive region, with a focus on sustainability and indigenous rights.

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Manitabo

Manitoba is located in central Canada and is one of the three Prairie Provinces. 

It has a population of approximately 1.34 million (2021), with the capital Winnipeg home to more than half of the population. 

The province has a diverse landscape with arctic tundra in the north, boreal forests, great lakes and prairies in the south. 

Indigenous peoples have lived there for thousands of years. 

Manitoba became a province in 1870 and grew through the acquisition of land from the Northwest Territories. 

The name comes from the Algonquian word "manitou-wapow", meaning "the narrows of the manitou", referring to a spiritual force. 

Economically strong, with low costs and good infrastructure, it also has a port on Hudson Bay.

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New Brunswick

New Brunswick is a province of Canada. 

It is the only province that is officially bilingual English-French. 

The province is named after the German Brunswick.

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Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada. 

It is the tenth province to join the federal state of Canada since 1949. 

Previously, it existed as the Dominion of Newfoundland, a dominion of the British Empire.

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Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia is a province of Canada with its capital Halifax. 

Nova Scotia covers an area of ​​55,283 km² on which 979,115 Nova Scotians live.

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Ontario

Ontario is a province of Canada. 

The province is located in the heart of Canada and has Toronto as its capital. 

It is the most densely populated region in the country.

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Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island is a province of Canada and also the name of the main island of this province; both are named after Edward, Duke of Kent. 

The provincial capital is Charlottetown.

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