Picture of the Week: Polar Bear

For about 6 weeks beginning in October the polar bears migrate to Churchill. They won’t have eaten all summer and come to Churchill to await the freezing over of Hudson Bay. Only then can they venture out onto the ice to catch seals and eat. 白くま...

Picture of the Week: Maple Leaves

In the fall, the leaves change into magnificent colours throughout Canada. Many visitors travel to Ontario especially to see the maple leaves in their fall dress. But, the colours are as spectacular in other parts of the country. 楓の葉...

Picture of the Week: Grain Elevator

A Vanishing Symbol of the Prairies of Canada This is a grain elevator. For many years farmers brought their grain, usually wheat, to the grain elevator after the harvest. From grain elevators across the prairies freight trains would collect the grain and carry it to...

Picture of the Week: Roller Coaster

In Orlando, Florida, there are many theme parks. They offer attractions such as shows, games, and zoo exhibits. Perhaps the most exciting part of a theme park is the rides! Roller coasters accelerate in different directions and sometimes even loop upside-down. Do you...

Picture of the Week: The Everglades

The Everglades is a huge wetland in Florida. Although it is often flooded in the wet season, lightning causes fires in the dry season. This cycle is natural. But human activities threaten the Everglades. Pollution is one problem. Another is new species of plants and...