An invasion of Canada that would have likely handed…

An invasion of Canada that would have likely handed control of the Niagara peninsula to the USA was thwarted when one woman overheard the plans, walked 20 miles through wilderness, and warned a British Lieutenant. The invading Americans were ambushed and promptly surrendered.

Fun Facts About Canada

When you hear the word Canada, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Hockey? Tim Horton? The maple leaf? Moose? Well Canada has that and much much more. Here are a few fun facts about Canada that you may not have known. Canada got its name when Jacques Cartier was exploring around the St. Lawrence River; when the Iroquois were showing the way to the village they pointed to it and said “Kanata”. Kanata means village or land. Jacques then began referring to the land as Canada. Is it true there is a UFO landing area? Yes. In 1967

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