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The Canadien horse originated in the 1600s during the time of New France. Over the centuries it has almost died out a couple of times. The breed was revitalized fairly recently. Maybe 20 years ago? Or maybe it was 30-40 years ago.
Factoid: one of the near-extinction events of the Canadien horse took place around the time of the US Civil War, when many thousands (maybe most) of them were sent south to serve as mounts for soldiers.
Two different species of bears are provincial or territorial symbols of Canada but they aren't national symbols. An official provincial bear symbol is the Spirit bear of British Columbia and the non-official bear symbol is the Polar Bear of all the arctic coastal regions, which is or has been seen on Canadian coins just like several other animals seen on Canadian coins.
They are impressive horses that have had quite an influence on other horse breeds in the western hemisphere. As you're a known lover of horses I'm guessing you'll be impressed with this too about the Canadian.
I know that the bald eagle is America's national symbol but Canada might as well lay claim to it as well because many bald eagles dwell north of the border. Oh yeah, and the loon too.
I know that the bald eagle is America's national symbol but Canada might as well lay claim to it as well because many bald eagles dwell north of the border. Oh yeah, and the loon too.
Yup. Many, many, many bald eagles on the west coast. Want to guess how Canada's $1 coin got the name "Loonie"?
Yup. Many, many, many bald eagles on the west coast. Want to guess how Canada's $1 coin got the name "Loonie"?
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Well, the reason could not have been that Canada's full of crazies who drunkenly dance stark naked in the moonlight but pray tell. I know that the $1 coin has the loon on the reverse, which is likely why it is called the Loonie but why is the loon so special as to appear on the $1 coin? Why wasn't it the Canadian beaver as the national symbol that made it onto that coin upon which we could call it a "Beavie".
Well, the reason could not have been that Canada's full of crazies who drunkenly dance stark naked in the moonlight but pray tell. I know that the $1 coin has the loon on the reverse, which is likely why it is called the Loonie but why is the loon so special as to appear on the $1 coin? Why wasn't it the Canadian beaver as the national symbol that made it onto that coin upon which we could call it a "Beavie".
In Canada the loon is a very special, important and much loved bird that represents the wild spirit of Canada and it also figures very prominently in indigenous historical lore and art. There is so much to say about the loon, too much for me to post anyway, so I'll just post this for you:
The beaver has already had a coin of its own since 1937, long before either the loonies (loon) or the toonies (polar bear) came into existence. The symbol of Canada's beloved beaver is also shown on several other national and provincial emblems ..... beaver isn't a greedy hog, he's industrious, humble and generous, he doesn't mind any of his Canadian cousins getting plenty of credit of their own.
That you know anything about horses! Doesn't go with my mental image!
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but pray tell. I know that the $1 coin has the loon on the reverse, which is likely why it is called the Loonie but why is the loon so special as to appear on the $1 coin? Why wasn't it the Canadian beaver as the national symbol that made it onto that coin upon which we could call it a "Beavie".
