Check out the Canadian Heritage site for information on important cultural institutions, such as the CBC, the public radio and television broadcaster, museums. Activities Not all Canadians love the outdoors. But many do, and since we have to learn to live with winter, hockey and skiing are popular. Summer, short as it is, takes most Canadians outside. Gardening and birdwatching are among Canada's fastest growing hobbies.
Families go camping or spend time at a cottage on a lake or river.
Find out more about national parks and heritage sites through Parks Canada .