Every Canadian doesn't get to experience all of these things, but we do all live our lives to the rhythms of the seasons in our region. The shifting climate could change this way of life. In some parts of the country prolonged heat waves can make our daily life uncomfortable. It is likely that severe heat conditions will become more frequent in some areas. Winter activities may also change in some places as it becomes more difficult to maintain outdoor ice rinks and ski hills during warmer winters.
Many foreign visitors come to Canada to enjoy our outdoor activities.
This may also change if tourists begin to think that unsuitable weather conditions could ruin their vacations. Where we live The Earth's ecosystems are our reservoir of genetic diversity. The plants and animals in the natural environment depend on climate to a considerable degree. Small temperature variations can have major effects on natural ecosystems. The make-up and location of many ecosystems will shift as the individual species respond to the changing climate.