Our most honoured name is Victoria, although the Queen's memory is less evident in Quebec than in Ontario, where there are at least 47 distinct places and geographical features with her name. Covering everything from how our national parks were named to places with names that are acronyms, such as Arvida and Kenora, Naming Canada is a delightful addition to the library of anyone who has puzzled over the strange and unusual names that abound in Canada. He was Executive Secretary of the Canadian Permanent Committee on Geographical Names from 1973 to 1987. Verne Clemence, Western People 'This little book is full of entertaining stories. It is hard to put down once you start reading it.
Nothing acts as a mirror for the social and cultural fabric of a country more than place names.
Steeped in our past, they linger long after those who named them. All rights reserved .