WHY COME TO CANADA?
THE SEVEN WONDERS OF CANADA – CBC NEWS IN REVIEW ANALYSIS
September 2007
Watch the CBC News In Review clip and answer the following questions.
1. Identify some of the nominations for Canada’s seven wonders.
2. What does the response to the initial survey of nominations tell us about how Canadians view their country?
3. List 3 peoples’ choice nominations from the CBC online vote.
4. Identify the official seven wonders of Canada identified in the film.
1. 4.
2. 5.
3. 6.
7.
5. Are there any “wonders” that you feel do not deserve such a designation? If so, what Canadian attraction(s) should be included? Explain.
6. Which of the seven wonders would you most like to visit and why?
What Should Be Our 8th Wonder?
Make Your Case
The Scenario:
You have been hired to choose the CBC’s 8th top tourist destination in Canada. With your partner, research some of our country’s tourist attractions, activities and destinations by using some of the websites below. You will make the case that your choice is the absolute best!
Your Task:
1. Go to Canada Travel and explore the things to do, places to go and videos to learn more about what Canada has to offer our visitors.
2. Decide what you think should be considered our 8th wonder and complete the organizer below to make your case.
3. Be prepared to present your group’s choice and we will vote as a class.
Questions / Make the Case!What is the attraction/destination/activity?
Where is it located in Canada?
Why should this be considered the 8th wonder?