Final Seven Wonders of Canada announced

CBC announced the final seven wonders of Canada today. The wonders are:

1. The canoe – representing aboriginal mode of transport and our waterways
2. Igloo - representing the north
3. Niagara falls – a meeting place for native peoples ans settlers, and still the biggest attraction in eastern Canada
4. Pier 21 – representing the promise of Canada, and immigration
5. Prairie skies – representing the west, and also as a great place to see the northern lights
6. Old Quebec city – representing French culture
7. Rockies - representing the splendour of the west

The list was meant to represent icons across the country; I think the judges did a pretty good job. Niagara falls is probably the weakest of all, as there are bigger and/or taller waterfalls elsewhere in the world, or in Canada for that matter (like Virginia Falls in Nahanni). But despite the commercialization, it is still a great icon.

Earlier, the judges had created a shortlist of fifteen icons. The eight that had to be dropped were:

1. Haida Gwaii
2. Nahanni
3. Cabot Trail
4. Gros Morne
5. Sleeping Giant
6. The Bay of Fundy
7. Cathedral Grove
8. Northern Lights

The CBC has created a website with a lot of additional features, includinc

• Alternate lists from each province
• An interactive map
• A chance to submit your lists