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Canada's official measurement is metric, however many people (especially those 40 and over) will still use the imperial system for many things. One of the most common holdovers from the imperial system is the use of feet and inches for measurement of distances and heights, and you will still hear older Canadians use the term 'mile' when referring to informal distances, and may also give temperatures in fahrenheit. All weather forcasts will be in °C.
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Canadian Cities

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There are many cities in Canada, all of which are distinctive, welcoming to tourists, and well worth visiting. Here are the nine most popular cities:
 
Ottawa - Canada's capital; a major business, government, high tech, and tourist location. Often referred to as "Silicon Valley North", much of Canada's telecommunication, software and computer technology firms are headquartered in Ottawa. Some of the key attractions in Ottawa include Parliament Hill (home of Canada's federal parliament), the National Gallery of Canada
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Cinema of Quebec

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The history of cinema in Quebec started on June 27, 1896 when the French Louis Minier inaugurated the first movie projection in North America in a Montreal theatre room. However, it would have to wait until the 1960s before a genuine Quebec cinema industry would emerge.
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