Canada is one of the most sought-after destinations for real estate investments, but it’s also a country full of unique and interesting facts about the real estate industry. Certainli Realty is an Ontario real estate brokerage that helps people buy and sell their homes. Here are four strange and interesting real estate facts about Canada. Contact us today!
Churchill, Manitoba
Churchill, Manitoba, lies on the Hudson Bay in the far north of the province of Manitoba. This very small town is known for the number of polar bears that inhabit it. In fact, no one locks their doors in Churchill, Manitoba, so that people can quickly enter a home to escape a potential polar bear attack.
Canadians Are Closer to the U.S. Than You Think
Did you know? Almost 90% of Canadians live within 160 kilometers of the U.S. border. This is mainly weather related, as Northern Canada is significantly colder than the United States. However, most of Canada’s economy is closely tied to the U.S.’s, which plays a role as well.
Against the Color Purple
Another strange real estate fact from Certainli Realty is that in Ottawa (Canada’s Capital), it is illegal to paint your garage door purple. No one really knows why this law was passed, but if you paint your garage door purple, you can face a fine.
No Rats in Alberta
Alberta implemented a Rat Control Program that has completely eliminated rats from the province since 1950. In fact, experts say that Alberta is the largest inhabited area in the world that is rat-free. The program was to ensure the threat of plague did not arise and to protect crops.
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