mike the mountain

CBC has compiled a list of nominees for what they’re calling the “Seven Wonders of Canada“.

Some of them I don’t really understand (the canoe?), some seem like obvious regional pandering (crooked trees?), but there are many great highlights of our country included here. The nitpicker in me questions what kind of definition they’re using; should we really be comparing natural phenomena (Northern Lights, Prairie Skies) and man-made structures (Confederation Bridge, Rideau Canal) on the same list? And if we’re going to look at conceptual inventions like canoes and igloos along with one-off achievements like the CN Tower, does that mean we’re ignoring all other Canadian inventions, like penicillin?

I think a more specific definition of “Wonder” might have given this project a bit more resonance. But regardless of what this list will ever mean it’s an excellent reminder of some of the truly unique and amazing wonders this country has to offer.