This is the signature sound of the Canadian Wilderness. The Loon is a tremendous swimmer due to the fact that the legs are attached so far back in the body allowing the webbed feet to propel them underwater at high speeds. It is not unusual to see a Loon disappear from view then surface moments later a great distance away. This does, however, make them very awkward on land where they nest near the shoreline of remote northern rivers and lakes. Both male and female incubate the eggs. Loons are migratory and although they appear to have difficulty initially getting airborne, they are strong fliers.

The Beaver is a well-known symbol of Canada and adorns the five cent coin. This amazing engineer can be found in northern lakes and ponds where it constructs dams, sometimes massive, to hold back water in order to build their lodge out of harm's way. Once valued highly for its fur, the Beaver population has been recovering due to protective measures. It is not uncommon when paddling quietly to see a Beaver on a bank near the shoreline or swimming in the water. They are famous for the loud slap of their thick wide tail on the water to warn of potential danger.

The woodland Caribou frequent the northern swampy forested habitats of Canada while the northern Caribou wander the Arctic tundra. These large animals move continuously and migrate in very large herds that are magnificent to see. Both male and female Caribou have large branching antlers that are irregular in shape with the females being smaller and more slender. Males can exceed 320 kgms. in weight and stand up to 1.6 metres at the shoulder. Colours vary by season from brown in the summer to almost white in the northern reaches.

The Musk-Ox ranges from the open tundra to well-vegetated terrain in northern Canada. The animal has a massive build attaining up to 1.5 metres at the shoulder and exceeding 400 kgms. in weight. The Musk-Ox has a double coat of fur - a long dark brown outer coat that covers a light brown dense undercoat. They travel in herds of 20 to 100 animals and when under attack from predators form a circle - the adults at the outer circumference with horns pointed outward and the infants on the inside.

The Polar Bear is primarily an aquatic animal and resident of the Arctic regions of Canada. They do range up to 1,200 km. south of the Arctic Circle and are the most carniverous of bears. It eats seals, walrus, fish, caribou, and beached whales. The Polar Bear is fully covered , including the soles of the feet, with thick white fur that helps their footing on the ice. They grow up to 3.3 metres in length attaining a weight in excess of 680 kgms.

Canada boasts a coastline adjacent to three of the world's oceans. The Pacific, Atlantic, and Arctic Oceans are the home of numerous species of Whale. While some are migratory, such as the Humback and Gray Whales, other species enjoy the Arctic waters year-round. These include, the Beluga or White Whale and the Narwhal Whale.

The Wolf is an intelligent and courageous hunter, not extremely swift, but possessing tremendous endurance. They generally travel in packs and frequently establish territories ranging from 100 to 1,000 square kilometres. The Gray or Timber Wolf is the most common inhabitant of northern Canada growing up to 81 centimetres in height and 79 kgms. in weight. Wolves are believed to mate for life and the nucleus of the community is the breeding pair. They eat a wide variety of food ranging from small animals such as mice and squirrels to large animals such as deer and moose.