With an estimated 2 million lakes, Canada holds over 60% of the world's total. It is a massive "water kingdom" where you can find a stunning blue view almost everywhere you look!
When you look at a map of Canada, you might notice it looks a bit like a jigsaw puzzle with lots of blue pieces. That's because Canada is home to more lakes than every other country on Earth put together.
Out of all the lakes in the world larger than 10 hectares (about 15 football fields), Canada owns 62% of them.
The secret lies in the Ice Age. About 10,000 to 20,000 years ago, most of Canada was covered by massive sheets of ice called glaciers.
These lakes aren't just for beautiful photos. They hold a massive portion of the world's renewable fresh water. In fact, about 9% of Canada's entire surface is covered by fresh water!
Canada isn't just a country; it's a massive natural sponge. Thanks to the ancient power of glaciers, it remains the world's undisputed champion of lakes, providing a home for wildlife and the purest fresh water on the planet.
