Canadian Firsts Word Search

Use this word search to familiarize your students with some great Canadian firsts! 

Created by Canada’s History Society 

 — Posted March 29, 2017

Explore the “We’re Number One!” article on pages 4-5 in the April 2017 Happy Birthday Canada issue of Kayak: Canada’s History Magazine for Kids to learn about some great Canadian firsts! Download the print friendly version of the Canadian Firsts Word Search and the answer key. 

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