A is for Alberta, with its mountains so grand,
Crisp air and clear blue skies, the most beautiful land.
B is for Banff, a beautiful site.
Mountains and lakes under the starlight.
C is for Canadian Rockies, mountains winter-capped and high.
Touch the sky, see the marmots scamper by.
D is for Dime, it’s ten cents, you see.
In Canadian money, it’s as shiny as can be.
E is for Elk, roaming wild and free,
In Canada’s great forests, as happy as can be.
F is for French, one of the tongues we speak,
Parlez-vous français? In Canada, it’s not so unique!
G is for Gold Rush, a story from past,
A glittering history, memories so vast.
H is for Hockey, which Canadians play.
In snow or in sunshine, almost every day.
I is for Inuit, Northern natives so bright,
In Canada’s history, they shine with all light.
J is for Jasper, a National Park so grand.
In Alberta, it’s the largest, the most beautiful in the land.
K is for Klondike, the river of gold,
With stories of miners, brave and bold.
L is for Leaf, in red it will blow,
Just like on the Canadian flag, it will show.
M is for Mountie, in his uniform so neat.
In Canada, they patrol the street.
N is for Niagara, where the water falls with might.
Watch it during the daytime, or marvel at night.
O is for Ottawa, Canada’s great capital,
Where leaders make decisions that are substantial.
P is for Poutine, a tasty treat.
Fries with gravy and cheese, it’s oh so sweet.
Q is for Quebec, a province so serene,
Where the grand Festival du Voyageur is seen.
R is for Rivers, flowing fast and wide.
Through Canada’s landscapes, they are our country’s pride.
S is for Snow, that dances down from above,
In our Canadian winters, it’s something we love.
T is for Toronto, a city that’s bright;
With skyscrapers soaring to a dazzling height.
U is for Umiak, an Inuit canoe,
Helps them navigate water, under sky of blue.
V is for Vancouver, where mountains touch the sky.
The waterfront city is a sight to please your eye.
W is for Winnipeg, a place so cool,
In Manitoba, it’s a gem like a jewel.
X is for Xenia, a flower quite rare,
In Canada’s gardens, its beauty we share.
Y is for Yukon, vast and wide,
A Canadian territory, we take such pride.
Z is for Zip-line, soaring with joy,
At Whistler resort, for every girl and boy.
Credits
Ririro is the in-house creative voice behind many of the original poems and stories published on Ririro.com, crafting accessible, educational content designed to delight young readers. Canada ABC is one of several geography-themed alphabet poems created to help children explore the world one letter at a time.
