Canadian culture flourished in the 20th century with the development of many art schools and universities. Painters found fame depicting the landscapes and native culture, including the Group of Seven, while Inuit artists specialized in sculptures made from materials like ivory and soapstone. Canada also has a large theater scene, including the second largest fringe festival in Edmonton and the popular Stratford Shakespeare Festival. Canadian cuisine stems from a mixture of American, British, French and indigenous influences, featuring wild game, seafood and dishes like poutine and butter tarts.

1. Country Report: Canadian Culture Robert Wesley Bridger Jr History 141, 71154

2. Canadian Art During the 20 th century, especially the latter half, the arts flourished along with many newly created art schools and universities. Taking advantage of its glorious landscapes and unique native culture, many painters found fame or even created their own styles of painting. These artist include Paul Kane, and the Group of Seven. Another unique form of art in Canada was sculpture, which was primarily done with walrus ivory and soapstone by the native Inuit artists.

3. Canadian Theatre There is a large stage theatre scene in Canada. Canada is home to the world`s 2 nd largest fringe festival, known as the Edmonton International Fringe Festival. One of its most popular summer tourist attractions is the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Stratford, Ontario.

4. Canadian Cuisine Canadian cuisine finds itself mostly coming from a mixture of American, British, French, and native backgrounds along with its new large immigrant population. Wild game and seafood (which includes seal meat) finds itself a favorite in the more rural northern regions. Top two contenders for Canada's national food are poutine, and butter tarts.

5. Sources Culture of Canada http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_Canada Cuisine of Canada http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_cuisine