“Culture” is an obviously broad category that can include any number of topics depending on who’s setting the terms. In this section, we’re going to look at “culture” as Canadians traditionally define it, which is to say, the collection of things that provides a sense of purpose and patriotism to residents of the country, including both cultural products and social attitudes.
Our look at cultural products will include a survey of some of the most famous Canadian works of art, literature, and music, as well as television shows, movies, and sports. We’ll also examine the ways Canadians behave and think about themselves, and examine some of the political beliefs that are starting to play a larger and larger role in defining the Canadian identity.
