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Who We Are › Canadian Identity
What does 'from sea to sea to sea' refer to in Canada?
- A description of Canada's three major river systems
- Canada's three naval fleets
- Canada's motto referencing the Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic oceans bordering the country
- Canada's fishing industry on three coasts
Why this is the correct answer
Canada's official Latin motto is "A Mari Usque Ad Mare," meaning "From Sea to Sea," but the country is actually bordered by three oceans: the Atlantic, the Pacific, and the Arctic. This phrase celebrates Canada's vast geographic reach from coast to coast to coast.