Canadian Culture: #19. The Beaver – Canada’s National Animal 🦫 Did you know Canada’s national animal isn’t the moose or bear—it’s the beaver? The beaver played a huge role in Canada’s history. In the 1600s and 1700s, the fur trade—especially beaver pelts—was the backbone of the economy, drawing explorers, settlers, and Indigenous trade networks together. Quick quiz: Which animal is Canada’s national symbol? A) Moose 🦌 B) Beaver 🦫 C) Polar Bear 🐻‍❄️ Comment your answer—and tag a friend who’d