Canada's history is closely linked to the history of transportation. One need only look at a map to understand the various geographical obstacles posed by the nation's landscape. Transportation has always played - and will continue to play - a vital role in shaping Canada's future.

 

With a population density of approximately three persons per square kilometre, Canada's 30 million people are scattered across an area that is nearly 10 million square kilometres in size, stretching 5 500 kilometres from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific.