31. Coquitlam was designated as a " Cultural Capital of Canada " in 2009 by the Department of Canadian Heritage. 32. Paris, Ontario is referred to as " the cobblestone capital of Canada " due to a significant number of cobblestone buildings. 33. The " Christmas Capital of Canada " has had snow on the ground on Christmas day for the last 30 years. 34. Paris is referred to as " the cobblestone capital of Canada " ( in reference to a number of aged cobblestone houses ). 35. Merritt is nicknamed as " Country Music Capital of Canada " for its wealth of country music attractions, activities, and events. 36. In recognition of its strong arts and cultural programs, Powell River was named a " Cultural Capital of Canada " in 2004. 37. The development of its forestry sector led to the town being declared the Canadian Forest Service's 1992 Forestry Capital of Canada . 38. It is also quite famous for its annual rodeo, the Pembina River Provincial Park, and being the Diamond Capital of Canada . 39. St . Lawrence has been referred to as the'Soccer Capital of Canada 'and'Home of the wild Brud '. 40. Bancroft styles itself as the " mineral capital of Canada " and holds an annual event in August called the " Rockhound Gemboree ".
