Canada

Travel Guide
Canada which includes mountains
Stretching the width of North America, this country is known for its natural beauty and welcoming people. Come for a visit, eh.

From the Bay of Fundy in the east to the rugged Pacific coastline of Vancouver Island in the west, Canada provides glorious outdoor sights. Tour the nation’s impressive scenery, sophisticated cities and peaceful countryside for a vacation you will remember forever.

In the east, the fictional home of Anne of Green Gables on Prince Edward Island will make the beloved young adult series come alive. In nearby Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, see the unusual tides of the Bay of Fundy that rise and fall up to 50 feet (16 meters) each day.

On the western coast, British Columbia has lovely harbors in Vancouver and Victoria, with whale watching, sunbathing and shoreline walks. These and other Canadian cities have eclectic neighborhoods with concentrations of artists and ethnic centers, including interesting Chinatowns.

Spread across the center of the country, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Calgary and Edmonton are among the nation’s largest metropolitan areas. All have modern city centers with wonderful restaurants, shopping, museums and galleries. In addition, each has its unique personality, from old French customs to major league baseball to cowboy rodeos.

Canada’s mountainous regions offer superb opportunities for summer hiking and sightseeing and winter skiing. Visit Revelstoke and Whistler in British Columbia and Banff and Lake Louise in Alberta for some of the best Rocky Mountain slopes and views. In the east, Mont-Tremblant in Québec has excellent skiing in the Laurentian Mountains.

Head to the lakes regions in Manitoba and Saskatchewan for fishing and hunting. Travel north to Nunavut, the Northwest Territories and the Yukon to camp under the northern lights. Canada’s national and provincial parks cater to Canadian and international visitors with scenic trails and adventurous activities.

In Canada try panning for gold, taste maple syrup fresh from production or even go on a polar bear safari. Across the nation you’re likely to be greeted with a friendly welcome. Arrive anywhere and keep exploring the beautiful lands and waters of this great nation.

Popular cities in Canada

Casa Loma showing heritage architecture, heritage elements and château or palace
Toronto
Known for Entertainment, Theatres and Museums
Probably the most popular city in Canada, Toronto is a diverse cultural destination that is highly regarded for its museums, concerts, family entertainment, sports stadiums and craft beers. Visit a gallery, taste aromatic craft beers, enjoy one of its many music festivals or explore Lake Ontario and the Toronto Islands in this fun Canadian city.

Reasons to visit

  • Rogers Centre
  • CN Tower
  • CF Toronto Eaton Centre
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Québec City
Known for Historical, Museums and Cafes
Explore the charming capital city of the Canadian province of Québec, and its surrounding nature, to discover a little piece of France in North America.

Reasons to visit

  • Château Frontenac
  • Quebec City Town Hall
  • Museum of Civilization
Montreal featuring a bay or harbour, a city and a skyscraper
Montreal
Known for Museums, Live music and Art
The City of a Hundred Spires, with its French influences, slew of festivals, and pristinely preserved historic city centre has to be one of the most charming in North America, if not the world.

Reasons to visit

  • Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
  • Bell Centre
  • Place des Arts
Stanley Park showing a city and a river or creek
Vancouver
Known for Dining, Shopping and Ports
This thriving Pacific Northwest city offers an alluring mix of cosmopolitan culture, an excellent restaurant scene and craft beer bars as well as wonderful natural scenery.

Reasons to visit

  • Canada Place
  • Granville Island Public Market
  • Rogers Arena
Calgary
Calgary
Known for Rivers, Theatres and Urban
Calgary is a city that’s bustling with arts and festivals, is known for its pioneering history, rodeo and ski-filled winters as the gateway to the Canadian Rockies.

Reasons to visit

  • BMO Centre
  • Calgary Zoo
  • Scotiabank Saddledome
Parliament Hill showing heritage architecture, a city and night scenes
Ottawa
Known for Walking, Museums and Sports
Canada’s gorgeous capital offers an array of galleries, museums, nature parks and historic sites, making it the perfect cultural and romantic escape.

Reasons to visit

  • Parliament Hill
  • Byward Market Square
  • National Gallery of Canada

Popular places to visit

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