If you are considering visiting Canada on your next vacation, you are up for a real treat. Located at the top of the North American continent, Canada is the second largest country of the world and has a total population of only about 32 million people. This country and its natural beauty and spectacular sceneries is the ideal place to relax and enjoy with family or friends.
Canada’s unique mix of British and French heritage distinguishes it from the United States and makes the travel experience in Canada very varied and pleasant. The official language in most of the provinces is English, however the province of Quebec, the French side of Canada, holds French as its official language. Canada’s immigration policy has attracted immigrants from Latin America, Africa and Asia, giving it a multi-cultural flavor. The country is very tourist friendly and you will not have a hard time finding Canada vacation rentals.
The country is made up of ten provinces and tree territories all with unique attractions to offer. Trips and tours can be booked in advance and information booths can be found in major cities to help you get around and make sure you make the most out of your Canada vacation.
One of the most visited provinces of Canada; is Quebec. Besides being the only province that has French as its official language, this province is also home to the charming Montreal and such events as the Winter Carnival; the world’s biggest winter festival. Montreal, the provincial capital is a cosmopolitan city that entices visitors with its mixture of old traditions and modernity. It is home to numerous attractions such as the Insectarium, the Botanical Garden which boasts a collection of more than 22,000 species and varieties of plants and The Montréal Biodôme. The Biodôme is a unique concept in the world that recreates the four finest ecosystems of the Americas allowing guests to discover the Tropical and Laurentinian Forests or greet the penguins at the Marine and Arctic/Antarctica zone.
Toronto is another favorite among Canada tourists. If you love history and art Toronto offers the Royal Ontario Museum with a variety of exhibits that include world culture galleries and natural history galleries. Art enthusiasts will be delighted with a collection of 66,000 works of art that span from 100A.D. to present time. Other attraction worth visiting while in Toronto is the CN tower. This Tower is without doubt the most famous attraction of Toronto and the icon of the city’s skyline. It is 1,815 feet tall, it was built in 1976 and it was the world’s highest building for over 30 years. It is still visited by 2 million tourists every year. In the tower you will find an indoor observation deck with Horizons Cafe, outdoor observation deck and a motion theatre ride. And finally another Toronto must is the Niagara Falls. No list of things to do in Canada would be complete without mentioning the Niagara Falls. It is one of the reasons why most tourists visit Canada and is famous among honeymooners due to its spectacular views. During the night, twenty two spotlights illuminate the falls presenting a showcase of lights that makes a rainbow of colors. You can book one of the many Canadian vacation rentals and enjoy this spectacular setting with your loved one.
If you head to Vancouver you will find a unique city full of shopping opportunities and outdoor adventures. Vancouver is one of the most beautiful places of the world with fine hotels, glamorous restaurants and trendy boutiques that make it a modern metropolis. Several festivals take place throughout the year including a Jazz Festival and the International Children’s Festival.
If what you are looking for is some history then you should visit Victoria. A place that has preserved its heritage, Victoria is very different than Vancouver or Toronto. It is a quiet and calm city highly influenced by the English and one of those unique places where visitors can still stroll around with a slow pace with nature that is not miles away. It has been named the Best City in the Americas since 2000 and it is home to such attractions as the Victoria’s Castle Craigdarroch. Other Victoria attractions include the Royal British Columbia museum, that features unique galleries with exhibits of the province’s history and the Maritime Museum of British Columbia; which displays more than 5,000 nautical artifacts among others
And don’t forget the Canadian Rockies, a must see while in Canada. Taking the Rocky mountain train allows tourists to travel through Vancouver to Calgary including popular attractions such as the Yoho National Park, Banff Town site, and admission to the Vancouver Observation Deck at Harbour Centre as well as the Calgary Tower.
Canada is a box of surprises that will provide you with a unique vacation full of exciting things to do and great places to visit.
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