Urban adventures in fascinating cities and outstanding nature wonders such as the Rocky Mountains, Niagara Falls and a variety of scenic national parks make Canada a land of unique beauty. Add cultural discoveries beginning from the heritage of the Canadian Indians and Inuits, excellent chances for outdoor sports, and unforgettable encounters with wild nature, and you will understand why Canada is such a popular travel destination.
City destinations. For a city holiday in Canada, try for example Vancouver in Pacific west of Canada, offering nice surroundings for a combined city and sports holiday. Another popular Canadian travel destination, the county's largest city and the gateway to one of the most outstanding nature wonders of the world, the Niagara falls, Toronto should be included in your trip to Canada. Consider also Montreal with its charming French influences, interesting historical sights, generous cultural heritage, unique, and fascinating underground shopping world, as well as the historic Quebec City with its 17th century French architecture and winter sports facilities.
Nature lover's choices. Nova Scotia on the Atlantic coast of Canada offers a myriad of outdoor activities as well as beaches and local wines. The capital city of Canada, Ottawa and the cultural prairie city of Winnipeg both offer historical landmarks and great outdoor activities. Not to mention the attractive Alberta province, which introduces you to the wild side of Canada, but also keeps you well aware of excellent city facilities and the interesting cowboy culture.
Northern alternatives. In the Kootenays of British Columbia you can find great skiing and outstanding natural beauty with towering mountain ranges, rivers, valleys and shimmering lakes. You can also go to see the Canadian polar bears in the remote Arctic town of Churchill. Finally, there is also the remote gold rush state of Yukon with its spectacular landscapes, and the scenic Newfoundland with its icebergs and coastal landscapes.
Canada -North American country of charming cities, nature attractions and vast distances
The second largest country in the world, stretching from the Arctic to the Prairies and from Atlantic to Pacific shores, Canada is home to wild mountains, wide open grasslands, wooded lake regions and pristine arctic wilderness. Canada hosts outstanding natural beauty, but it also has charming cities with modern tourist facilities, and excellent outdoor sport facilities just a stone's throw away.City destinations. For a city holiday in Canada, try for example Vancouver in Pacific west of Canada, offering nice surroundings for a combined city and sports holiday. Another popular Canadian travel destination, the county's largest city and the gateway to one of the most outstanding nature wonders of the world, the Niagara falls, Toronto should be included in your trip to Canada. Consider also Montreal with its charming French influences, interesting historical sights, generous cultural heritage, unique, and fascinating underground shopping world, as well as the historic Quebec City with its 17th century French architecture and winter sports facilities.
Nature lover's choices. Nova Scotia on the Atlantic coast of Canada offers a myriad of outdoor activities as well as beaches and local wines. The capital city of Canada, Ottawa and the cultural prairie city of Winnipeg both offer historical landmarks and great outdoor activities. Not to mention the attractive Alberta province, which introduces you to the wild side of Canada, but also keeps you well aware of excellent city facilities and the interesting cowboy culture.
Northern alternatives. In the Kootenays of British Columbia you can find great skiing and outstanding natural beauty with towering mountain ranges, rivers, valleys and shimmering lakes. You can also go to see the Canadian polar bears in the remote Arctic town of Churchill. Finally, there is also the remote gold rush state of Yukon with its spectacular landscapes, and the scenic Newfoundland with its icebergs and coastal landscapes.
Practical information for your trip to Canada
Given the vast size of Canada, it is no wonder its weather conditions vary from temperate in the south to subarctic in the north. Summers in Canada are in most places warm, but winters can be very harsh especially in the interior parts and the mountain areas of Canada. As snow and below zero temperatures are met in Canada between November and April, the summertime generally lasts from June to September. The most popular time to visit Canada is during the summer, but depending on the purpose of your stay, also other times are well worth considering.
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Traveling to Canada is easy by air, with busy international airports operating in many locations, and with frequent flights to Canadian city destinations such as Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal available from all over the world. Additionally, there are good train and road connections to Canada available from the US. For traveling around in Canada, domestic flights are the most popular alternative due to vast distances. However, public transport by buses works efficiently between all major cities of Canada, passenger trains are available and roads are usually in good condition.
Tourist services in Canada are generally of very good quality. Comfortable hotels, vibrant nightlife and inviting restaurants are found in all major cities of this vast but interesting North American country. Making your stay even more enjoyable, Canada is a very safe destination where remembering the threats of wilderness nature and taking normal precautions while visiting cities are quite sure to keep your holiday in Canada pleasant.
