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Canada Travel - Accommodation, Sightseeing Tours, Attractions, Information
Covering most of the northern part of the North American continent and
with an area larger than that of the United States, Canada has an extremely
varied topography. In the east the mountainous maritime provinces have an
irregular coastline on the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Atlantic. The St.
Lawrence plain, covering most of southern Quebec and Ontario, and the
interior continental plain, covering southern Manitoba and Saskatchewan and
most of Alberta, are the principal cultivable areas. They are separated by a
forested plateau rising from Lakes Superior and Huron.
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Westward toward the Pacific, most of British Columbia, the Yukon, and
part of western Alberta are covered by parallel mountain ranges, including
the Rockies. The Pacific border of the coast range is ragged with fjords and
channels. The highest point in Canada is Mount Logan (19,850 ft; 6,050 m),
which is in the Yukon. The two principal river systems are the Mackenzie and
the St. Lawrence. The St. Lawrence, with its tributaries, is navigable for
over 1,900 mi (3,058 km).
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Montreal - Montréal is truly an experience: old world charm,
French joie de vivre and a modern style all its own. In this section, wander
through travel itineraries and themed visits. Let yourself be transported
into the very heart of the Montréal experience! For a more advanced search,
use our "Quick Search" criteria.
When in Montréal, look down and you'll see double. That's because this is
really two cities in one. Above ground is the largest concentration of
stores in the country, underneath lie miles of commercial space; every nook
and cranny filled with more shops and boutiques.
From award-winning restaurants to ethnic food stores to locally grown
products, Montréal is a city oozing with a thousand flavours. Discover
everyone and everything behind the cuisine that's melted the hearts of food
lovers far and wide. Just take your pick—our palate-pleasing and informative
tours are designed to suit every epicurean's tastes.
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Vancouver - Renowned for being friendly and
fun with a whole lot of good looking views, Canada has always been a popular
tourist destination. But being such a big country, strangers to this part of
the world are sometimes unsure of where to begin. A good tip would be to
start in the largest city, the province of British Colombia. With a
population of about 2 million living in the metropolitan area, Vancouver is
a not an excessively big city as such, but it is one that is jammed packed
and always offers something to do. Vancouver is the third largest city in
Canada and is world renowned for its natural beauty, as it is surrounded by
water on three sides and nestled alongside the Coast Mountain Range. Join
the many plethora of tour groups available at the tourist information centre
on Burrard Street in Downtown Vancouver, or take yourself on a walkabout
tour of the city. Simply pick up a map from the information centre and drop
into one of the many spectacular parks in the city. Visitors should make an
effort to head to the world famous Stanley Park. If you like walking in
nature, then this is the park for you. Situated right in the heart of the
city, it is one of the largest urban parks in North America with 400
hectares of woodlands, gardens, flowers, trails, lakes, beaches and
wildlife. Not only that – Stanley Park is home to the Vancouver Aquarium, as
well as a children’s farmyard, tennis courts and a golf course.
Hotels Vancouver - Sightseeing Tours Vancouver
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Toronto - Toronto is a clean, safe, cosmopolitan city with
a wonderful network of parks, recreational, and cultural facilities. Toronto
is the home of four professional sports teams and the third largest
English-speaking theatre district in the world, behind New York and London.
One of the world's most ethnically diverse cities, it is home to more than
80 ethnic communities from Africa, Asia, and Europe. Toronto is also the
business centre of Canada.
Hotels Toronto - Sightseeing Tours Toronto
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Quebec City
It's the biggest winter carnaval on the planet, welcoming a million visitors
every year. Plus, Quebec City Winter Carnaval has the most adorable (and
iciest) ambassador/mascot - a snowman named Bonhomme Carnaval. Even though
the focus of the event has changed in the century or so since its inception,
F-U-N has been a constant. Nowadays, cultural events and participatory
sports reign supreme, thrilling people of all ages. A giant ice palace in
the Place Jacques-Cartier is HQ for all the activities, including the
much-anticipated and duly impressive International Ice Sculpture
Competition, a canoe race across the St. Lawrence, dog-sledding. 'snow
baths,' concerts and night parades.
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Calgary - With the majestic Canadian Rockies to the west and the Great Plains to the east, the booming oil town of Calgary offers the luxury of a big city with a small-town feel. Nearby Kensington Village boasts a wealth of trendy shops and galleries, while 17th Avenue’s vibrant hot spots and casual eateries offer a taste of Calgary’s unique culture.
local attractions include the Calgary Tower, the world famous Calgary Stampede and the amazing Calgary Zoo. This Calgary, Canada hotel is a short drive from the Trans-Canada Highway which leads to the University of Calgary.
Calgary provides easy access to the majestic Rocky Mountains and Canada Olympic Park, a winning combination for outdoor enthusiasts. The park offers programs in skiing, snowboarding, bobsledding, the luge and the skeleton. Visitors can explore the Olympic Hall of Fame and Museum or take a tour of the park.
The region provides a scenic backdrop for many activities like fishing, hiking, horseback riding, biking and picnicking. In addition, Calgary and its surrounding area are home to dozens of golf courses, museums and art galleries.
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Banff - The city with the highest elevation in Canada,
Banff sits at a lofty 1463m above sea level. Lying within the Banff National
Park, the town is famous for world famous, champagne-powder skiing. But by
no means does it mean that the activities dim off the ski-fields.
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Whistler - With more than two million visitors a year, Whistler is consistently ranked as the number one ski resort in North America. The resort has extensive experience hosting International Ski Federation (FIS) World Cup competitions.
The Whistler Sliding Centre is situated on Blackcomb Mountain, complementing the other adventure-oriented activities the area offers.
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Tourist Attractions
Canada is a land of great natural beauty, and Canadians identify with the
vastness of the country and the splendour of its landscapes. Our country is
also known for the liveliness and safety of its cities, its fascinating
history and remarkable museums. Tourists come from inside and outside of the
country to enjoy its diversity.
Tourist attractions are both nature based and cultural. Nature-based
travel and cultural tourism are increasingly popular. Nature-based tourism
is centred on enjoying the great outdoors. It can include adventure tourism
and ecotourism. Ecotourism is a form of travel that enables visitors to
discover natural areas and understand, through interpretation and education,
the natural and cultural sense of places while preserving their integrity.
Adventure tourism proposes vacations that include outdoor sports such as
hiking, canoeing, kayaking, skiing, horseback riding and cycling. Cultural
tourism focuses on experiencing the arts, heritage, history, cuisine and
special character of places. Whether your interest is in nature or culture,
Canada has tourist attractions that are well worth a visit.
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