10
best places in canada
10: Calgary
The
largest city in Alberta, Calgary
is
situated between the Canadian Prairies and the foothills of the Canadian
Rockies. After oil was discovered nearby in the early 1900s, Calgary boomed
into what is now one of Canada’s largest metropolitan areas, attracting
thousands every year to its world-famous rodeo event, the Calgary Stampede.
While Calgary is consist of several neighborhoods, the downtown
core is where the commercial, entertainment, and shopping districts are locate.
Stephen Avenue Walk and Barclay Mall are two popular pedestrian zones.
Calgary
is home to a houg no of skyscrapers with observation decks offering incredible
views of the city and the Rocky Mountains. The most notable of these is The Bow
and Calgary Tower. There are also many attractions incorporate
a
world-class zoo, amusement parks, botanical gardens, and a hands-on science
center.
While
the city plays host to several annual gala day of music, film, and dance, the
most famous is the Calgary Stampede, an Old West celebration held over ten days
in July with rodeos, chuckwagon races, parades, and competitions.
9: Churchill
It may
only be a small town of 1,000 residents, but Churchill draws huge crowds year
to see its most famous inhabitants, the polar bears. Nicknamed the “Polar Bear
Capital of the World,” Churchill is located in the Manitoba province on the
Hudson Bay shore. In addition to polar bears, Churchill is also the place to go for viewing beluga whales,
birds, and the aurora borealis.
The
best time to see polar bears in Churchill is October and November when they
bears migrate to the shores, hunting for marine food. The tourism industry here
provides tours and vehicles called tundra buggies for the safety of both
tourists and the bear.
This
Commonwealth country is the world’s second-largest. Most of that land area,
however, is complete wilderness. That is one of the draws of Canada: the
utterly vast expanses of nature to really and truly get lost inside. Its
national parks are truly massive, offering picture-perfect vistas.
Mountaineering, hiking, boating, swimming, cycling – there are a lot of rewards
here if you’re a fan of the great outdoors. Spot grizzly bears in Banff
National Park, hit the powdered slopes of Whistler, or taste your way through
some of Vancouver’s freshest wild salmon. There’s something in Canada for
everyone.
Away
from the lively nature of Canada – also including the Great Lakes Region – you
can explore its culture and history. Get stuck into the Francophone region of
Quebec, the sparkling skyscrapers and East Asian culture pockets in Vancouver,
Toronto’s elegant Victorian architecture, and Canada’s ‘château style’ grand
railway hotels and neo-gothic public buildings.
While
it’s located in north-eastern Nova Scotia, Cape Breton Island was once its
independent colony until it was forced to merge in1820. As it welcomed
thousands of Scottish ex-pats in the early 19th century, it remains the only
place in North America where you’ll hear Gaelic spoken, with a host of
traditional Scottish music concerts on offer. In addition to the Scots, Cape
Breton has a healthy French population, with the 18th-century Fortress of
Louisburg a vital
highlight.
A fascinating Milkman community adds to the pleasant mixture of cultural
influences.
Whale
watching here is unforgettable. Sightings are just about guaranteed at the
northern tip (the top of the island), which you can reach with a boat or kayak
tour – the scenery alone makes it worth the trip. Among its spectacular
landscapes, the highlight is undoubtedly Cape Breton
Highlands
National Park with its phenomenal Cabot Trail and gorgeous lookout points.
Don’t forget the scenic fishing villages such as Bay St. Lawrence, where you’ll
find some excellent seafood.
The
largest city in Alberta. Calgary is positioned between the Canadian Prairies
and the foothills of the Canadian Rockies. After oil was discovered nearby in
the early 1900s, and Calgary boomed into what is now one of Canada’s largest
metropolitan areas, attracting thousands every year to its world-famous rodeo
event, the Calgary Stampede.
While
Calgary is consists of several neighborhoods, the downtown core is where the
commercial, entertainment, and shopping districts situated. Stephen Avenue Walk
and Barclay Mall are two popular pedestrian zones.
6: Ottawa
Located
at the meeting point of three rivers, Ottawa is
Canada’s
capital city, home to the sixth-largest population in the country –
and
growing. Unusually, the city is bilingual. Don’t be surprised to hear
people
speaking a mix of English and French; both are first languages here.
Previously
known as Baytown, Ottawa was once a lumber
town,
with many mills built along the Ottawa River in the middle of the 19th
century.
Today, it’s a beautiful green city filled with blissful parks and waterways.
Biking
is publicized in the summer months, and these trails are changed to ski
trails
come winter. Running right through the heart of the city, the Rideau
The
canal is a must-visit. In cold winter, the canal becomes the world’s largest
ice
skating rink.
One of
the main things to do is visit the Byword Market.
But if
you’re interested in history, you’re in for a treat. While it may not be
Canada’s
official cultural capital, Ottawa is home to some spectacular historic
buildings,
such as the National Library and Archives – the fourth largest
library
in the world. As the nation’s capital, Ottawa is home to many federal
establishments
Preposition Parliament Hill, the government seat where the
ceremonial
Changing of the Guard takes place daily during the summer.
Thanks
to a couple of spectacular mountains called
Whistler
and Blackcomb, the Whistler resort is the largest and most famous
alpine
ski destination in North America. Located in the Coast Mountains of
British
Columbia in western Canada, Whistler is a two-hour trip from Vancouver
along
Canada’s most scenic drive, the Sea-to-Sky Highway. At the base of the
two
mountains are three quaint villages, Whistler Village, Creek side, and
Upper
Village. The Peak 2 Peak gondola
transports
visitors from the villages to the mountains.
Whistler
had humble beginnings as a logging town. After the 1960 Olympics in Squaw
Valley, a ski resort was built on London Mountain as a potential destination
for the 1968 Winter Olympics. However, this wasn’t attained until the 2010
Winter Olympics. In an attempt to verb away from its misleading name, London
Mountain was renamed Whistler Mountain because of the whistle-like sound made
by the native hoary marmots living in the mountains here.
Today,
Whistler has many world-class ski resorts and offers extraordinary views from
its mountain slopes that bring adventurers back year after year. Aside from
snow sports, the mountains also made for great hiking and rock climbing
opportunities.
4: Vancouver Island
Vancouver
Island, named after the British explorer George Vancouver, is the largest
island off the West Coast of the North American continent.
The
island is best known for the gorgeous But chart Gardens, the surf town of
Tofino, and the wilderness in the north, where one can catch a ferry to Prince
Rupert’s and another to Alaska from there. Vancouver Island is also a wildlife
hotspot. Not only does it offer some of the best whale watching in the world
you can even kayak with orca but it’s also a considerable spot for bird
watching and grizzly bear sightings. As the island is sparsely populated, with
most of the population living in Victoria – the capital of BC – you can soak up
the magic of the outdoors.
One of
the best places for a walk in nature is in
Strathcona
Provincial Park, where you’ll find most of the spectacular scenery on the
island. Visit Cathedral Grove with its ancient forest, or tee off on one of the
many fantastic golf courses.
3: Quebec City
Quebec
City may be the capital of the Quebec province in
eastern
Canada, but its French heritage, architecture, and language make it
appear more like a charming European village. Perched on a hill overlooking the St. Lawrence River is
Vieux Quebec, the city’s historic district, is the only North American city still retaining its original walls. A walk along the cobblestone streets of the Old City offers encounters with old buildings like the Citadel and historic sites like the Place-Royal, the area where explorer, Samuel DE Champlain established the first North American-French settlement. Cafes,
shops, and bars are peppers throughout the Old City.The city’s icon, the stunning Chateau
Frontenac, is regarded as the most photographed hotel in North America and offers tours even
without an overnight stay. Another impressive hotel is the Ice Hotel. Open from January to April, this unique hotel features rooms with beautiful ice sculptures.
Outside the city center are several beautiful and historic parks like Montgomery Falls and Plains of Abraham, which offer breathtaking waterfalls, outdoor recreation, and the history of the area.
The
sprawling city of Toronto is the most densely populated in Canada, with nearly
three million residents. Located on the shores of Lake Ontario, Toronto forms
part of the Golden Horseshoe region, which encompasses the area from the lake
to Niagara Falls.
As the
provincial capital of the Ontario province,
Toronto
is also one of the most multi-ethnic cities in the
world, with just shy of 100
ethnic
communities calling it home. It is one of the only places in Canada
where
more than half of the residents were not born in this country.
But
this melting pot makes Toronto what it is. Some of
the
placards are written in different languages, And diverse neighborhoods have
their
specialty foods.
There’s so much culture to establish in the inner city proper amongst its towering skyscrapers and thousands of multi-religious restaurants. It offers an exceptional uninterrupted
view of
the city from its observation deck, Sky pod, and 360 restaurants. But
it's worth the ride alone in the glass-enclosed elevator! See also: Top Tourist Attractions in Toronto
1: Montreal
Montreal
is the second-largest city in the Quebec province,
located
where St Lawrence and Ottawa Rivers meet. Montreal is Canada’s capital
of
culture. It’s also one of the most diverse, energetic, welcoming, and
forward-thinking
cities
in America, with modern street art, and dynamic breed of musicians, and
a great
party scene in its newer parts.
While English is spoken, it’s not the most common language; it’s the second-largest city in
the world to speak French as a first language outside of France. So it’s easy to see why it’s earned its nickname as the ‘Paris of North America.’
Montreal’s
cityscape is a pleasure to visit all year
round.
It’s most attractive in autumn when the trees turn burnt orange around
the
iconic cityscape. Old Montreal is the highlight with its cobbled streets,
quaint
museums, and historical buildings, some of which date back to the 17th
century.
Don’t miss the chance to climb up the clock tower in the Quai de
l’Horloge
for some exceptional views over the St. Laurence River and the city
in the
distance.
Exciting shopping districts include the downtown underground complex, the Carrefour
Laval mall, and the colorful Bonsecours Market.
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