10 Recommended Destinations in Canada
We have listed the 10 attractions for nature lovers who wish to explore the beauty picturesque in Canada.
1. Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls is the greatest waterfall in the world, located on the border of New York, USA and Ontario, Canada. Comprising of 3 waterfalls: Horseshoe Falls (on the Canadian side), American Falls (on the American side) and Bridal Veil (on the American side). To view all 3 from above, as well as see a panoramic view of Niagara Falls, visitors can go up the observation tower on the Canadian side, and at night, view a light show that illuminates the waterfall. During the winter, the waterfall will turn to ice. All in all, Niagara Falls is a must-see Canadian attraction.
2. Banff National Park
Banff National Park is located in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains, and is not only one of the oldest national parks, but also one of the largest in the world. Part of the Rocky Mountains, it offers some of the best views of the Rockies and some of the most beautiful lakes and forests in the world.
3. Toronto
Toronto is the capital city of the state of Ontario and is the largest city in North America. Home to a diverse population, it is one of the most multi-cultural cities in the world and frequently welcomes people of varying nationalities. Located close to Lake Ontario, the city has a charming atmosphere and many well-known attractions like the CN Tower and fairytale castle, Casa Loma.
4. Old Quebec
Quebec is the capital city of the state of Quebec, located in the eastern part of Canada. Influenced by France, it is nicknamed the Europe of North America, especially in reference to the architecture, which has a charming European-style, as buildings are situated on a hill overlooking the St. Lawrence river. With the majority of the people speaking French, it is no wonder why people draw comparisons to Europe and deem it to be one of the most romantic cities in the world.
5. Whistler
Whistler is located in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia, north of Vancouver, and is home to one of the largest and most spectacular ski resorts in North America, Whistler Blackcomb. Surrounded by high mountains and beautiful nature, Whistler is a popular destination, during the ski season for Canadians and tourists alike.
6. Ottawa’s Parliament Hill
Ottawa is a city located on the banks of the Ottawa River in Ontario, and is the fourth largest city in the country and second largest in the state. Now one of the fastest growing cities in the Americas, it is recognized as the second cleanest city in Canada and third cleanest in the world. With most of the architecture being Gothic Revival style buildings, there are not many high-rise buildings around the city.
7. Yellowknife
Located in the northern part of the country, next to Great Slave Lake in the Northwest Territories, Yellowknife is a small town, despite being the largest in the region. The weather can get very cold, reaching -50 degrees Celsius, but is a great place to view the Northern Lights or Aurora in the fall and winter, therefore attracting many tourists.
8. Victoria
Victoria is a beautiful, medium-sized city in Canada, located at the southern end of Vancouver. With a population of about 300,000 people, it is a city seeped in history, having once been the capital city of Canada in 1871. Many of the buildings and churches still feature gothic art styles, to reflect its history. However, nowadays it is known as the City of Gardens, as the city is surrounded with many beautiful trees and gardens.
9. Stanley Park & Vancouver
Vancouver is a major city on the west coast of British Columbia and is a major business and tourism hub. Ranked the third largest city in Canada, it offers beautiful scenery and great nature, alongside numerous attractions like Stanley Park, a public park in the heart of Vancouver, spanning 400 hectares in size and comprised of forests and large green spaces. It is a popular tourist attraction, due to the beautiful nature that ranges from forests to beaches with viewpoints and cycling paths, as well as a seafood restaurant that overlooks the bay and the rest of Vancouver.
10. Churchill
Churchill is a town on Hudson Bay, at the mouth of Churchill River in Manitoba, near Wapusk National Park, one of the world’s most important breeding grounds for polar bears. Wapusk which is the local word for white bear, is the reason Churchill is known as the polar bear capital of the world. The best time to see polar bears is late October to early November, as the bears gather on the shores of Hudson Bay, waiting for the surface to freeze in order to go out hunting for seals.
