Canada has become a
country of choice for students , tourists and immigrants in
the last 15 years. Social networks have made it possible to publicize
landscapes of exuberant places that in the 4 seasons of the year allow us to
explore wonders imagined for us, those from the tropics.
Whether on the west
coast of the country, with the beautiful rocky mountains of the Alberta
province stretching and descending to the Pacific Ocean in the province of
British Columbia, or in the provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan with their
countless water resources and indigenous traditions , or in the most populated
eastern provinces with urban and rural landscapes that leave you short of
breath, Canada does not envy beauty to any other destination, and the ease of
transportation, communication and interaction with residents allow tourists a
great experience of trip.
No matter what type
of visa you choose to travel with , be prepared: it is now much easier to
travel to Canada and see these sensational wonders!
Next we
will explore the 10 most wonderful places on Canadian soil that are
waiting for you.
1.Ottawa
A visit to Canada would
be incomplete without a tour of its political and diplomatic
center. Ottawa, the nation's capital, is home to the Prime Minister and
members of Parliament, as well as hundreds of embassies and
delegations . Despite its small size, Ottawa usually receives
approximately 11 million visitors each year, and many of them come looking for
the following wonders that we describe below:
- The Ottawa Market
- The tour of the dark part of
Ottawa
- El Castillo Fairmont Chateau
Laurier
- Petrie Island
- Rideau Hill Royal Mansion
2.Toronto
Saying Toronto is almost
equivalent to saying Canada. Usually confused as the capital of the
country (it is Ottawa actually), Toronto is the city with the most inhabitants
and the largest land area in Canada. Since the 1970s, and after the
decline in Montreal's economic production, Toronto took the lead and has not
given up its position as the economic, cultural and social epicenter and that
is why it is the labor epicenter where thousands of jobs are produced each year
of work. It is the place to look initially if you want to travel to
Canada for work .
Toronto has multiple
places you would love to go, and it may take you up to a week to visit all of
them. Below we describe the places that cannot be missing from your list:
- The CN tower
- The Toronto Islands
- La plaza Young-Dundas
- The Distillery District
- Queen's Park
- The Art Gallery of Ontario
- Kensington Market
3.Niagara Falls
Although it may seem
redundant to talk about this magical place, the Canadian side of Niagara Falls
was, is, and will be a place that you cannot take off your list when you visit
Canada. One of the seven wonders of the modern world, the waters of
the Niagara River plummeting from a height of 57 meters and 790 meters wide
steal the attention, admiration and solemnity of any visitor.
The Falls are accessible
from both sides of the US-Canadian border, and the province is also famous for
its multitude of casinos and restaurants located on either side of the
waterfall.
Getting to the falls is
not a problem, since there are countless tourist routes, buses and wide roads
that lead from Toronto. Make sure to carry your cell phone in a bag
against the water, since you cannot miss the boat trip that leads close to the
waterfall. It will only take you one day to visit the falls, but its
images will remain with you for a lifetime.
Province of Quebec
4.Parque Mont Tremblant
The Park Mont
Tremblant is one of the lesser - known destinations for foreigners
but most visited by Quebecers. The Park is open during the four seasons of
the year and is characterized by its spectacular ski slopes, the tremendous
view from the top of its Mount Tremblant, its trails and paths that dozens of
mountaineers travel every day, and the water sports that are practiced
regularly on the sprawling Lake Tremblant.
However, the reason why
the Park is so famous is the multiple and shocking natural colors that bathe
each one of the trees during every fall.
If the maple leaf is the
national symbol of Canada, Mont Tremblant Park is the place to go if you
want to find the most beautiful and stealthy maple leaves , scattered
throughout the more than 1,500 square kilometers of the park. It is a place
that you can visit in a full day and that will leave you with thousands of
memories and photos to share!
5.Montreal
When you pronounce the
name of this city, the mental image travels through French language
paths. Montreal, the second largest city in Canada and the most populated
in Quebec, is also the most multicultural city in the
country. Montreal is world famous for its summer festivals, its many
Paris-style cafes, and that interesting symbiosis between Anglo culture and
French culture. Although the official language of the province is French,
you will have no problem speaking English in most of the places you want to
visit:
You will need about four
days to visit the most famous places in the city, described below:
- Old Montreal
- Mont Royal Park and Viewpoint
- The Botanical Garden
- The Jean Drapeau Park and its
Formula One circuit
- The Plaza of the Arts
- El barrio Plateau Mont-Royal
- Notre Dame Basilica
6.Kuujjuaq –
Nunavik
Who has not heard of the
magnificent Northern Lights? Those creepy skies that suddenly turn an
emerald green hue and that make you take your breath away at the majesty of
their staging ... This phenomenon, which many think can only take place in
Iceland or the North Pole, is waiting for you just a two hour flight from
Toronto. The place to visit to witness this wonder of the universe is
called Kuujjuaq.
Kuujjuaq is a small town
of around 2,700 inhabitants, and it is located in Nunavik, the northernmost
region of the province of Quebec. Ancestral territories of the Inuit
indigenous community, this region is characterized by its extreme winters
and the absence of light pollution, which allows visitors to access the show
without the need for special devices.
If you want to witness
such a majestic natural event, you must first consult the Innuit
Adventures page , the company in charge of managing visits and recommend
which days and months of the year are the most conducive to spotting the
auroras. Set aside about four days to experience this wonder.
Manitoba Province
7.Churchill
If wildlife is your
thing, and you love seeing wild animals in their natural environment with
minimal environmental impact, going to Churchill should be high on your
list . This tiny town located in the Province of Manitoba, in central
Canada, has a very curious and world-famous title: The Polar Bear Capital of
the World!
Thanks to its location,
on the shores of the famous and vast Hudson Bay, Churchill welcomes thousands
of polar bears every fall that come from further north of the bay in search of
food and to raise baby bears. But make no mistake! In addition to the
traditional white polar bear, Churchill also has wolves, black-furred polar
bears, moose, and countless species of birds. Set aside about 4 days of
your vacation to see all that Churchill has to offer
To get to Churchill, you
will need to take a plane from Manitoba, as there are no roads to travel by
car. The flight can take two and a half hours.
Province of British Columbia
8.Vancouver
A country that stretches
from coast to coast has something to show for itself in every ocean it
touches. Vancouver, Canada's third largest city , lays its
foundations right next to the opulent Pacific Ocean. Vancouver is the city
with the most economic projection of the last decade, and is frequently selected
as the city with the best quality of life in the world. Vancouver contains
so many places to visit to visit that you will need about 5 days to know them
all. We recommend the following:
- Vancouver Island
- Stanley Park
- Kitsilano Beach
- The Gastown neighborhood
- The Capilano Suspension
Bridge
Alberta Province
9.Lake Louise
Located at the zenith of
the Rocky Mountains, Lake Louise is an astonishing body of water that is
breathtaking turquoise in summer, and pristine white in winter. Lake
Louise (called by First Nations communities as Ho-run-num-nay: the
Lake of the Little Fish) is located four and a half hours from the provincial
capital, Edmonton.
The Lake is a favorite
place for skiing in winter and hiking and climbing in summer. On
its access shore is the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Hotel, a luxury hotel
built in 1890. The Lake owes its splendid turquoise color to the fluorite of
the rocks that is dragged from the glaciers by the melting water that feeds the
Lake.
10.Banff National
Natural Park
Remember we talked about
the mighty Lake Louise above? Well, this paradisiacal body of water is
located in a gigantic national park called Banff.
Located in the province
of Alberta, Banff is without a doubt the best known and most visited
national park in all of Canada. Given its area of about 6,600 square
kilometers, you will need more than a week to visit the most emblematic and
sublime places of this natural wonder.
As we mentioned before,
Lake Louise is a must see if you are in Banff, but it is not the only
one. Thanks to the fact that there are multiple activities to do in the
four seasons of the year.
You can lose your work routine and escape to this wonderful place to practice dog sledding, hike on the snow, ride in gondolas, swim in the famous Banff Hot Springs hot pools, hike in the Valley of the Ten Peaks, or simply a drive through the hundreds of roads and trails that run through the park. This place is a must see if you are in Western Canada.