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Canada
Canada is recognised as the second largest country in the world after Russia and covers a staggering 9.9 million square kilometres much of it being vast, pristine wilderness. It is however a country worthy of exploration as Canada is home to a rich and varied heritage which offers visitors unequalled opportunities to enjoy some of the world’s top travel destinations. These include the historic, walled city of Quebec which was founded in 1608 making it one of the oldest cities in North America; the cosmopolitan city of Montreal, the second largest French speaking city in the world; busy and bustling Toronto home to the iconic CN Tower which remains the tallest structure in the western hemisphere; the natural wonder of the Niagara Falls in the border city of the same name which is fondly known as the ‘Honeymoon Capital of the World’; the ‘Cowtown’ of Calgary internationally famous for its annual Calgary Stampede; Edmonton known for being home to the largest shopping mall in North America, the West Edmonton Mall; and the west coast city of Vancouver which is located in an enviable position and lies within close proximity to one of the country’s most popular attractions, the Rocky Mountains. Containing untold thousands of lakes and rivers, and dominated by the enormous ice-scoured area known as the Canadian Shield which covers more than half of the country, Canada is home to a rich natural beauty which provides visitors with all kinds of opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities. For the adventurous visitor it is possible to enjoy hiking in the picturesque back-country or white-water raft in raging cold rivers, while for others the appeal may be fishing for that elusive salmon, canoeing through crystal clear waters or horse riding in remote locations. During the winter months visitors can experience alpine and Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, dog-sledding and ice skating surrounded by some of the best scenery in the world, which more often than not can be better pursued in any of the 41 national parks, or the numerous provincial parks which can be found throughout the country.
Canada is a land of extreme variety as it stretches from the snow capped peaks of the Rocky Mountains which follow the rugged and island-strewn coastline of the Pacific Ocean, across the enormous central plains and the Great Lakes of the interior, to the rocky headlands and raging waters of the North Atlantic Ocean. From its southern border with the U.S.A. the country moves across the productive Prairie Provinces towards the northern lowland tundra regions and on to the frozen wastelands and numerous islands of the Arctic Circle, where the land remains permanently frozen and home to the ancient native peoples. The name of the country originates from Kanata, an Iroquois aboriginal word that means village or settlement, and Canada is home to many Inuit and 630 recognised First Nation peoples. The First Nation peoples add an interesting facet to the cultural diversity of Canada and can best be appreciated through the numerous native museums and galleries, and the extensive artworks such as the Totem Poles of the west coast which are displayed for visitors.
 
Quick Facts
Population:34 million
Capital:Ottawa
Currency:Canadian dollar
Dialling Code:1
Voltage:110
Website:www.canada.travel
 
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Banff
The resort town of Banff is the largest community within the Banff National Park and provides visitors with a unique and charming mountain destination. It is a small rural community of less than 9,000 residents and offers visitors, apart from its abundant sightseeing, unsurpassed recreational oppor...
Jasper
Jasper is a small town of nearly 5,000 residents which is located on the floor of the Athabasca Valley and stands at the heart of the Jasper National Park in the Province of Alberta. It is a popular tourist destination with more than 3 million visitors attracted to the Jasper National Park which is...
Lake Louise
The small village of Lake Louise is located in the picturesque valley of the Bow River in the heart of the pristine and spectacular Banff National Park, Canada’s oldest national park which today forms part of the listed U.N.E.S.C.O. Rocky Mountain World Heritage site. The village, which is home to ...
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital city of Canada and is located on the border between the Province of Ottawa and the Province of Quebec. The picturesque site of the city was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1859 for being a secure and appropriate location between the two growing areas of this fledgling nation which...
Sonora Island
Located along Canada’s picturesque west coast, Sonora Island is one of a group known as the Discovery Islands, or more informally as the North Gulf Islands. This island group is located in the northern reaches of the Straits of Georgia that is overlooked by the city of Vancouver in British Columbia...
Toronto
Toronto is a multicultural, cosmopolitan and uniquely Canadian city and is located on the north-western shoreline of Lake Ontario in the Province of Ontario in southern Canada. It is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada with the greater metropolitan area being home to ov...
Vancouver
The exciting and vibrant city of Vancouver stands on the Burrard Peninsula overlooking the Straits of Georgia on the west coast of British Columbia. The city’s northern border nestles against the slopes of the magnificent snow-capped North Shore Mountains, and the southern border crosses the Fraser...
Victoria
Surrounded by sparkling ocean and splendid mountain views, the city of Victoria is located on the south-eastern tip of Vancouver Island and is the provincial capital of British Columbia, Canada’s third largest province. Victoria is a quiet, conservative and charming city which is recognised as bein...
Whistler
Located almost due north of Vancouver in the Canadian province of British Columbia, the resort village of Whistler has an international reputation for its good quality alpine skiing on the Whistler-Blackcomb Mountains. Home to approximately 10,000 permanent and untold numbers of casual residents du...
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