Places to Visit in Canada

Stretching from the Atlantic ocean to the Pacific ocean, Canada is the second largest country in this world, with the world's longest coastline as well. Most of the people here speak English or French. One of the interesting facts about Canada is that nearly ¼th of the world's freshwater is found in this country. Besides, this country has a thick forest growth in most of its parts, making it an excellent hiking and camping choice for adventure enthusiasts. And yes, the famous waterfalls of the Niagara River cover about 120 kms, south east of Toronto. Who knows, you might be just planning a family trip quite soon, and traveling to this destination would be nothing less than an unfulfilled dream come true!

Vacation Destinations in Canada

Niagara Falls
I bet, everyone has heard about Niagara Falls. Haven't you? The beautiful voluminous waterfalls straddle across the international borders of United States and Canada. These wide falls are 1060 feet long and 176 feet high and stretch from Canadian province, Ontario to American state of New York. The cynosure of this trip would be a boat tour of Niagara Falls, in the Maid of the Mist. The boat starts off near the Rainbow bridge and then takes its passengers on a breathtaking ride past the Bridal Veil Falls and into the dense mist of spray inside the curve of Horseshoe Falls. This is a must see place in Canada.

Canadian Rockies
The mammoth mountain range that stretch along the western North American continent are the Rocky mountains. The stretch is approximately 3000 miles, starting from the northernmost part of British Columbia (of Western Canada) to Southwestern United States (New Mexico). Canadian Rockies contain the Canadian segment of the Rocky mountains that comprise some of the highest peaks like Mount Robson (12,972 feet), Mount Columbia (12,293 feet), Snow Dome (11,339 feet) and Mount Temple (11,624 feet). Amongst these, only Mount Temple has a proper scrambling route. These mountains are best suited for mountaineers who love to embark on rough and tough trekking trips. Besides, Canadian rockies house five national parks of which the famous four (Banff, Jasper, Kootenay and Yoho) constitute the Canadian Rocky Mountains Parks World Heritage site. Beautiful landscapes, glacier coated mountains, clear lakes, deep canyons and caves and many waterfalls are sure to make your trip, a time to remember!

Baffin Island
This island is the largest member of the Canadian Archipelago. If you are looking forward to a trip containing both adventurism and relaxation in the right blend, Baffin Island is the place where you will be heading towards! Located in the Northern tip of Canada, in Arctic ocean, the tourists get the opportunity of their lifetime to view exotic animals like polar bears and walruses. And needless to say, this place has adventurism at its best, with kayaking between ice flows and catching a glimpse of the Northern Lights. In Summers, the weather is not quite friendly with a sudden descent of hordes of insects. So, Baffin Island, with its astounding landscapes, happens to be one of the fascinating vacation spots to visit in Canada in winter.

Cabot Trail, Nova Scotia
Cabot Trail covers the northern tip of Cape Breton Island of Nova Scotia and is about 185 miles long. This place is one of the best places to visit in Canada with kids! The trail has breathtaking landscapes with stunning scenery and unforgettable hospitality. And a good news for all the gourmet lovers, this place offers some of the finest seafood in the world. A hike to Cape Breton Highlands National Park with family for whale watching just makes your holiday all the more beguiling! Also this place has ample number of museums and galleries and so this is definitely a welcome news for art lovers as well! Cabot trail just happens to be your dream holiday trip with your family!

Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve comprising Long Beach, Broken Group Islands and the West Coast Trail. The adventurists are going to love this place for its rugged coastlines and lush green forests. And all the animal and bird watchers, this place has really got a plethora of some rare animals to watch! In Spring, one can get to see the whales, sea lions, seals and a variety of exotic migratory birds settle down here, making this place all the more alluring.

Apart from the above stated, there are a few must visit places as well:

• Canadian Prairies (Are the beautiful temperate grasslands of Canada)
• Old Quebec City (Has a rich heritage, citing the historic nature of the country)
• Bay of Fundy (Has a high tidal range and now is a finalist to the new 7 wonders of nature)
• Toronto (Is the provincial capital of Canada and also is the largest city of the country)
• Vancouver (Is an attractive metropolitan with a lot of tourist attractions and also the third largest city of Canada)

So I believe, you have already started planning your holidays to Canada! Make sure to get in touch with a local tourism department of Canada as they will be able to guide you better in packaging the trips and helping you decide your vacation spots in Canada. Hope you have a great holiday trip planned for yourself! And do let us know of your unforgettably wonderful experiences!