The vast expanse of prairies, lofty mountains, splendid lakes, lush green forests, cascading waterfalls, sandy beaches, serpentine rivers, boundless oceans, pristine parks, exquisite farmlands, exciting skiing areas, et al make the beautiful country of Canada a must visit vacation destination in the world. The country comprises 10 provinces and three distinct territories. The country is a unique mix of cowboy culture, rural living, sophisticated cities, historic places, fishing villages and vibrant culture ad heritage.

Sights

The Banff and Jasper National Parks rank among the significant attractions of Canada. The splendid lakes in the parks with emerald-green and milky turquoise waters present a riot of colours for the beholder. Glaciers, lush green woods and rare wildlife species are the main attractions of the parks. Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal is another major highlight of Canada. The Basilica's wood carvings, sculptures, stained glasses used in windows and paintings make this edifice a beautiful landmark in Canada.

A legacy left behind by the Olympic summer games that were held in 1967, the Biodome is a beautiful complex, and is now a natural history museum. The Biodome has four ecosystems that include a polar world and a tropical forest. In Toronto, the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centres feature among the important attractions in the country. Canada's oldest museum, Musee de l'Amerique Francaise offers an insight into the history of French settlement in Canada. Musee du Quebec houses a valuable collection of international paintings, ceramics, sculptures and Quebecois art.

Who doesn't know Niagara Falls? The Niagara Falls allure hordes of tourists from all over the world to witness the gushing beauty. The volume of the water in the falls makes it a unique one in the world, and a lot of tourists visit Canada only to see the spectacle. Toronto's Music Garden is yet another famous landmark of the country. The music garden is designed to express Bach's 'Suite No 1 for Unaccompanied Cello', using the landscape that is rich with conifers, wildflower meadows and an amphitheatre. Apart from these major Canadian highlights, hordes of parks, public spaces, casinos, historic monuments, heritage sites, galleries, museums and places await a visitor in Canada. There are a few ski resorts like kicking horse, Banff, Lake Louise, etc. in Canada that feature among the major attractions of the country.

Activities

Tourists can indulge in a number of activities in Canada. They can enjoy scenic drives and road trips, rail tours, boating tours or explore the historic routes. They can also experience the organised tours to the significant historic and modern attractions of the country. Canada can be a hiker's haven with an extensive network of trails that allows travellers to relish the natural splendours of the country. The beauty of the jagged mountains, peaks, waterfalls and alpine valleys situated in the parks can be witnessed by taking a stroll around the parks. Paddling, fishing, golfing, skiing, innumerable water sporting events and wildlife watching are other activities that the visitors can engage in.

Events

The festivals and events that are hosted by Canada bring together international talents and partaking in these events can be an experience of a life time for the globe trotters. Canada has a gamut of events and festivals like the theatre festivals that showcase the talents of artists from different parts of the world. The art festivals in the country are celebrations of creative genius and are inspirational. The Music festivals and events, Food and Wine Festivals, Heritage festivals that highlight the opulent culture of Canada and the Sporting Competitions can provide the onlookers, memorable experiences.

Facts

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