Canada Vacations and Holidays

Vacations in Canada

Canadian Vacations and Holidays Canada, a land full of rich natural resources, sandwiched between the Artic Ocean in the north and North America in the south, is a federation consisting of three territories and ten provinces. It has the Atlantic Ocean in the east and the Pacific Ocean in the west. In terms of total area, Canada is the second world's largest country sharing its land borders with the United States of America to the south and northwest.

Total area of Canada is about 9,984,670 sq km which is somewhat larger compared to the US. Climate in Canada varies from temperate in the south to subarctic and arctic in the north. It is a rich Western country visited by both the foreign and local tourist industry.

Planning a vacation to Canada may seem daunting with the country's diversity. Whether you are planning for a paradise vacation, adventurous, or even just to relax in a laid back, quiet resort, Canada could offers you everything. Winter in Canada offers some of the country's greatest and most popular events and festivals. It is the cold winter climate that contributed to the country's national identity and character.

Canada provides great natural beauty, ranging from mountains and glaciers to secluded lakes and forest, and it is almost unparalleled worldwide. Besides these great outdoor, it also has safe, clean, friendly and multicultural cosmopolitan cities. So whatever your interests and reasons to visit Canada, it will not disappoints you.

Great Canadian Destinations for Holidays and Vacations

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	Algonquin Provincial Park One of Canada's largest provincial parks at immediately east of Muskoka in Ontario. It inspired the famous Group of Seven Artists.
	Banff National Park Banff is Canada's first national park, located in the scenic Rocky Mountains. Gorgeous mountain landscapes, large varieties of plants and mammals and the highest town in Canada. Do not miss the views from Moraine Lake.
	Bay of Fundy It is home to spectacular whirlpools, the largest in the western hemisphere and second largest in the world, and the famous 16-meters (53-feet) tides, the largest in the world.
	Churchill The world's polar bear capital. Churchill's remote Wapusk National park is in Manitoba, 1,000 km (620 miles) north of Winnipeg.
	God's Pocket Jacques Cousteau rated God's Pocket as one of the best dive sites in the world. God's Pocket Provincial Marine Park is located 20 km (12.5 miles) north-west of Port Hardy on Northern Vancouver Island.
	Historic Quebec Canada's first settlement, it is a lively, scenic metropolis which is also known as 'Vieux-Quebec'. Treat yourself to a night in the magical Chateau Frontenac, or at the very least to drink at one of its bars overlooking Terrasse Dufferin.
	Montreal Quebec province's largest city. The Summer International Jazz Festival is a must for jazz lovers. A veritable feast for the senses, whether enjoying the urban sights and sounds above ground, or in the underground city.
	Niagara Falls Spectacularly scenic 177 meters (581 feet) of gushing water falls. Also known as 'Onguiaahra', which means 'a thundering noise', and 'the honeymoon capital of the world'.
	Okanagan Valley An area of abundant fruit and wineries at the Southern British Columbia. Also known as The Shushwap native called the area Naitaka or 'long fish'.
	Quebec City Winter Carnival The largest winter carnival in the world at the stunning city of Quebec. Guaranteed to warm your chilly bones, 'caribou' is a potent but tasty concoction of red wine, white rum and maple syrup.
	Queen Charlotte Island An archipelago of 1,884 islands, with snow-topped mountains and fiords that plunge into the sea, mist-enshrouded forests and windswept sandy beaches. They are sometimes referred to as the Galapagos Islands of the north.
	Raft Cove A provincial park known for its solitude and rugged coastline. Located on the north-west of Vancouver Island. You can camp, fish, hike, kayak or just enjoy the scenery.
	The Calgary Stampede The world's largest western rodeo in Calgary. The home of true cowboys and extraordinary scenery, this is where Brokeback Mountain was filmed.
	The Gaspe Penninsula Five different regions - The Coast, Upper Gaspe, Land's End, Bay of Chaleur and The Valley, each with its own charms and activities to experience. Also known as 'Gaspesie', in its native French.
	The Laurentians Mountains of awe-inspiring beauty dotted with the charming European-style villages of Mont-Tremblant and Saint-Jovite. It is also known as Little Switzerland.
	The Great Lakes The largest group of freshwater lakes on earth. They account for 20 percent of the world's freshwater resources, and the scenery is stunning.
	Vancouver Canada's fastest growing metropolis, a magical city filled with exotic cultures, cosmopolitan theatre and dining, surrounded by fantastic wilderness and awe-inspiring scenic beauty.
	Vancouver Island 90 minutes from Vancouver by ferry across the Strait of Georgia, enjoy spectacular scenery and take advantage of the wealth of outdoor activities. It is also known as 'The Island'.
	Whistler Mountain The largest ski area in North America with over 28,000 ha (7,000 acres) or ski and snowboard terrain. Located 120 km (75 miles) north of Vancouver.

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