Americas > Canada
Canada is famed for its mix of cosmopolitan cities
and breathtaking countryside. At almost 10,000,000 sq KM, Canada is the world’s second largest country (after
Russia) and has a little bit
of something for everyone, from Montreal’s
vibrant nightlife to the breathtaking scenery of the Niagara Falls.
Canada’s cities have a rich intellectual tradition
and offer you the perfect opportunity to soak up the whole coffee shop
experience as it was originally intended. Sit and sip a mocca frappe latte while
discussing world affairs (or maybe discussing the amazing nightlife you will
find in the metropolitan hubs). Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver
are all choice destinations for those hunting a mix between cosmopolitan and
chilled. Those hunting animals, on the other hand, can head out into the
countryside and engage their passions!
The magnificent Rocky
Mountains run up into Canada
from the USA
and provide some of the world’s great skiing destinations. It’s no surprise
Canadians take their winter sports seriously; with resorts like Whistler on
their doorstep they have no excuse not to! Even during the summer months, when
skiing and snowboarding are off the agenda, a holiday in Whistler offers you a
great range of activities, including hiking and mountain biking through some of
the world’s greatest natural scenery.
Unsurprisingly for a
country of Canada’s
size, fly-drive holidays are popular among visitors. A fly-drive break gives
you the chance to get beneath the surface of Canadian life, and find some amazing
sites that you would normally only see from the plane! Here are a few ideas for
holidays in Canada:
- Wander the streets of the old town of Montreal, filled with bars, restaurants, shops and musicians, or visit
one of Ottowa’s many museums, celebrating Canada’s history and
landscapes
- Take a day trip from Toronto to the spectacular Niagara falls, or tour the famous wine region of the Niagara
peninsula with its picturesque wineries, many of which offer year-round
tastings
- Visit Churchill and witness
the unique gathering of the majestic polar bears or try your hand at husky
sledging and stay at North America’s first ice hotel in Quebec
- Take to the saddle and ride
through the breathtaking alpine scenery of British Columbia. Travel the mountains
nomadic style spotting moose, mountain goats, grizzlys and black bears
along the way
Peak tourist season in
Canada
runs from mid-June to mid-September, but the winter months offer the best
opportunities for skiing and snowboarding. The grizzly bears come out in the
autumn, just as the salmon are swimming upstream. This is one of nature’s great
sights and offers a great opportunity for anyone with a passion for fishing to
catch ‘the big one!’
