Tourism in Canada: the must-see places during your vacation

Tourism in Canada is often associated with Ottawa, its capital, or with snow-covered landscapes. However, it must be said that this vast North American country has much more to offer travellers than that! In fact, Canada has several distinct provinces that are extremely interesting to explore with their highly contrasting landscapes. Whether you are a traveller who loves sport, gastronomy or culture, you will be sure to find what you are looking for in this splendid country. Between now and your holiday, discover some must-see places to add to your itinerary.

Whistler

If you are a thrill seeker, you should definitely go to Whistler. Located two hours from Vancouver, British Columbia, this huge mountain offers you sports activities in both winter and summer. In fact, during the winter season, you can snowboard or downhill ski more than 100 trails – the longest being 11 km – on approximately 4757 acres of skiable terrain. Although the mountain is skiable 200 days a year, you can also practice sports during the summer season, such as mountain biking and hiking. You will certainly not be bored there!

Lake Louise

Lake Louise, in Alberta, is another must-see destination on your travel itinerary. Each year, a considerable number of tourists come to Banff National Park to see and photograph this lake, whose turquoise water is beautifully surrounded by the Rockies and a green forest. It is possible to walk along the shores of the lake or take the Icefields Parkway, linking Lake Louise to Jasper, for an incomparable view of the river and the surrounding nature. However, plan a full day to travel this route.

Niagara Falls

For a breathtaking show, go to Ontario. You can find the impressive Niagara Falls about an hour’s drive from Toronto. These are the most powerful falls in North America with a flow rate of 2800 m³/s. These three falls are known throughout the world for their beauty as well as for the fact that many people tried to survive the descent of these falls following the feat achieved by Sam Patch in 1829. Jumping into Niagara Falls is obviously prohibited, but you can observe them very closely at the top.

Old Québec

Old Quebec should definitely be on your route if you are going on a trip to Canada. This destination, which is on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, is home to several historic buildings that will delight architecture enthusiasts. You will find the charming and equally imposing Château Frontenac, the Citadelle of Québec, the Plains of Abraham and charming streets where shops and restaurants will keep you busy for most of the day.

Bay of Fundy

The Bay of Fundy, located between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, is also worth a visit. This bay is famous for its tides, which vary the most in the world! In fact, the difference between low tide and high tide can be as much as 19 metres. In addition to watching the water rise and fall in a spectacular way and swim in the bay’s waves, you can visit Cape Hopewell, go whale watching, sea kayaking or explore Fundy National Park, where an exceptional panorama awaits you.