Best Places In Canada Just Waiting To Be Discovered By You
Awe-inspiring environment, welcoming atmosphere, and vibrant cities make Canada a desired tourist destination. Canada is an extensive land encompassing of spectacular coastlines, majestic mountains, spacious prairies, Arctic tundra, and virgin forests. As the largest country in North America, Canada hosts a mosaic of multicultural communities and is home to the world’s largest coastline.
Here is an overview of some of the best places to visit in Canada:
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls is a series of three waterfalls located on the border of United State’s New York and Canada’s Ontario. The Ontario side is called Horseshoe falls and offers the best attractions and views. One of the best places to view the Niagara Falls is from the Queen Victoria Park where fireworks are displayed during the summer and the falls are normally illuminated.
Banff National Park
Banff National Park is Canada’s first national park and the most visited. Located in the province of Alberta, the park’s wildlife and breathtaking scenery draw many tourists along the Trans-Canada Highway. Lake Louise is just one of the spectacular spot within the park. Lake Louise offers a glacier lake of uncommon and beautiful colors. There are many activities to do in the park. Try horseback riding, skiing, or white water rafting. In the lake, there is a famous festival called MEC Ice climbing Festival.
Vancouver
Located in a serene area between the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains, Vancouver is favorable for its landscapes that present playground for tourists. Tourists can swim in the ocean, snow ski in the mountains, and rollerblade through scenic parks all day. Stanley Park, a star attraction in Canada and covers a huge area of green spaces, woodlands, and gardens.
Saskatchewan
When the desert landscape tickles your fancy, head to the Big Muddy Badlands just to the north of Montana for the beautiful architecture of caves. Deep in the Big Muddy, you will find Castle Butte, a relic rising almost 70 meters high. It served as a landmark for early settlers. Evidence of civilization can be found in form of ceremonial circles, ancient buffalo jumps, and stone effigies.
Whistler
Whistler resort is the largest alpine ski destination in North America thanks to the Blackcomb and Whistler mountains. Situated in the Coast Mountains, Whistler is a two-hour drive along the Sea-to-Sky highway. At the bottom of the two mountains are Creekside, Upper village, three quaint villages and the Whistler Village.
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
Located on the western side of Mahone Bay, the town is located along the ocean. Its unique wilderness and maritime hospitality make a well-balanced experience. The historic town offers colorful shops and galleries and an avid fisherman can visit the Fisheries Museum. Indian falls is home to hiking and walking trails, rock beaches, on site privies and lookout points.
Pack a lunch, and make a day out of exploring the other nearby parks and cities for some of the best places to visit in Canada.
