5 Amazing Cities to Explore in Canada

Last Updated on 2020-10-25 by Linda

.If you ever get the chance to visit Canada, there are a number of amazing cities that you can choose to visit that have incredible sights and experiences to offer. Now you all know I am partial to Ottawa but there are actually several other great places to add to your list.   Now depending on where you are traveling from you  need a passport and quite possibly a visa.  A Process made simple with https://www.evisumservice.be/visum-canada/

Once you have applied for your holiday visa, you will be able to visit Canada for any length of time and try to fit in as many amazing sights and opportunities as possible. Here are just a 5 amazing places that you can visit in Canada that will make the whole trip worth it:

5 Amazing Places to Visit in Canada

Excluding Ottawa where else can one visit? I think I can claim a little bit of expertise on this topic. Managing to visit every Province and Territory in Canada, I have see this country in every season and climate. The song from sea to shining sea is not fibbing.  Canada in all her glory has so much to offer. Let’s start the tour of 5 amazing places you will want to visit.

Vancouver

Vancouver is a coastal seaport city with a great mix of exciting city life and beautiful landscapes. With its magnificent mountains, glistening oceans and breathtaking parks, there is something for everyone to do.

It is one of Canada’s most popular places to visit, and it’s no wonder when there is such a diverse number of things to do. If you like relaxing on the sand, you can head to the beach in the summer.

You can explore the outdoors by taking a stroll through the park or going skiing in the mountains; the possibilities are endless. Once you’ve had your time in the outdoors, you can come back to the modern life of the city and enjoy the thrill of shopping and the tasty food that the restaurants of Vancouver have to offer.

Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls is a series of 3 waterfall which is on the border between Canada and the United States. The Canadian part of Niagara Falls is located in Ontario, where you can see the largest of the waterfalls, Horseshoe Falls.

Being Canada’s most famous natural attraction, it has been a popular place for people to visit for many years. The area around it has developed to become a great place to visit. Providing an the opportunity to fill your days with a variety of exciting activities.

Plus let’s not discount the fabulous wineries located all through this area.

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Calgary

Calgary is great for those adventurers who like a city with a large metropolitan area that they can explore. You can take the time to stroll around Calgary’s range of shopping areas. Including its more modern shopping centres to its locally owned boutiques that encapsulate the heritage of Calgary.

Enjoy learning about Calgary’s history with the cities many museums, including Glenbow Museum and Fort Calgary. You will also get the chance to experience a bit of culture by seeing a show from some of the best in Calgary’s performing arts scene. There is even the chance to go ice skating from November to March. In the Olympic Plaza that was built for the Olympic Winter Games held in Calgary in 1988.

Even though Calgary is a large metropolitan area, it still has impressive outdoor spaces for you to explore. In this city, you will never be short of something to do.

Montreal

Montreal has the largest French-speaking population outside of the capital of France itself. It is a city filled with history and has plenty of landmarks to explore. It is an excellent place for families to visit as you can take a day out at Montreal’s very own amusement and water parks.

You can visit the downtown district to be surrounded by skyscrapers and get some fantastic shopping done. In the historic quarter of Old Montreal, you can walk around the cobbled streets. Plus see some of Montreal’s oldest buildings. When you want to do something different, you can head to the entertainment district where you can relax and see a show.

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Toronto

Toronto is home to the iconic, recognizable landmark the CN Tower. It has an observation deck allowing you to see the breathtaking views of Ontario’s capital city. As a cultural hot spot, you will have the chance to see some fantastic shows, including opera, ballet, Broadway and symphony. Don’t forget to check out the Distillery District while you are there. 

It has plenty of beautiful parks for you to relax in on a nice day or you can even head down to the beach. There is plenty to do in every season. It doesn’t matter what time of the year you decide to visit. As it is such a culturally diverse city, there are different types of food to try from all over the world!

 

Once you’ve decided all the places you want to explore and travel to in Canada, it is time to get on your travelling clothes and get ready for an adventure of a lifetime! Try to plan your experience so that you can get to all the places you want to go. Plan for not too much back and forth travelling. And  try to highlight the places you want to see the most in each city.

And if we ever get to start crossing borders again you might want to check out  Few US Cities to Visit or go even broader and check out a few fun facts about Italia or maybe just check out 10 favourite vacation spots. 

You can also check out Quebec City and Women that Vote, Whitehorse or maybe some Canadian Style