Top Places to Visit in Canada

What is the first thing that comes to your maid when we mentioned Canada? Well, most of you probably think of vast peaks and sprawling glacial landscapes. That's fine but really the first thing that you need to know is that Canada is incredibly diverse and pretty huge. Canada's vast swaths of wilderness include lake-filled Banff National Park in the Rocky Mountains. It's also home to Niagara Falls, a famous group of massive waterfalls. Here is a guide to Canada's attractions top places.

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Jasper National Park

As the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, Jasper is ripe for exploration. When you're not hiking through Maligne Canyon, whitewater rafting down the Athabasca River or snapping photos of Spirit Island, you can enjoy a bird's-eye view of the beautiful scenery from the Jasper SkyTram. Keep your eyes peeled for the 53 species of mammals that call this park home.

Kitchener-Waterloo

Kitchener-Waterloo is Ontario's largest city and known as the "Silicon Valley of Canada". Due to the proximity, the cities of Kitchener and Waterloo are often referred to as "Kitchener–Waterloo" or the Twin Cities. It is also well known for the famous and largest festival called Oktoberfest. The German Festival Oktoberfest, also known as the Sudetenland Festival, started in Kitchener back in 1872, to give Germans living in Canada a place to celebrate their heritage.

Banff National Park

Nestled amid the foothills of the Canadian Rockies, both nature enthusiasts, and luxury-seekers flock to this tiny mountain town in Alberta. Visitors can spend their days skiing or hiking at Banff National Park and admiring Lake Louise before retiring to one of the several opulent hotels for some spa therapy.

Niagara Falls

Travel here to see and capture photos of the iconic natural attraction. With the Canadian Horseshoe Falls plummeting over the 188-foot drop at up to 68 mph, the falls are this destination's main draw. However, the area also offers a variety of other things to enjoy like museums, parks, wineries, and casinos

Victoria & Vancouver Island

While Montreal and Québec City honor Canada's French roots, Victoria pays tribute to the country's British heritage. Many visit British Columbia's capital for afternoon tea, a tour of Parliament or a history lesson at the Royal British Columbia Museum. Others are interested in sampling Vancouver Island's wineries.

Quebec City

This Canadian city charms its visitors with the 17th- and 18th-century buildings that make up Old Québec – a UNESCO World Heritage site. Meanwhile, the aromas of freshly baked bread and brewing espresso fill the cobblestone streets with the essence of Paris. 

Whatever adventure you might be looking for, whether it's exploring beautiful scenery or enjoying city breaks, there's a multitude of Canada trips for every kind of traveler.