Canada
Canada is one of the world’s favourite tourist destinations. Visit this awe-inspiring country.
It is an immense country, stretching 9,306 km (5,780 miles) at its widest point from Mt St Elias, Yukon, to Cape Spear, Newfoundland. However, it is a bit shorter in a straight line across southern Canada. The Trans-Canada Highway stretches 8,030 km from coast to coast.
Here are links to the places in Canada that I have written about on this website.
Ottawa
First of all, you could start with a visit to Ottawa, our capital city. Shown above is the beautiful Gothic Revival parliament building. In addition to the centre block, there are two more buildings, one on either side of this one. Construction started in 1860, but the building was destroyed by fire in 1916. As a result, work began again, and the current building was completed in 1927.
For more information on this and other sites in Ottawa, click here: Ottawa
National Parks
Banff National Park
Banff is Canada’s first and most famous National Park, probably because it is one of the most beautiful places in the world. So here are some links with info and photos to help you plan your visit:
Kootenay National Park
Another beautiful National Park in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Kootenay
Yoho National Park
Visit beautiful Emerald Lake and Takakkaw Falls (380 metres, 1,246 feet) in Yoho National Park. It is located just across the provincial border from Banff.
Revelstoke National Park
Yet another beautiful mountain park in British Columbia. Revelstoke
Historic Sites
Fort Walsh
Visit a Royal Canadian Mounted Police fort. Initially built in 1875, the fort was reconstructed in 1940 and used to breed horses for the Mounted Police. Today it is a historic site. You can step back in time to see what life was like in Fort Walsh in the 1800s.
Museums
Fort Nelson Museum
A great museum in northeast British Columbia with lots of old cars. Fort Nelson Museum
Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology
This museum, located in the Canadian badlands, has the best display of Dinosaur skeletons in the world. Therefore, if you like Dinosaurs, you need to go there. Royal Tyrrell Museum
Hiking
Hicking in Horseshoe Canyon
People tend to think of Canada as a land of ice and snow, but there is so much more to it than that. The Canadian Badlands are not what you expect to see in photos of Canada. The Badlands have strange rock formations, canyons, rattlesnakes and scenery more typical of southern Utah and Arizona. Take a hike in Horseshoe Canyon.
Mountains
The Columbia Icefield and Athabasca Glacier
Would you like to walk on a glacier? What is the difference between an icefield and a glacier? Get all the details and more photos: Athabasca Glacier
Kicking Horse Resort
The Kicking Horse Resort is a ski area in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. However, the gondola operates year-round and is a great place to visit in summer. The 14-minute ride will take you up 1,260 metres (4,133 feet) for a spectacular view of the mountain scenery. Besides skiing, the mountain is a favourite for hiking, mountain biking and wildlife watching.
Mount 7
Mount 7 is a mountain in the Canadian Rockies. It is one of the best locations in the world for paragliding. So pack a picnic lunch, drive up for the beautiful scenery, and watch people take a flying leap off the mountain.
Military
LDSH Musical Ride
Canada has a modern military force. But they also have mounted cavalry. This elite cavalry unit displays its skills every summer across Canada. While you are in Canada, check to see if the LDSH Musical Ride will be performing in your area.
The Signpost Forest
If you are travelling along the Alaska Highway in Canada’s north, bring a road sign from your hometown to add to the amazing Signpost Forest. Many travellers have “planted ” a sign here. Consequently, there are thousands of road signs from all over the world.
Buying a Vehicle in Canada
Finally, you have planned your trip to Canada and are almost ready to go. Especially relevant is knowing how you are going to get around. For short visits, you can rent a car. However, if you have the time for a lengthy stay, you should consider purchasing a vehicle. Therefore, I wrote this post on how to buy a vehicle in Canada if you are not a Canadian.
The Canadian Arctic
For information about the Canadian Arctic, click here.
More
More great places to visit in Canada will be added later.