Saturday, March 7, 2015

10 most popular Interesting Attractions in Canada

Canada is a country that offers a wide range of experiences to be lived to its inhabitants and visitors. It’s the perfect combination between well preserved wilderness and booming metropolitan cities, rich in culture and open-mindedness. As such, it was difficult to name just ten interesting attractions, among the world-famous destinations, but we managed to compile a list and we hope you’ll enjoy this glimpse over Canada’s beauty!

most popular Interesting Attractions in Canada


Map of Canada

most popular Interesting Attractions in Canada - map

1. Niagara Falls

A veritable natural world wonder, surrounded by a succulent wine trail and a taste for adventure. Niagara Falls are among the most popular attractions in Canada and this certainly isn’t a surprise, if we think about the fact they’re one of the most impressive waterfalls on Earth! While they’re spectacular on their own, imagine that during certain festivals, like the New Year’s Eve, they’re also enriched by astonishing light shows.

most popular Interesting Attractions in Canada - Niagara Falls

most popular Interesting Attractions in Canada - Niagara Falls

most popular Interesting Attractions in Canada - Niagara Falls

most popular Interesting Attractions in Canada- Niagara Falls

most popular Interesting Attractions in Canada- Niagara Falls

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2. Vancouver

Vancouver’s heart and souls is so vibrant you can’t just pass through it and not be left spellbound. It’s among the most popular cultural hubs in Canada, each year hosting numerous festivals, art fairs and great musical concerts. Museums, galleries, whale watching spots, deep sea fishing, rafting and a visit to the botanical gardens should suggest you that there's never a shortage of activity in and around Vancouver.

most popular Interesting Attractions in Canada - Vancouver
Capilano Suspension Bridge in North Vancouver Canada 

most popular Interesting Attractions in Canada - Vancouver
Granville Island, Vancouver

most popular Interesting Attractions in Canada - Vancouver
Moraine Lake in Banff National 

most popular Interesting Attractions in Canada - Vancouver

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3. Nahanni National Park

Protecting a portion of the Mackenzie Mountains Natural Region, Nahanni National Park is one of the main attractions in the Dehcho Region of the Northwest Territories. A spectacular whitewater river is featured in the park, flowing among stunning canyons. There are signs of the first human occupation of the area dating back from 10,000 years ago. The park is also very rich in sulphur springs and an alpine tundra, hosting a wide range of endangered species of birds and mammals.

most popular Interesting Attractions in Canada - Nahanni National Park
Nahanni National Park Reserve 

most popular Interesting Attractions in Canada - Nahanni National Park
Nahanni National Park Reserve 

most popular Interesting Attractions in Canada - Nahanni National Park
Virginia Falls, Nahanni National Park, Canada 

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4. Calgary

The largest city in Alberta, Calgary has many interesting attraction to offer to its visitors, from its festivals to its music and film production highlights, an eclectic mix of restaurants, bars and public squares, not to mention alluring malls, the Calgary Zoo, the Telus Spark, the Telus Convention Centre, the Devonian Gardens or Prince's Island Park. The life of pre 1914 Alberta can then be visualized in the Heritage Park Historical Village of Calgary, featuring vehicles like the steam train, the paddle steamer and the electric streetcar.

most popular Interesting Attractions in Canada - Calgary
Banff Springs Hotel in the Canadian Rockies, Calgary

most popular Interesting Attractions in Canada - Calgary

most popular Interesting Attractions in Canada - Calgary
Calgary in winter, Canada

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5. Montreal

The second-largest city in Canada couldn’t just be excluded from the list of the most popular attractions in the country. Montreal is full of interesting highlights, ranging from its 50 National Historic Sites of Canada to Notre-Dame de Montréal Basilica, the Bonsecours Market, the controversial Olympic Stadium and its underground nightlife. Montreal is also regarded as a UNESCO City of Design.

most popular Interesting Attractions in Canada -  Montreal
Historic Old Port of Montreal, Canada

most popular Interesting Attractions in Canada -  Montreal
Montreal Botanical Garden in Quebec, Canada

most popular Interesting Attractions in Canada -  Montreal
Montreal Casino 

most popular Interesting Attractions in Canada -  Montreal
Notre-Dame Basilica - Montreal, Canada

most popular Interesting Attractions in Canada -  Montreal
The Grand Notre Dame of Montreal, Canada

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6. Banff National Park

This is Canada’s oldest national park, dating back from 1885. The highway will transport you directly into its magnificent forests, giving you a taste of the wilderness inside it. It is composed by 6,641 square kilometers of mountainous terrains, alpine landscapes, glaciers and ice fields. A spectacle for the eyes!

most popular Interesting Attractions in Canada - Banff National Park
A sunny day at Banff National Park, Canada 

most popular Interesting Attractions in Canada - Banff National Park
Colorful canoes on Moraine Lake at Banff National Park

most popular Interesting Attractions in Canada  - Banff National Park
Johnston Canyon, Banff National Park

most popular Interesting Attractions in Canada - Banff National Park
Moraine lake Banff National Park

most popular Interesting Attractions in Canada - Banff National Park
Moraine Lake in Banff National Park Alberta, Canada 

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7. Churchill

Situated along Manitoba's coastline, Churchill is internationally renowned for its ecotourism opportunities. Millions of tourists come here each year to admire polar bears, ringed seals, beluga whales and birds like the snowy owl, the tundra swan, the American golden plover or Harris's sparrows.

most popular Interesting Attractions in Canada - Churchill
Aurora over Churchill, Manitoba, Canada 

most popular Interesting Attractions in Canada - Churchill
Canada, Manitoba, Churchill, Melting iceberg on Hudson Bay at sunset

most popular Interesting Attractions in Canada - Churchill
Churchill Falls 

most popular Interesting Attractions in Canada - Churchill
Getting up close and personal with the polar bears in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

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8. Quebec

Its French heritage makes Quebec set apart from most of Canada and the USA. It brings that European feel to the American continent. The largest province in Canada hosts important literature events, as well as art fairs, musical concerts and theatrical exhibitions. It is internationally renowned for “markings” like Cirque du Soleil, Céline Dion, and Jacques Villeneuve.

most popular Interesting Attractions in Canada - Quebec

most popular Interesting Attractions in Canada- Quebec
Chateau frontenac, Quebec, Canada 

most popular Interesting Attractions in Canada - Quebec
Beautiful Old Quebec City, Canada

most popular Interesting Attractions in Canada - Quebec

most popular Interesting Attractions in Canada - Quebec
Percé Rock, Quebec, Canada 

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9. Whistler resort

Canada's greatest year-round recreation destination and the host for the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games is what Whistler resort is, not to mention the number one ski resort hotel in North America!

most popular Interesting Attractions in Canada- Whistler resort

most popular Interesting Attractions in Canada - Whistler resort

most popular Interesting Attractions in Canada - Whistler resort

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10. Ottawa

Ottawa will offer many attractions to its visitors, no matter their age or cultural curiosities. From the Parliament Hill to the National Gallery of Canada, the Canadian War Museum, the ByWard Market, the UNESCO Rideau Canal or the chance to engage in some whitewater rafting and kayaking sessions on the Ottawa River, there must be something that will suit your tastes too!

most popular Interesting Attractions in Canada - Ottawa

most popular Interesting Attractions in Canada - Ottawa
Peace Tower Parliament Buildings, Ottawa 

most popular Interesting Attractions in Canada - Ottawa
Rideau canal Ottawa

most popular Interesting Attractions in Canada - Ottawa
Skating on the Rideau Canal, Ottawa, Ontario. Canada

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1 comment:

  1. CHURCHILL FALLS IS IN THE PROVINCE OF NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR

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