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Extending
from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean,
northward into the Arctic Ocean, and bordering
the United States to the northwest and south, Canada
is the world's second largest country by total area.
Canada comprises ten provinces
and three territories:
The
ten provinces include
and the three territories
are
- Northwest Territories
- Nunavut
- Yukon
Alberta
Alberta is home to the Canadian Rockies and it is a land of contrasts with
the jagged cliffs of the Rocky Mountains to the
forests which are home to the
grizzly
bears mark, lush agricultural valleys and crystal blue lakes. Read More
British Columbia
The picturesque province of British Columbia is famous for its beautiful coastline,
thousand year old cedars trees, and steep mountains. In British Columbia
you can experience whale watching, enjoy the summer activities of hiking,
biking, golfing, fishing, canoeing, kayaking and rafting, or the invigoration
of winter sports such as alpine skiing, snow boarding, cross country
skiing and ice skating. And at the end of it all relax, over a fine meal
in the cosmopolitan city
of
Vancouver. Read More
Manitoba
Manitoba offers visitors an unforgettable holiday. View nature untouched, such
as the Polar Bears in the open tundra of Churchill, the beluga whales coming
to feed in the waters near the Hudson Bay, try a spot of fishing in Winnipeg's
Red River or marvel at the spectacular northern lights. Read
More
New Brunswick
New Brunswick is famous for having the highest tides
on
the planet
on the
Bay of Fundy. Chaleur Bay, is considered on of the
most beautiful bays in the world and certainly a
must see. Enjoy a feast of fresh seafood, or just
relax on the beach. There is so much to see and do. Read
More
Newfoundland & Labrador
Positioned at the Edge of the Earth, Newfoundland & Labrador offers
visitors amazing sights and scenery, with gigantic
icebergs, 29,000 km of coastline, scattered with
gorgeous coves, bays, historic towns and
fishing villages.
Ten thousand humpbacks pass by the shores every year,
and more
than 35 million seabirds fight for nesting spaces
in the seabird colonies. Be amongst first to see
the sunrise in North America and the last to see
it set. Read More
Northwest Territories
The Aurora Borealis, is nature's amazing light show, and something everyone
should see before they die. The Northwest Territories in Canada offers you
front row seats to this amazing natural light show. Stark and beautiful with
its towering mountains, rolling tundra, seacoasts and
forests the Northwest Territories are one of the
last wild, pristine places left on the planet,
Nova Scotia
Scenic beauty, rich heritage and vibrant culture are the best ways of describing
Nova Scotia. Discover a spectacular sea coast like no other.
There is no shortage of natural beauty where ever
you look with breathtaking shoreline, towering seaside cliffs, quiet peaceful
beaches, picturesque bays
and
charming
villages. Read More
Nunavut
Experience Inuit culture on an Arctic adventure. In Nunavut Polar bears roam
the landscape, whales frolic along the coastline, and muskoxen graze the tundra.
Nunavut offers visitors the opportunity to experience the High Arctic
oasis of Ellesmere Island, ice, mountain and rock climbing,
or canoe one of
the great rivers of the central arctic.
Ontario
Ontario will amaze you with the splendour of Northern Ontario's
unspoiled forests, lakes and rivers, Niagara Falls - one of the world's natural
wonders, the south western region's scenery, small towns and lush countryside.
Ontario will entertain you with historic sites, theatre,
festivals and events. Read More
Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island is Canada's smallest and greenest province. Situated on
the Gulf of St. Lawrence, the Island is known for its gently rolling hills
of lush green. Surrounded by sandy beaches
and red sandstone cliffs Prince Edward Island is an ideal vacation destination. Read
More
Québec
Québec is truly unique land. Picturesque
towns nestled in the rolling hills sets the scene
for your vacation in Québec. Five centuries
rich with history, have forged Québec into
a warm,
authentic and intense experience. Read
More
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is lager than life, a land of the endless blue sky. Saskatchewan
is the home of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, a land of 100,000 lakes
and rivers and the ideal destination from which to set out out on that
classic road trip. Read More
Yukon
Rich in history and with a distinct culture, the
Yukon offers visitors a wide variety of attractions
and activities. Marvel at the spectacular scenery,
enjoy the talents of the local artists and musicians,
visit one of the many heritage sites and national
parks. Whatever your interests are Yukon has
something to offer. Read
More
There are numerous festivals held across
Canada throughout the year. Some of the best include,
The
Québec
City Winter Carnival, (the
first
two
weeks of February),
Ottawa's three-week Winterlude (starts in early February),
The Montréal
Jazz Festival (in late June or early July), the
Ottawa International Jazz Festival (in late July)
Pride Week in Toronto (in late June),
the Toronto International Film Festival (in September)
the famous Calgary Stampede (in
the
second
week of July) and Victoria's First Peoples' Festival
(in early August).
Canada's
has four distinctly different seasons, their
arrival times vary slightly across the country. The
west and east coasts are both quite wet with most
of the rain falls during winter. The central Canadian
prairies
are fairly
dry all year.
Autumn
The air is crisp and the trees put on a splendid
display of autumn leaves. The spectacular
autumn colours are best viewed in eastern
Canada in late September or early October.
Winter,
Canadian winters are long and hard with much
of Canada is blanketted in snow the average
January temperature is -18°C
(-0.4°F) but it can drop below
-40°C (-40°F) with severe wind chills. Winter
offers the
ideal
environment for skiers
and skaters. The southern
West
Coast the temperate rainforests, are about
the only place where you may not find snow.
The ski
season generally runs from December until the
end of March in the East, and to the end of
May in
the West
Spring
Bringing new life to the country after the cold snowy
winter. Flowering bulbs burst from the ground bringing
colour and beautiful perfume.
Summer
Warm to hot
weather can be enjoyed across Canada. July and August
are the warmest months, when temperatures in the
south are usually in the
upper 20°C's (low 80°F's) with occasional
extreme heat in some interior locations exceeding
40°C (104°F).
By Air
Direct flights connect the major cities of the globe
with the larger Canadian city airports, and Canada
has airports across the country making most places
easily accessed by connection commercial flights.
Direct flights from the United States are available
to many Canadian cities including
Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Winnipeg,
Thunder Bay, London, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec
City, Saint John, Halifax and Yarmouth.
By Car
There are numerous road border crossings available
to drivers. Some crossings can become very busy
on weekends and public holidays especially crossings
such as Niagara Falls.
By Train
There are four main rail routes from the United States
these are New York to Montreal, New York to Toronto,
Buffalo to Depew to
Toronto, and Seattle to Vancouver.
By Bus / Coach
Greyhound bus services provide a huge network
that connects
with most major cities within and between Canada
and the United States
By Ferry
Several ferries run from the United States to Canada
on the east coast, and from Washington State USA
to Vancouver Island in Canada.
Visas
Most Western visitors don't need a visa to visit
Canada for up to 180 days. However visitors from
some nations do need a Temporary Resident
Visa.
To obtain
a
visa,
visit
the Canadian Visa Office in your area. For the
latest details visit the Citizenship
and Immigration
Canada web site at (www.cic.gc.ca).
For more information about Canada visit
the Canadian Tourism Bureau web site http://www.explore.canada.travel
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