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Canada is more than its hulking-mountain, craggy-coast good looks: it also cooks extraordinary meals, rocks cool culture, and unfurls wild, moose-spotting road trips.
Banff & Jasper National Parks
Of all Canada’s top sights, Banff National Park justifiably ranks as many people’s number one. As much a piece of history as a natural wonder, Canada’s…
Vancouver
One of North America’s largest urban green spaces, Stanley Park is revered for its dramatic forest-and-mountain oceanfront views. But there’s more to this…
Toronto
Opened in 1914, the multidisciplinary ROM is Canada's biggest natural-history museum and one of the largest museums in North America. You'll either love…
˛Ń´Ç˛ÔłŮ°ůĂ©˛ą±ô
The charming, leafy expanse of Parc du Mont-Royal is charged for a wide range of outdoor activities. The wooded slopes and grassy meadows have stunning…
MusĂ©e des Beaux-Arts de ˛Ń´Ç˛ÔłŮ°ůĂ©˛ą±ô
˛Ń´Ç˛ÔłŮ°ůĂ©˛ą±ô
˛Ń´Ç˛ÔłŮ°ůĂ©˛ą±ô’s Museum of Fine Arts is an accessible and beautifully updated oasis of art housed in architecturally striking buildings. A visit here is a must…
Old ˛Ń´Ç˛ÔłŮ°ůĂ©˛ą±ô
˛Ń´Ç˛ÔłŮ°ůĂ©˛ą±ô's famous landmark, Notre Dame Basilica, is a 19th-century Gothic Revival masterpiece with spectacular craftsmanship – a visually pleasing, if…
Lake Louise
Considered by many to be the crown jewel of Banff National Park, Lake Louise is nearly impossible to describe without resorting to clichés. This…
˛Ń´Ç˛ÔłŮ°ůĂ©˛ą±ô
The stunning Oratoire St-Joseph church built on the flanks of Mont-Royal commands grand views of the the CĂ´te-des-Neiges area and northwest ˛Ń´Ç˛ÔłŮ°ůĂ©˛ą±ô. The…
Best Things to Do
With great difficulty, we’re narrowed down a list of the 12 can’t-miss experiences in Canada, from the Northwest Territories to Newfoundland.
Read articleBest Places to Visit
Be wowed by wildlife and wilderness as well as culture-packed cities. Here's where to go in Canada.
Read articleBest Time to Visit
From outdoor summer excursions to spring festivals to winter fun, Canada merits a visit in any season. Here’s your full guide.
Read articleThings to Know
First-time visitors will benefit from these tips on planning, etiquette and health and safety as they plan their trips to Canada.
Read articleTransportation
Crossing Canada’s vastness might seem like a daunting challenge – and it can be. Our guide to getting around the country will help.
Read articleVisa Requirements
Many travelers to Canada need a visa or Electronic Travel Authorization to visit. Here's a quick guide to the visa requirements for Canada.
Read articleMoney and Costs
Canada abounds with pleasures – which, unfortunately, don’t come cheap. Here are a few ways to explore the country without breaking the bank.
Read articleTraveling with Kids
Canada offers an abundance of wide open spaces and bustling metropolitan areas that are sure to surprise and delight the kids who visit - and their parents.
Read articleBest Road Trips
Canadian road trips promise massive glaciers, spectacular fauna, raw coastline and uncompromising wilderness you'll find only in northern climes.
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