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Information About Canada |
Capital : Ottawa
Official Language : English and French
Currency : Canadian Dollar
Canada one of the largest North American countries is a tourist's paradise with huge and variegated attractions. Canada formerly a British and French colony gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1982 after a long period of dispute. It is now a federal constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy. From large cosmopolitan cities such as Montreal and Toronto in the south, to the rich farming and grain regions in the west, Canada attracts people of all ages. Vast Pacific and Atlantic seascape provides the adventurous tourist with scopes of superb water sports and fishing. The Rocky Mountains and other ranges offer breathtaking scenery with a serene surrounding. Canada also boasts of some of the best resorts with a series of great National Parks and preserved wild life. A bilingual and multicultural nation, Canadians are friendly and smiling to their tourist buddies.
Major Cities of Canada
The capital city of Canada is Ottawa. Major cities in Canada are Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Victoria, Edmonton, Calgary and Winnipeg. The Largest province in Canada is Quebec. The largest populated city of Canada is Ontario. London, Burnaby, Red Deer, Mississauga, Saint John, Regina and Yellowknife are other chief cities of Canada. Ottawa known as Silicon Valley North is a beautiful Canadian city and home to major arts and science accomplishments including the Ottawa National Museum, Tech Museum, The National Gallery of Canada and The National Arts Center. Toronto is the multicultural, entertainment, and business capital of Canada. Toronto is also well known for it's three large universities: University of Toronto, York University, and Ryerson University. Vancouver located in southwest province of British Colombia in Canada is a vibrant city known for its world famous attractions including Granville Island, Robson Street & Stanley Park.
Tourist Attractions of Canada
A trip to the Niagara Falls is the most exhilarating holiday destination in Canada. Covering the border between US and Canada, the falls offer a multitude of activities to the visitor. A cruise on the world famous Maid of the Mist and Horseshoe Falls is a heavenly experience. The Stanley Park in Vancouver Canada is a veritable rainforest with infinite attractions like the Children's Farmyard, Miniature Railway, tennis courts, beaches, children's water park, heated swimming pool, Theatre Under the Stars, Vancouver Aquarium and Seawall. CN Tower in Front Street West Toronto Canada is the tallest freestanding tower in the world. Situated one hundred and forty five stories above the ground, this is the highest public observation tower in the world. The view through the tower's glass deck is really breathtaking. Notre-Dame's twin towers in Montreal is one of the premier tourist's attractions of Canada. The tower's interior with gilded statuary and gold-leafed fleurs de lys, is really awe inspiring. The Montreal Symphony Orchestra performs here during the Christmas season. Vancouver's Chinatown is an enchanting wonderland with sights, smells and sounds of an alien culture. The streets are crowded and noisy with vendors selling oriental products, like trinkets, amulets, potions and unique feng-shui items. The historic Old Montreal city is a multi faceted place rich in museums, shops, restaurants and gray stone architecture. The chief attractions are the public squares, City Hall and the Old Customs House. Canada also boasts of rich wild life and forest greens. Various national parks and zoos can be glimpsed at from a train or car ride. Calgary Zoo in Calgary is an animal lover's favorite place with grizzly bears, moose and wolves. Life-sized dinosaur models lurk in the Prehistoric Park, and butterflies glide in the genteel milieu of botanical garden. Other popular parks of Canada include Ovens in Nova Scotia, Fundy in New Brunswick, Pacific Rim in Vancouver and Banff in Alberta. The leading ski resort of Canada is Vancouver. Other remarkable ski resorts are Calgary, Ottawa and Montreal.
Accommodation in Canada
The main airways operating flights to Canada are the US, British Airways, Air France, SAS, Lufthansa, and KLM. The main international airports in the east of Canada are in Halifax, Toronto and Montreal. Chief airports in the west are in Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver. The three major rail routes from the States are New York to Montreal, New York to Toronto and Chicago to Toronto. The Greyhound network also connects with most of the major cities in Canada. Internal travel can be opted through train. These trains provide sleeping cars, and bedrooms for cross country travel. The bus service is the most widely used public transport system in the country and is also less expensive than the limited train service. Greyhound Canada is the largest coach operator and the Canada Coach Pass allows unlimited travel over a period of consecutive days. There are a fair number of great hotels in Canada that provides cozy and comfortable accommodation. Bed and Breakfasts, hotels, guesthouses and self-catering accommodation are available in various cities in the country. Prices vary according to service and location but majority hotels are very reasonable. It is always a good idea to check what services and facilities are available before starting the journey.
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