Top 10 must-see tourist attractions in Canada
Stroll in the wilderness surrounded by snow-white mountains in the early morning, and the lake level is as bright as a mirror. In the forest with lush leaves and shining like gold, soak up the Dauphin essence released by nature to your heart's content. Looking up at the soaring eagles gliding across the blue sky, while the howling howls from afar penetrate the tranquil valley without a trace... These natural beauty is spread all over Canada's major cities, and they are all here. A unique scenery that Canada cannot miss!
Vancouver Vancouver is surrounded by mountains and sea, with a mild climate. The excellent quality of life here is impressive, and sailing, fishing, and hiking are popular. The city is lined with trees, and at the foot of the glacier-covered mountain is a bay dotted with islands. The lights are just on, and the night view of the harbor is intoxicating. So when Margaret Thatcher of the United Kingdom once again placed the crown of a world's livable city on Vancouver, the city would say: I wasn't lucky, but that I deserved it.
Robertson Street, located behind the Vancouver Art Museum, is an exciting shopping street that stretches for half a mile and is full of shops, with elegant fashion boutiques, ancient bookstores and galleries, unique and artistic goods, fashionable cafes, and relaxed and elegant restaurants. For more than 100 years, it has attracted fashion enthusiasts from all over the world. Dive into another world at the Vancouver Aquarium in Stanley Park, home to more than 70,000 incredible creatures. You can play face to face with the great beluga whale in polar Canada, and then discover the secrets of many marine mammals such as dolphins and seals in the Pacific Northwest.
Victoria Victoria is the largest city on Vancouver Island. She is named after Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom, which has maintained an English lifestyle since the 19th century. With its unique natural environment and sunshine full of enthusiasm, Victoria shows the world its classical elegance and leisure upper-class atmosphere.
Walking in Victoria, you can see traditional classical Edwardian and Victoria buildings everywhere. When European colonists entered the city in the 18th century, they built it in European style. Victoria is also known as Canada's "Garden City". The Bucha Garden in the city has the world's largest flower exhibition area and one of Canada's national historical monuments. More than 1 million tourists come here every year. The garden has 55 acres of colorful flowers, velvety lawns and secluded park paths, dazzling with a variety of roses, fragrant jasmine and gorgeous peonies.
Whistler In the impression of skiers around the world, Whistler is undoubtedly the best ski resort in the world. It has been awarded the title of "North America's No. 1 Ski Resort" by Snow Country for four consecutive years. Due to the snowfall on the top of Heishu Mountain all year round, there are no seasonal restrictions on skiing here. Whistler is not only a snow paradise, but also has evergreen forests, rippling lakes and surging rivers. Its outstanding talent allows it to carry out more outdoor activities in summer. Many people like to come to Whistler for skiing in summer, and have the best of both worlds for summer fun. If you like excitement, you should experience the Ziptrek alpine zip line. In the narrow valley between the Blackcomb Mountains and the Whistler Mountains, you can soar like an eagle and watch the rapids gallop below, but not as fast as you can.
Calgary Former Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau once said of the city: "It looks like Calgary just opened the package before you arrived." The magnificent Rocky Mountains in the west and the vast prairie in the east give Calgary a heroic character and use immeasurable vitality and courage to achieve today's "Heart of the New West."
Fort Calgary is Canada's largest surviving historic village, with more than 150 buildings and 66 acres of western scenery, recreating the streetscape of the pioneering era in the early 1890s. From here, walk into Calgary's original memories, and then take a steam train at the Historical Village of Cultural Heritage Park to relive the rough life of the Western Wilderness. In Calgary, there is never a lack of freshness. The Calgary Cowboys Festival, the world's largest outdoor event, is a must-miss event. Rural performances such as the interesting cow set competition and the thrilling cowboy cooking truck competition interpret the original western style and make people full of adventure. The western folk customs are amazed.
Banff National Park Banff National Park is Canada's first national park, covering an area of 6,641 square kilometers. It has valleys and mountains, ice fields, rivers, forests and grasslands. It is a world-class tourist destination. During the construction of the Pacific Railway, construction workers discovered underground hot springs here, so they established Banff Hot Springs, which has since begun the legendary history of Banff National Park. The rushing river passes through the dense jungle, washing away the stones on the river bed day after day, and the elk take a leisurely walk not far away. Every winter, almost all rivers, lakes and waterfalls in the park are covered with ice, becoming a natural skating rink. Put on your snowshoes and follow the guide deep into the white forest to discover the secrets of winter in Banff National Park.
The Banff Springs Castle Hotel has the largest Spa spa in Canada. The spring water here is rich in minerals and hydrogen sulfide, which is said to have a good curative effect on rheumatism. Soaking in the warm spring water and looking through the flying snowflakes outside the window, the Rocky Mountains in the distance are like a fairyland.
Ottawa As the capital of Canada, Ottawa has an extraordinary atmosphere and calmness, while giving off a little of the charming town's fandai. As the capital of a country, it occupies unique conditions. Many national-level art galleries and museums gather here, making the cultural scene magnificent. The unique and soothing urban rhythm beats in the colorful scenery of Ottawa tourists, like a kaleidoscope, rotating gently but presenting breathtaking changes.
Ottawa is the second largest city in Ontario, Canada, with a population of more than 1 million and speaks both English and French. The majestic Gothic buildings on Capitol Hill are soaked with Canada's rich culture and history and are a symbol of Ottawa. Visiting the central area, you can see the federal government's offices, and you can also climb the Peace Tower and overlook the city. In summer, the famous guard handover ceremony is held here every day. Ottawa's urban design is very pedestrian friendly and there are many great shopping places. Baiwo Market, Rideau Center and Sparks Street Shopping Center are all filled with shops large and small, where you can buy unique Canadian souvenirs.
Toronto It is said that the name "Toronto" first originated from the language of the Native Americans, which means "meeting place." Modern Toronto truly lives up to its name-people from more than 100 different cultures from around the world have settled here. Toronto has an impressive urban landscape: the beautiful and charming Lake Ontario, the idyl-like island in the middle of the lake, the lakefront corridor that stretches for miles, and many world-renowned architectural designers left behind in Toronto.
The CN Tower is located on Lake Ontario in the north of the city center and is one of Canada's famous symbols. The Royal Ontario Museum has a very modern appearance and is the latest masterpiece of world architect Daniel Libeskind. The nearly 6 million treasures in the collection are enough for you to understand the profound cultural history here.
Montreal is a city floating on the St. Lawrence River and the world's largest inland port. The romantic and warm atmosphere is always around you here. As a witness to the glorious times, the old quarter of Montreal retains many historical buildings, which today become fashionable specialty restaurants, open-air cafes and boutique hotels.
The age-old cobblestone roads are still preserved in the city center, symbolizing the transition from the French colonial era to a modern international urban area. This city, regarded as the center of fashion and creativity, has ancient buildings and modern high-rise buildings standing next to each other on the ground, while the treasure of construction engineering is also buried below the ground-an "underground city" equipped with a clean and safe subway system, connecting hotels, shopping malls, cinemas, theaters and restaurants on the ground. Walking through the complex network of commercial corridors is a pleasant thing.
Niagara Falls "Niagara" means "Thor's Water" in Indian languages. Indians believe that the roar of the waterfall is the voice of Thor's voice. Niagara Falls shocked all tourists with its majestic momentum and abundant and vast water vapor. The Niagara River rolling from Lake Erie flowed through here and suddenly fell 51 meters vertically. The huge water rushed down the cliff with the force of the Milky Way. The sound traveled several miles away. The scene was shocking and was known as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Even on a sunny day, if the water vapor from the waterfall is carried aside by the wind, those who are close to the great waterfall will be wetted by the water vapor. Tourists need to prepare waterproof outerwear and replacement clothes in advance.
Quebec City is listed as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO and is indeed worthy of its reputation. The wide streets, cozy small hotels, delicious restaurants and many museums that can make you deeply attracted are all showing its charm. Here, entertainment exists in various forms, cultural attractions and historical sites are overwhelming, and there are entertainment activities worth trying all year round.
Quebec's rich architectural heritage dates back to the early colonial era, and the Place Royale is one of the representative works, which appropriately reflects the influence of France and Britain on the culture of the region. The old commercial port and now the capital of the province, Quebec City exudes an irresistible French charm. People can experience the nostalgia of the New French period from the charming buildings, open-air cafes and balconies of the Rue Petit Champrine, and from the bustling street corners.