Top 5 Beautiful Places in Canada Trips to Discover

Magnificent Scenery, energetic cities and a convivial atmosphere all make Canada a popular tourist destination. Canada is known to be the largest country in North America, with a vast area encompassing majestic mountains, virgin forests, biggest grasslands and Arctic tundra. Major of the nation is of British descent, and Canada is home to multicultural communities.

This article will give you an idea of the top 5 beautiful places in Canada.

1. Banff National Park

Banff National Park
The Banff National Park is located in the province of Alberta; Banff national park is the country's 1st national Park and also the largest and most visited National Park. The Park has breathtaking Scenery and wildlife, and draws many tourists through the trans-Canada highway, which passes through the Park.

Park includes wildlife like Black Bears, Grizzly Bears, Bison, Moose, Wolves and Bald eagles. Park spans 6641 square kilometres of mountain terrain, scenic valleys, peaks, glaciers, forests and rivers.

The best time to visit the Park is June to August and December to March, especially if you want to experience the winter in Canada. You need five days to see and do activities in the Park, with hiking and canoeing in summers and skiing and snowboarding in winter being the popular activities to enjoy throughout the year.

 You don't need your personal car to travel to Banff. Hotels offer their guest shuttle service within Banff. From here, you can have a look at the northern lights in Banff during the winter months from October to May.

Banff railway station is the nearest railway station with 6 minute's walk to the Park.

2. Niagara falls

Niagara Fall

The Niagara Falls is a series of three awe-inspiring waterfalls situated on the borders of Canada's Ontario and the United States of America. The Ontario side of the falls is called Horseshoe Falls and gives the best views. Various seeing towers, restaurants, Casinos and high-rise hotels are available in nearby places. Victoria Park, where falls are illuminated, and fireworks are performed at night during summer. Niagara Falls Amtrak Station is 2 miles away from the falls. With six hours in Niagara Falls, you will have time to

  • Enjoy most or all of the attractions on the Niagara parks adventure pass
  • Spend time wandering through Clifton hill
  • Enjoy a light meal or drink

 Plan you're parking prior to your visit as you may face parking problems if you are driving. Some attraction like the Hornblower Niagara cruise requires advanced bookings. Consider travelling early in the mornings or in late evenings to enjoy the falls in fewer crowds. Day times have a rush, and you may not enjoy the trip as you had thought

3. Churchill 

Snow bear in Churchill
The smallest town of Churchill is the biggest tourist draw in northern Manitoba. It is also known as the capital for polar bears across the world. October and Early November are the best time to visit Churchill. July and August are considered the ebst time to visit as thousands of beluga whales are migrating.

Churchill, Manitoba, is famous for

  • Polar bear capital of the world
  • Also known as the beluga capital of the world
  • Oldest Mason Symbol in Manitoba resides in Churchill
  • Best places to see the northern lights

Four days would be required to visit complete Churchill

4. Victoria city in British Columbia

Victoria city in British Columbia
Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, is situated on the craggy southern end of Vancouver Island. Victoria is known internationally as a city of gardens. Victoria City in British Columbia held many historical monuments. You must take out three days for yourself to enjoy this location.

Best things to do in Victoria, a city in British Columbia;

  • See Orca whales on a whale-watching tour
  • Victoria Horse Carriage Tour
  • Bike riding along Dallas Road
  • Visit the Royal BC Museum and IMAX
  • Craigdarroch Castle
  • Explore Beacon Hill Park in Victoria
  • Visit Victoria Bug Zoo

5. Toronto

CN Tower, Toronto
Toronto is the capital of Ontario and is the most populated city in Canada and one of the largest cities in North America. It is also one of the world's most culturally diverse cities on Lake Ontario's side. Toronto is known for towering buildings bustling streets, and a famous waterfront skyline dominated by the CN tower.

Places to visit in Toronto:

  • CN tower: A concrete communications and observation tower built on former railway lands was built in 1976. It is the world's 9th tallest free-standing structure. It roughly takes 2hours to take a complete tour of the CN tower. High Park railway station is the nearest station with a 3-minute walk.
  • Royal Ontario Museum: Museum of art, world culture and natural history. It is one of the largest museums in North America. It showcases British Colombia. Attracts more than 1 million visitors per year. You need to give 3-4 hours to visit the complete museum.
  • St-George is the nearest station to the museum with a 3 minutes walk.

I hope you all will find the article very informative and help you in planning your trip to Canada.

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