25 best places to visit in Canada

Wild pristine nature of Canada attracts tourists from all over the world. On a vast territory, almost all the diversity of the Earth's landscape is represented. Huge mountains, picturesque plains, dense forests, taiga, tundra and even the desert. The rocky shores of Canada are washed by three oceans. Protected areas border on modern cities. In this article we will talk about visiting places in Canada.

TOP-25 the most beautiful places in Canada

Are you interested in ecotourism? We recommend that you visit the western provinces. You will see the impressive Cordillera and Rocky Mountains, the picturesque Vancouver Island and pictures of the real countryside life of the Canadian hinterland.

To see an active city life, you should visit the central populous provinces of Ontario and Quebec. The largest cities in the country, such as Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa are located there.

The east coast of Canada keeps the memory of the first European settlements in this part of the American mainland.

The northern territories of Canada attract visitors with a variety of Arctic flora and fauna and beautiful fjords. Here you can observe the Northern lights.

Traveling in Canada by car is comfortable and safe. The local driving culture will pleasantly surprise you. Rail and air communication within the country is excellent. Inexpensive Internet with the Yesim application is available anywhere using eSIM card for Canada.

We offer a list of the best places to visit in Canada.

1. Vancouver

Vancouver is the third largest city in the country and one of the places to visit in Canada. It is located on a narrow strip of land between the Pacific Ocean and high snow-capped mountains. That is why there is a lovely mild climate. There are many parks in the city, the most famous is Stanley Park with a long seawall, walking trails and picnic areas.

For interesting leisure activities there is a large maritime museum, an aquarium, a space center and a planetarium.Walking and drinking coffee on the promenade overlooking the ocean is a delight. Be sure to visit the Capilano Suspension Bridge, one of the most famous landmarks of Canada.

Flights to Vancouver are operated from all major airports in Europe.

2. Banff National Park

This is another place to visit in Canada. The oldest national park in Canada was established in 1885. This place is the dream of active recreation fans. Tourists will be offered a full range of outdoor activities: snowboarding, hiking, horse riding and cycling, rafting and canoeing.

We recommend a gondola ride to view the park from the air. Particularly impressive is the stunning Johnston Canyon with high gorges and waterfalls.

From the iconic Chateau Fairmont Lake Louise Hotel you can enjoy a panoramic view of Lake Louise. Moraine Lake Lodge is nearby, this is another option for a cozy holiday in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.

It will take you 2 hours to get to the park by bus or by car from Calgary. For railroad fans, there is the Mountaineer Train, which runs 2 days from Vancouver.

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3. 1000 Islands National Park

The park is located in central Canada, near Ottawa and Montreal. This is an archipelago of many islands located in the riverbed of the St. Lawrence River. An ideal place for camping in close contact with nature among high pines.

It is convenient to travel between the islands by boat, sea kayak or speedboat. There are many places for snorkeling, beach holidays and fishing. The Gothic Boldt Castle on Hart Island is also worth visiting. And you can stay in a rented cottage on the quiet island of Little Ninette.

Kingston and Ottawa are the nearest major cities to the park. It takes about 1.5 hours to get to the park by car.

4 Jasper National Park

This is an amazing and one of the most beautiful places in Canada. The reserve is located in the Canadian Rockies, to the north of Banff Park. Points of interest are Medicine Lake, an alpine basin known as the «disappearing lake» due to its annual natural drainage in winter, and the limestone gorges of Maligne Canyon. A There is also the best network of cycling paths in Canada with three levels of difficulty in the park. Stay at Glacier View Lodge, which offers modern suites with stunning views of the Columbia Icefield.

The nearest international airports are in Edmonton and Calgary, there is a small Springbank airport not far from the park.

5. Gros Morne National Park

Spectacular plateaus on the island of Newfoundland attract tourists to this park. This is the only place where you can walk on red flat hills formed as a result of the tectonic plates collision.

The highest point is Mount Gros Morne, the ascent takes 6-7 hours, but the view is worth it. You can go kayaking or go hiking on one of the 20 routes. A boat trip along the Western Brook fjord will be remembered. There is an inexpensive and comfortable Gros Morne Seaside Suites hotel right on the promenade of the town of Bonnie Bay, where you can relax after a busy day.

The most convenient car route from mainland Canada is the ferry service between North Sydney and Port-au-Basque.

6. Yoho National Park

We must not forget about the best place to travel to in Canada. The word «Yoho» comes from the language of the Indians of the Cree tribe and means «to impress». This park is another gem of the Rocky Mountains. It is ot as lively as neighboring Banff, but it’s full of magnificent natural sites. Lake O'Hara, Takakkau Falls and Paget Peak are only some of the stunning places to visit. It offers luxurious log cabins in the middle of the forest, while Emerald Lake Cottage offers beautiful views of the namesake mountain lake.

The tourist center of the park is the town of Field, located on the Trans-Canada Highway. It’ll take about 3 hours to drive to the park from Calgary.

7. Kluane National Park

A harsh land full of wild romance. Picturesque ice fields and mountain ranges with snowy peaks stretching dozens and hundreds of kilometers are the main attractions of Canada. Only the Yukon lake surface has such bright shades of emerald and turquoise. Watson Lake is a great place to watch the Northern Lights from November to March. Kluane Park is home to the highest mountain in Canada, Mount Logan (5956 m), which is part of the Cordillera system.

Gaines Junction Airport and the Alaska Highway are close to the park. It is better to stay in the capital of Yukon — Whitehorse for the night, it’s about 1.5 hours drive from the park.

8. Cape Brighton Island

You are guaranteed to admire magnificent sea and mountain landscapes. This is a recommended place to see in Canada. Along the perimeter of the island there is a tourist route Cabot Trail with trails of different difficulty levels. They run through green hills and impressive steep cliffs which meet the waves of the Atlantic Ocean. Other attractions include numerous beaches, Black Brook Falls, the ancient French fortress of Louisbourg.

Come to visit during the lobster season (usually from May till the end of July) to enjoy the freshest possible local lobster catch. The island has a variety of modern motels such as the Iona Heights Inn.

The closest major city you can fly to from mainland Canada is Charlottetown. It’ll take you 3 hours by car to get to Cape Brighton.

9. Vancouver Island

This is one of the most visited places on the Pacific coast. Here is the highest concentration of caves (more than 1400). The western part of the island is beautiful with its dense forests and hidden bays with spectacular rocks. You can watch whales from the coastline. The fishing village of Tofino is considered the center of surfing. Tourists like to settle in the North Shore Lodge — a cottage with a panoramic ocean view. It is worth seeing Hatley Park with a beautiful castle in the city of Colwood.

A ferry from Vancouver runs to the island, flights to the city of Victoria are operated.

10. Whistler Ski Resort

This is a favorite place for active winter sports fans. It offers tourists ski slopes of different difficulty levels , snowboarding, snowmobiles and the longest zip line Sasquatch in Canada. This is an extreme descent down along Blackcomb Mountain, with spectacular views of forests, lakes, peaks, rivers and a glacier. There are spas, bars and restaurants. The elegant suites at Nita Lake Lodge in Creekside offer breathtaking lake views, while the Fairmont Chateau Whistler is a popular lodge with ski-to-door access. Whistler Ski Resort is one of the very interesting tourist places in Canada.

Whistler is considered Canada's most fashionable winter resort. The journey from Vancouver will take about 1.5 hours by car.

11. Baffin's Land

One of the most unique places in Canada. This is the fifth largest island in the world, which is interesting for its astonishing fjords, high mountains and amazing artifacts. Baffin Island is beyond the Arctic Circle, so here you can watch the Northern Lights, see polar animals. Snowmobiles are the main means of transport on the island. You should definitely visit the village of Pond Inlet, an authentic Eskimo village.

To get to the island, you need to fly to Iqaluit Airport, the largest city in the region. In Iqaluit, it is best to take a package tour to explore the island.

12. Bay of Fundy

A beautiful countryside in eastern Canada. The bay is known for three attractions — dinosaur fossils, magnificent rock formations and the famous tide. Here there are the highest tides on Earth of 16 meters height. With Yesim's high-speed internet, you can stream this impressive action!

You can get to the best places of the bay in a few hours by car from the city of Halifax. Ferries run across the bay (from Saint John to Digby).

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13. Okanagan Valley

Okanagan Valley is among the most beautiful places in Canada. This is an ideal place to relax in a picturesque corner of British Columbia. This is one of the best wine regions and a popular holiday destination for Canadians. Lush vineyards and sunny green hills are on the shores of the lake with bright blue water. This is a country of real winemakers! Chardonnay, Riesling and sparkling wines are produced in the Okanagan Valley, wine festivals are held here. Take part in a wine tasting, play golf, and ride your bike along the old historic Kettle Valley Railroad. We recommend staying in Kelowna for the night.

The journey from Vancouver to Kelowna takes about 5 hours.

14. Lunenburg

Old Town Lunenburg is one of the two oldest urban settlements in North America. It was founded as a small fishing village by colonial settlers from England back in 1753. Today, the historic district is filled with colorful wooden houses and impressive churches. About 70% of all buildings are authentic and date back to the 18th and 19th centuries. The entertainments that you can find here are: fishing, a yacht ride, a very beautiful embankment for photo shoots. At Lunenburg Walking Tours you can book a walking tour. There are distilleries, breweries, souvenir shops.

Lunenburg is located in the province of Nova Scotia, 90 km southwest of Halifax. The city is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

15. Montreal

One of the places to visit in Canada. The largest city in the French-speaking province of Quebec is located at the confluence of the St. Lawrence and the Ottawa rivers. The concentration of beautiful architecture and works of landscape gardening art goes off-scale here. Montreal is famous for its museums and cuisine. Here is the Oratory of St. Joseph — the largest church in Canada, its dome is reputed to be the second largest in the world. Mount Royal, a mountain of 235 meters high, is one of the three symbols of Montreal, along with the Jacques Cartier Bridge and the Olympic Sports Complex. Notre Dame Cathedral, the pearl of Montreal's architecture, is one of the most beautiful temples in North America.

Flights to Montreal are operated from all major airports in Europe.

16. Quebec

To walk in Paris while staying in Canada? It’s simple! French architecture and cuisine, paved roads, cute boutiques and cafes, French-speaking culture — it's all about Quebec. An ideal destination for those who are looking for European style in Canada. Be sure to visit the architectural historical ensemble of the 18-19th centuries, the citadel surrounded by a stone fortress wall, the Château Frontenac castle. The highlight of Quebec is the annual winter carnival. To hold it, a huge ice palace is built every year.

Quebec is a three hour drive from Montreal.

17. Charlottetown

A charming provincial town in eastern Canada, located on Prince Edward Island. The city is connected to the mainland by the Confederation Bridge, the longest bridge in the world in polar waters, its length is 12.9 km. Charlottetown is a city of festivals. It hosts the largest multi-day music festival in Primorye every July. The Charlottetown festival is dedicated to Anne of Green Gables. It was Prince Edward Island that was the site of this novel. In Charlottetown you will find genuine island hospitality, fish restaurants, street music and souvenir shops.

There are flights to the island from all major cities in Canada. Flight time — from three hours.

18. Churchill

This is one of the few settlements where you can observe the life of bears in their natural environment. A recommended place to see in Canada. Bears come ashore at the beginning of summer, when the ice melts, spend the summer ashore, and in October they go to the bay and wait for new ice to form. In summer, you can watch shoals of beluga whales, and in winter — stunningly beautiful aurora borealis.

The flight from Toronto will take 3 hours. A cheaper option is to take a bus from Winnipeg to Wabowden Station, and then transfer to the train to Churchill.

19. Dawson

Want to touch the history of the gold rush? Travel to the extreme west of Canada, to the city of Dawson, standing at the confluence of the Yukon and the Klondike rivers. This is one of the historical places of this part of the country. Dawson retains most of its past and traditions, and hosts historic festivals. In winter you will see the magical Northern Lights, while in summer you can enjoy river rafting and walking tours in the surrounding area. The only casino in northern Canada is in Dawson. This city was described by Jack London in the novel «The Call of the Wild». The writer himself lived here for about a year.

The fastest way to get there is by plane from Vancouver, the flight duration is 9 hours. The road trip will take more than three days.

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20. CN Tower Toronto

Not long ago the CN Tower was the highest building in the world. Today it is one of the ten tallest TV towers. Very interesting tourist places in Canada are in Toronto.

At the top of the tower visitors will find a revolving restaurant and the Edgewalk attraction, where you can walk around the perimeter of a circular platform at a height of 356 meters. There are no fencing and railings — extreme tourists are fastened with climbing equipment to a special trolley, which is located on the top of the deck. This is unforgettable!

It is located in the center of the city. In clear weather, the viewing range from the tower reaches 160 km.

21. Parliament House in Ottawa

Another place worth visiting in Canada. The whole architectural complex is of the Victorian era. Lancet arches, narrow windows, high spiers with battlements. Neo-Gothic gray granite buildings are in an honorable place on the hill overlooking the river. There are free tours in federal government buildings, which is uncommon for a facility of this level.

The Eternal Flame, a symbol of the country's unity, burns in Parliament Square. The tallest building in the complex is the Peace Tower, built in honor of the Canadians who died in Europe in World War I. These elegant buildings are not only the main sights of Canada, but also its historical symbol.

Located in downtown Ottawa. The entrance is free.

22. Chateau Frontenac

A luxury grand hotel in the old part of Quebec City, over the St. Lawrence River. Considered to be the most photographed hotel in the world. Built by the Canadian Pacific Railway Company in 1893. The hotel is named after the governor of Canada, who defended the city from the British and the Iroquois in the 17th century. For Canadians, this is more than a hotel — it is the heart of Quebec. Rooms with romantic interiors, highly praised by visitors, are waiting for tourists. The hotel has an indoor pool and spa. Chateau Frontenac is one of the best hotels in Canada due to its location and service.

Located in the heart of Quebec. The cost of living is from 360 Canadian dollars per night.

23. Royal Ontario Museum

Canada's largest museum of nature and culture is located in Toronto. More than 6 million exhibits are displayed in 40 galleries and form world-class collections. A real Klondike for inquisitive children and adults. Be ready for a long walk! The museum has galleries dedicated to the indigenous peoples of Canada and selected countries, exhibitions of weapons and armor, reenactments of historical eras. There is a natural history hall with dinosaur skeletons. Giant Indian cedar totem poles supplement the exhibition of decorative arts of French and English Canada. The highlight of the museum is the entrance octagonal high-tech style rotunda.

Located in downtown Toronto, next to Queen's Park. Paid entrance.

24. Butchart Botanical Garden

A botanical garden was founded in 1904 by Jenny Butchart and is still owned by her descendants.There are 900 plant species on the area of more than 22 hectares. Walking through the garden, you can see the remains of a limestone quarry — a reminder that there used to be a quarry in this place.Two large totem poles adorn the garden as a tribute to the indigenous peoples. There are beautiful gardens: Japanese, Italian, Mediterranean, rose garden. In the center is a limestone hill with an observation deck. There is a shop with seeds and souvenirs in the garden.

You can get there in half an hour by bus from the center of Victoria (Vancouver Island). The garden is open all year round, with an entrance fee.

25. What to see in Niagara Falls

We must not forget about the best place to travel to in Canada. This border town is home to one of the largest waterfalls in the world. The waters of the Niagara River fall from the 57 meters high cliff with a loud roar. A beautiful rainbow is an indispensable companion of the waterfall in sunny weather. Numerous viewing platforms are equipped around it, but the most spectacular panoramic views open from the Skylon Tower. In the evening you can enjoy the Niagara Falls Illumination light show. Other entertainments in Niagara Falls are: a boat trip to the waterfall, a tour of the old power plant of Nikola Tesla, riding a huge Ferris wheel. The city offers a wide range of entertainment, restaurants and accommodation.

Located just an hour’s drive from Toronto. Buses and trains run from the city center to Niagara Falls.

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