Canada is a country in North America with natural riches and beautiful cities that make it very attractive to tourists.
Although Niagara Falls is perhaps the country's tourist landmark, it is not the only one. Join me to get to know more places in this modern country in our TOP 20 tourist places in Canada.
1. Niagara and its falls
An incomparable natural spectacle. These waterfalls in the Niagara River are 263 meters above sea level with a free fall of approximately 53 meters. They are in Ontario province an hour from Toronto on the east coast.
From a weight on the ferry, Maid of the Mist or Hornblower, you will feel the breeze and the thunderous sound of the water falling into the mouths of the Erie and Ontario rivers.
Niagara Falls top the list of the most impressive falls in the world.
2. Whistler, British Columbia
Whistler is the largest ski resort in North America, so if you are a fan of winter sports, this is your place. Here, which hosted the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, you can go snowboarding, sledding and ski jumping.
Whistler is also attractive in summer because at its height you can go hiking, golf, rappelling, mountain biking and spend a pleasant picnic on the shores of Lost Lake.
3. Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick
The Bay of Fundy was formed according to oceanographers 160 million years ago, by the sinking of the earth's crust. The result was fantastic islets, reefs and clay shoals, perfect to visit on vacation.
The bay, on the Atlantic coast, is famous for the highest tides in the world with waves up to 3.5 meters high, ideal for surfing and other sea sports.
4. Churchill, Manitoba
The polar bear capital of the world, Churchill is also known, a city north of Manitoba.
The waters of Hudson Bay freeze during October and November, revealing dozens of bears hunting ocellated seals.
From Churchill you can see the northern lights, a phenomenon in the form of brightness that occurs at night, a unique spectacle that you must see at least once in your life.
5. Tofino, Vancouver Island
Paradise dotted with the waters of the Pacific Ocean on the west side of British Columbia's Vancouver Island. Its great natural wealth that includes a beach made it be considered by Unesco as a Biosphere Reserve.
In Tofino you can practice surfing or paddle surfing, tour the beach by seaplane, walk on the clean sand or go on a hike through the rainforest in search of bears.
Also read our guide on 30 things to do in Vancouver, Canada
6. Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia
National park rich in natural attractions for excursions, camping or hiking, activities to get into the wildlife of the island of Cape Breton.
On walks or guided walks you will see birds, moose, bears and eagles. You will eat in places accompanied by waterfalls, icebergs and cliffs.
7. Butchart Gardens, British Columbia
Butchart Gardens, in Brentwood Bay, a town in the Greater Victoria area on Vancouver Island, are so beautiful that for seconds you may find it difficult to tell if you are awake or dreaming. Its colors and shapes seem like "paradise" on earth.
At least 50 gardeners take care of and beautify the 20 hectares of gardens that add more than a million colorful plants of 700 varieties, strategically distributed in fields designed in the Japanese, French and Italian style.
As if their beauty weren't enough, they have water fountains, waterfalls, and bronze sculptures.
8. Banff National Park, Alberta
The 6,600 kilometers of Banff National Park are surrounded by forests, glaciers, ice fields, lakes and mountains, a beauty that makes it one of the most spectacular natural parks in the world.
This gift of the earth has everything: lakes, flora and a rich fauna to admire in pleasant tours.
In winter you can go downhill skiing, ice skating, snowboarding, dog sledding or canoeing. Enjoy hikes observing the wildlife and the beauty of the snowy landscape.
Also read our guide to the 24 best national parks in the United States that you cannot miss.
9. Island of Newfoundland
Perfect place to contemplate one of the most beautiful sunrises. In the easternmost part of Canada, Newfoundland is a large, sparsely populated island whose main tourist attraction is its nature, which keeps icebergs, whales and birds in their natural habitat.
Its capital, St. Johns, is a city of colorful houses that resemble the architecture of San Francisco, California, United States. Although it is the oldest settlement it has a refreshing and cosmopolitan air.
10. Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland and Labrador
Valley with wide green fields surrounded by mountains and cliffs of great beauty, to the west of the island of Newfoundland. It is the largest park in this area of the country and one of Canada's World Heritage sites.
The Gros Morne National Park is home to rare plants and animals and the perfect place for hiking, exploring routes and trails.
11. CN Tower, Toronto
Jewel of architecture and part of the 7 Wonders of the World. The CN Tower towers over one of Canada's most important cities in the province of Ontario, Toronto. It is the fifth highest in the world.
Their revolving international cuisine restaurant with stunning views over the city is fantastic. The four cardinal points are seen. You can also walk 113 stories from the ground across a two and a half inch thick glass surface.
If you want to feel the adrenaline to the maximum, go up 33 more floors to the viewpoint, put on the harness and walk around the tower. You will feel that you move through the "clouds".
12. Percé, Québec
French-Canadian coastal area of idyllic destinations for lovers of adventure and contact with nature.
Percé is a colorful town with an unrivaled view of the impressive rock formation, Percé Rock.
Canoe or kayak trips, bird watching, fishing, golf, whale watching and visits to the Buenaventura Island and Rocher de Percé National Park are some of its tourist attractions.
13. Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
In the city of Kelowna with vineyards, orchards and mountains that surround the beautiful Okanagan Lake, where you can fish, go hiking and sports activities. There is the Okanagan Valley.
Gastronomic tourism is present in wineries, craft breweries, distilleries, farms and orchards, which offer a variety of dishes to taste accompanied by a good grape wine.
14. Whiteshell National Park, Manitoba
Soft woods such as cedars, oak, walnut, elm, mahogany and fir, occupy an area of more than 2,500 square kilometers accompanied by waterfalls, rivers, lakes and rocky cliffs, which give life to Whiteshell National Park.
Go hiking, camping, kayaking or canoeing in the summer. You can also make a bonfire on the shore of the lake watching the milky way. Enjoy the snowy landscape in winter with activities such as skiing and sleigh rides.
15. Twillingate, Newfoundland and Labrador
Twillingate, off the coast of the island of Newfoundland, is known as the 'iceberg capital of the world', a city with maritime activities such as boating, coastal walks and whale watching.
The Twillingate Adventures Tour is a 2-hour cruise in which 15,000-year-old icebergs are observed, a majestic tourist attraction.
16. Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan
Wide plains, green meadows and extensive areas, make this national park a place to feel nature. Get to know the home of bison, eagles, antelopes, black-tailed prairie dogs and other animals that inhabit these places.
Explore dinosaur fossils and traverse its plains on foot or on horseback, while admiring the pine-covered mountains. It is a must for hikers and adventurers.
17. Lake Louise, Alberta
The landscape of Lake Louise is beautiful. Its turquoise color contrasts with the green of the pines, firs and other species of trees that surround it. Sail in summer on its crystalline waters by kayak or canoe and in winter, ski on the snow that covers the valley.
18. Yukon
Sparsely populated territory famous for its northern lights that are seen throughout the year. Yukon is surrounded by snow-capped mountains, melt-clear lakes, and forests, ideal places for camping.
Among its attractions is the McBride Museum where you can pan for gold like the explorers did.
19. Stratford, Ontario
Stratford is famous for its Shakespeare Festival held by the largest theater company in North America.
Each season they host more than a dozen theatrical productions, most of them by the famous English writer, from classics, musicals and contemporary dramas. Works that you cannot miss.
20. Rideau Canal, Ontario
The most famous tourist attraction in Ottawa, the capital of Canada, is a canal that divides the city with tree-lined walks and parks to be explored on foot or by bicycle. The Rideau Canal was declared a World Heritage Site in 2007.
Its waters are warm from May to September and allow navigation by canoe or boat. In winter it becomes the largest ice rink in the world at 7.72 kilometers long.
Canada has a wide tourist offer for all tastes and pleasures, which earned it to be, according to the New York Times, the first place of the countries to visit in 2017. And boy, Canadians have to be proud of.
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