Canada

Few countries in the world offer as many choices to the world traveller as Canada. Whether your passion is skiing, sailing, museum-combing or indulging in exceptional cuisine, Canada has it all. Western Canada is renowned for its stunningly beautiful countryside, while Eastern Canada mixes the flavor and charm of Europe with the bustle of trendy New York. In Northern Canada, planes or all-terrain vehicles are someTimes the most common forms of transport and wildlife viewing is at its best. Whatever your passion, Canada has a place for it.

Those expecting Canada to be a blander version of the USA should check their assumptions at the door. Canada's wild northern frontier, which has etched itself into the national psyche, and its distinct patchwork of peoples have created a country that is decidedly different from its brash neighbour.

It's the edginess between Canada's indigenous, French and British traditions that gives the nation its complex three-dimensional character. Add to this a constant infusion of US culture and a plethora of traditions brought by migrants, and you have a thriving multicultural society.

Facts File
Full Name : Canada
Capital City : Ottawa
Area : 9,976,000 sq km, 3,851,734 sq miles
Population : 31,830,000
Languages : English and French
Religion : Catholic (45%), Protestant (36%) and others
Currency : Canadian Dollar (C$)

When To Go
Spring, summer and autumn are all ideal for touring

Major Attaractions in Canada

Toronto : Although the famous Niagara Falls are nearby, Toronto isn't a city with a checklist full of attractions. But its summer festivals, the spicy corners of its markets, the beachfront boardwalks and the music pouring out of its neighbourhood eateries will slowly and surely seduce you. This is Canada's business capital and largest city, a clean, safe and vibrant metropolis where real estate prices are high and blood pressure levels are low. A centre for Anglo-Canadian culture, it's also one of the great ethnic melting pots of the world.

Vancouver : There aren't many cities in the world that offer Vancouver's combination of big-city lifestyle and outdoor fun in such cheek-by-jowl proximity. Ski in the morning, sail in the afternoon and still make it back to town in Time for a cocktail or three. Vancouver is still a city of new immigrants - wander the streets and you'll hear a dozen different languages. The city also attracts young professionals and artists from the eastern provinces who come here to enjoy its recreation and laid-back sophistication.

Ontario : Ontario is Canada's most populous Province, and denotes this through the sheer size and energy of its two cities (one the Federal capital, the other the Provincial capital), Ottawa and Toronto. Toronto, in particular, is widely regarded as one of the most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities on the continent, in part due to its huge influx of immigrants. The city heaves with galleries, museums and shops, all against the backdrop of both heritage buildings (such as the Old City Hall, built in 1899) and innovative modern architecture (such as the CN Tower, arguably the world's tallest building). Ontario is also a Province of water, containing four of the five 'Great Lakes' of North America. There is also Niagara Falls for those who crave their watery landscapes a little more dramatic; partly lodged in Ontario (and partly in New York State, USA), the Falls provide a snapshot of Nature at its most phenomenal.

Halifax : Perched on one of the world's largest natural harbours, fog-bound Halifax has gone from old-salt port to deluxe destination, with its historic areas gussied up into sleek tourist precincts. More and more travellers are setting course for Nova Scotia's capital.

Montreal : Montreal's charm lies in its old world atmosphere rather than its star attractions. Nonetheless, this city of immigrants has managed to carve out a place for itself as Quebec's economic and cultural centre. That it's friendly and easy to get around helps. Quebec's largest city keeps one foot in the past and one in the present, with 19th-century churches nestled in the shadows of soaring modern skyscrapers. During the day, the city has a typically North American bustle - while French-speaking Montreal takes pains to retain its linguistic heritage.

Quebec : Quebec City is the rather European-flavoured capital of Quebec province. The city is divided between an Old Town bristling with historic ramparts, churches, narrow lanes and former battlefields, and districts revamped with museums, cafes, bars, restaurants and all the other mod-cons of international tourism.

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