| A Canadian Visitor Visa will allow you to | | | | manufacturing, mining, and service sectors |
| visit Canada for up to 6 months. Canada is | | | | has transformed the nation from a largely |
| very attractive destination for people | | | | rural economy into one primarily industrial |
| wishing to temporarily visit, welcoming over | | | | and urban. |
| 35 million tourists, students, visitors every | | | | |
| year. | | | | Unemployment is falling and government budget |
| | | | surpluses are being partially devoted to |
| The Canada Visitor Visa is a popular choice | | | | reducing the large public sector debt. The |
| for applicants wishing to visit Canada for a | | | | 1989 US Canada Free Trade Agreement and 1994 |
| temporary period of up to 6 months. | | | | North American Free Trade Agreement have |
| | | | touched off a dramatic increase in trade and |
| Approximately 85 percent of the population is | | | | economic integration with the US. |
| concentrated within 300 km of the US and | | | | |
| Canada border. The second largest country in | | | | With its great natural resources, skilled |
| the world after Russia, Canada is a vast | | | | labour force, and modern capital plant Canada |
| land, over half of which is mountain and | | | | enjoys solid economic prospects. |
| forest. | | | | |
| | | | In the frozen north, where the climate varies |
| Spanning over 7000 kilometres from Vancouver | | | | from sub arctic to arctic, Canada has some of |
| to Newfoundland, Canada offers unique | | | | the last true wilderness areas in the world. |
| experiences and travel opportunities within | | | | Traditionally the domain of trappers and |
| each region. | | | | prospectors, the more accessible parts are |
| | | | now a haven for winter sports and outdoor |
| Whether you are visiting from the other side | | | | enthusiasts. As well as excellent skiing, |
| of the world or simply looking to see more of | | | | northern Canada can offer superb fishing, |
| your own country, Canada is a travellers | | | | climbing and white water rafting along with a |
| paradise. | | | | whole host of other activities too numerous |
| | | | to mention here. |
| From whale watching in Victoria, to skiing | | | | |
| the slopes of Whistler, to day hiking in | | | | In the south, where the climate is temperate, |
| Banff, to canoeing the Red River, to shopping | | | | youll find 90 percent of the population and |
| on Yonge St downtown Toronto, to antiquing in | | | | some of the most beautiful parklands and |
| Quebec City, to lobster fishing in Halifax, | | | | exciting cities in North America. |
| to dog sledding in Tuktoyaktuk Canada has a | | | | |
| great adventure around every corner. | | | | Each territory and province has its own |
| | | | individual character and any one of them |
| As an affluent, high tech industrial society, | | | | could fill an entire lifetime of holiday |
| Canada today closely resembles the US in its | | | | itineraries. Whether you are conferencing or |
| market oriented economic system, pattern of | | | | just touring, Canada is a vibrant and |
| production, and high living standards. Since | | | | inspiring destination. |
| World War II, the impressive growth of the | | | | |