| Have you ever wondered about that mystery | | | | the summer, take advantage of the pleasant |
| land up North? You know, the one where people | | | | weather and make walking your primary means |
| talk a little differently, are supposedly | | | | of getting around. Old Montreal is made up of |
| nicer, and are inexplicably cheerful in the | | | | cobblestone streets and buildings erected |
| face of months and months of unbelievably | | | | hundreds of years ago. Wandering this area |
| cold weather? If Canada has ever caught your | | | | will be like traveling back in time, and |
| eye or captured your imagination, perhaps its | | | | you'll truly feel like you've crossed the |
| time to pay this northern neighbor a visit. | | | | ocean to a lost European town. |
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| It is the second largest country in the | | | | To truly immerse yourself in the culture of |
| world, so not even the most hard-core | | | | either of these cities, or one of Canada's |
| travelers have seen very much of this | | | | other metropolitan hotspots, then consider |
| maple-leafed land. You probably find the idea | | | | renting a loft located in the heart of all |
| of a visit overwhelming, considering that you | | | | the action. Blend into the diverse crowds and |
| don't know where to start or which way to go | | | | live like a Canadian for a few days, enjoying |
| from there. It's best to take a moment to | | | | the view from your trendy apartment and |
| examine your vacation goals, and everything | | | | stocking your kitchen with local fare. |
| will surely begin to fall into place from | | | | There's no better way to forget your current |
| there. | | | | stresses than by living incognito for an |
| | | | extended break, so assume a new identity and |
| In spite of the fact that this country is | | | | head for the big city. |
| pretty rough and rugged across most of its | | | | |
| acres, city lovers will find plenty of | | | | Another aspect of Canada that begs to be |
| intriguing options here. Ignore the uppermost | | | | enjoyed is its untamed wilderness and |
| reaches of the nation and think cosmopolitan; | | | | incomparable scenery. Regions like Mont |
| Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver all have | | | | Tremblant in Quebec and the coastal islands |
| well over a million people and will give you | | | | of British Colombia are simply incomparable. |
| a taste of urban life that's part European, | | | | Ski vacations in the winter or languid summer |
| part American, mostly Je ne sais quoi. | | | | sessions by the sea will surely meet anyone's |
| | | | expectations for what a vacation should be, |
| Toronto is the busiest bee of Canada, filled | | | | so if you've always thought of Canada's |
| with businesses, residential areas, sports | | | | terrain as mostly hostile or boring, think |
| arenas, and anything else that "regular" | | | | again. |
| cities have. What's different about Toronto | | | | |
| is that it is a melting pot of nationalities | | | | You might see a moose or two, thus |
| and historic settlements that have come | | | | reinforcing a persistent stereotype, but |
| together brilliantly. A large number of | | | | nothing else will allow this to happen. Lush |
| people who live here weren't born here, | | | | gardens, whale sightings, farmer's markets, |
| making for a fascinating and exciting | | | | and fine restaurants will all beg to fill |
| cultural atmosphere. | | | | your days, so plan to stay a while to |
| | | | properly appreciate everything. |
| Visitors to Toronto will thus feel at home, | | | | |
| as you're sure to run into a familiar | | | | Do this by settling into a quaint cottage in |
| influence somewhere in the city no matter | | | | view of the water, with the sandy beach as |
| where you've come from. Check out the | | | | your backyard and rooms filled with every |
| skyline, relax on the beach, walk or bike | | | | comfort you can imagine. Or perhaps, if you |
| through downtown, or take in a hockey game or | | | | are brave enough for a winter visit, claim a |
| a play. This worldly city offers countless | | | | slope side cabin that will make skiing seem |
| world-class entertainments, so be sure to | | | | the most natural thing in the world. Choices |
| keep your eyes open and your itinerary | | | | abound, so do a little research and start |
| flexible. You never know what you'll end up | | | | planning the kind of vacation that other |
| doing, but it's sure to be an adventure. | | | | people dream about but never take. |
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| If you'd like to get a feel for an older side | | | | There are plenty of Canada vacation rentals |
| of Canada, make a stop in Montreal. Quebec's | | | | to ponder, so go online and take a look. |
| largest city and considered to be one of the | | | | You'll be breaking the mold by heading to |
| most cultured and attractive in the world, | | | | this welcoming and possibility-filled land, |
| this heaven for francophones will wow you | | | | so be sure to do it in style. |
| with its constant delights. If you come in | | | | |