| When planning a trip to Canada, you will find a wealth | | | | replace the fur trade. |
| of attractions, activities, and a natural allure that | | | | Geography |
| brings millions of travelers to the vast country that | | | | As you scan a map or spin a globe, you will find that |
| offers visits to destinations, such as Montreal, | | | | Canada takes up the majority of the northern part |
| Vancouver, Calgary, Niagara, British Columbia, and | | | | of North America. Canada stretches from the Atlantic |
| Quebec. | | | | Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, touching upon the |
| Brief History of Canada | | | | waters of the Arctic Ocean. The second-largest |
| According to aboriginal tradition, it is said that the | | | | country in terms of total land area also shares space |
| First Peoples (Native Americans) populated various | | | | with the United States with an array of borders |
| parts of Canada since the land was inhabitable. | | | | including Niagara Falls and the Ambassador Bridge, |
| European exploration of Canada is recorded to first | | | | crossing over the river in Detroit, Michigan. |
| take place around 1000 AD with an array of Viking | | | | In the eastern part of the country, the Gulf of St. |
| pursuits. Their adventures were followed by the | | | | Lawrence represents the largest estuary in the |
| Atlantic coast discovery of Englishman John Cabot in | | | | world, surrounded by Newfoundland. In the north, |
| 1497. The French then landed on Canadian soil in 1534 | | | | coniferous forests characterize the vegetation of the |
| with the efforts of Jacques Cartier. The first | | | | region. It is also here that some of the largest islands |
| permanent European settlements were established in | | | | in the world are situated. The country is also home |
| 1605, situated at Port Royal. Quebec City was | | | | to the Appalachian Mountains, New Brunswick, Nova |
| created in 1608. | | | | Scotia, and the Rocky Mountains. |
| Over the years, French colonists and fur traders took | | | | Holiday Hot Spots |
| to the land as the St. Lawrence Valley and the Great | | | | Millions of tourists flock to Canada to experience their |
| Lakes became separate settlements, where Catholic | | | | own slice of heaven. For some, a wilderness |
| missionaries also found a home. Soon, the French and | | | | adventure provides a satisfying getaway, while soft |
| Iroquois Wars erupted during the mid-17th century, | | | | sandy beaches allows others to work on the perfect |
| fueled by the fur trade. A slew of inter-colonial wars | | | | tan. Some destinations offer intriguing village |
| broke out between 1689 and 1763, followed by an | | | | exploration, while tradition, culture, and history |
| assortment of agreements, such as the Treaty of | | | | present an appealing atmosphere. Some of the top |
| Utrecht. The 19th century in Canada saw the War of | | | | holiday stops in Canada include the likes of |
| 1812 (between the United States and the British | | | | destinations, such as Vancouver, Montreal, Toronto, |
| Empire); Irish immigration, and the timber industry | | | | and Calgary. |