Tourism in Canada. Regions’ overview

When visiting Canada one useful advise would be toAlonguin Provincial Park is popular with kayakers and
choose one or two definite regions and scrutinizethose fond of lake beaches.
them carefully.The so-called Canadian Prairie Provinces are Manitoba,
Tourism in Canada is an extensive subject since theSaskatchewan and Alberta. They are also often called
country is big and rich in attractions. That is why one«the worlds bread basket» because they
trip to Canada would not be enough to observe theprovide millions of people with wheat and other
whole country. One useful advise would be to choosecereal crops. Boundless fields are the view you will
one or two definite regions and scrutinize themnever forget. However, its not the only attraction of
carefully. Each region is unlike the other  still, theythe Prairie Provinces. There are also huge lakes like
are united by the good quality of services andLake Winnipeg and cities such as Calgary (known for
beautiful nature.Calgary Stampede), Edmonton with its huge shopping
The Atlantic provinces of East Canada are Newcentre, Winnipeg  motherland of the Royal
Brunswick, Prince Edward Island  P.E.I, Nova Scotia,Winnipeg Ballet. Those fond of exotics can take a
Newfoundland and Labrador peninsula. Thesetrain to Churchill (Hudson Bay) to see polar bears and
provinces, their history and culture were immenselybelugas.
influenced by the proximity of water, and sometimesCanadian Rockies are in the south-western part of
it seems that the ocean and the land blend together.Albert and the south-east of British Columbia. People
The region has lots of attractions, such as Celticfrom all over the world come here for skiing, green
music and maritime arts, colourful nature and deliciousforests, snowy mountaintops and the feeling of unity
sea food. While on your visit to this part of Canadawith nature. It doesnt matter what kind of skier
we advise you to look into Halifax sea port and itsyou are  you will definitely find a track for yourself.
excellent harbour, get acquainted with Gros MorneLarge part of the Rockies is covered with national
National Park wildlife (on Newfoundland and Labradorparks, the most popular of which are Banff National
territory). You can also make visit to the HartlandPark and Jasper National Park. In each park there is a
Covered Bridge  the longest covered bridge in thesettlement where tourists can find proper
world. And, of course, a visit to Quebec and Ontarioaccommodation  from luxurious to cheap campings.
is a must.There are also museums, theatres, shops, art
Even though each part of Canada is worth visiting,galleries and secluded spots.
Quebec is probably the most unique of them. TheYour trip to Canada will be incomplete if you dont
reason for this is its French heritage. Despite the factvisit British Columbia. The province offers all kinds of
that there are French emigrants living around thelandscapes and entertainment. Its special attraction is
country, Quebec bears the most visible FrenchVancouver, located on the coast and surrounded
traces: this can be seen through its architecture andwith mountain peaks. There are many things worth
the whole atmosphere. Many attractions haveseeing while your stay in Canada: museums, galleries,
something to do with St Lawrence River, whichbreathtaking parks and shops. The other city that
crosses the province. Those are national parks anddeserves ones attention is Victoria, often called
reserves as well as stunning fjords of the Saguenaylittle England in Canada.
River. Two main Quebec cities are Montreal andIf you want to get acquainted with the Northern
Quebec City with lots of historic monuments, unusualCanada, plan a separate trip, not connected with the
festivals and the feeling of refinement.trip to other Canadian spots. This part of Canada
Ontario is the Canadian cultural and economical centre.lives its own life and has its own world that consists
While planning a trip to Ontario, dont miss a hugeof three territories: Yukon, Northwest territories and
city  Toronto, which is considered to be one of theNunavut. What makes it so inviting is its inaccessibility
most beautiful cities in the world. Also make a visit towhich will add an adventurous taste to your trip. This
Ottawa  the capital of Canada, and the renownedis the place to enjoy magnificent wildlife,
Niagara Falls, which make this province a highly visitedcommunicate with local inhabitants and participate in
place. There are also some natural spots worthlocal holidays. Local administrative centers 
seeing: the province is rich in landscapes andYellowknife and Igaluit are small towns which are
sceneries, from southern vineyards to northernnevertheless very interesting to see. While your visit
wildlife.to Northern Canada you have a chance to see two
Your trip to Canada will be an unforgettableunique nature phenomena: northern lights (best seen
experience if you visit the north-western part ofAugust  January) and Solstice (in mid summer),
Ontario, its picturesque lakes and lush woods.widely celebrated by local people.