| Imagine walking on the streets of a cosmopolitan city | | | | considered "the world's tallest building". Shopping |
| and listening to a variety of people speaking English, | | | | opportunities abound in this city - Just head to Queen |
| French, Chinese, all blending together into one unified | | | | Street where all the major fashion shops are located. |
| sound. Imagine a land so vast that goes from the | | | | Toronto has a lot to offer from museums to the |
| Pacific to the Atlantic, from the mild coastal lands of | | | | Hockey Hall of Fame to art galleries; you will surely |
| British Columbia to the beautiful icy glaciers of | | | | find something that fulfills your expectations. |
| Newfoundland. Imagine a land with a vast diversity of | | | | For a country that is known for its modern cities, |
| regions, climates, and people. This land is Canada - | | | | Canada is also well-known for its old charm. In |
| one of the largest countries in the world and the | | | | Ottawa, the capital, you will find rolling hills, serene |
| largest in North America. It boasts a healthy | | | | lakes, and beautiful buildings - The Gatineaus, taverns, |
| economy, extremely low unemployment rates, and a | | | | patios, museums, and Parliamentary Hill where men in |
| unique landscape. Nicknamed as a "mosaic of | | | | red coats and tall bearskin caps march at the rhythm |
| cultures," Canada has lots to offer no matter where | | | | of the drums. In the province of Québec, |
| you come from, where you want to go, or what | | | | Montreal and its "French joie de vivre" provides you |
| you want to do. | | | | with a little piece of France in North America. |
| Where to Go | | | | Montreal's cuisine, cafes, and european flair makes it |
| In the region of British Columbia, southwestern | | | | a top Canadian destination for all visitors no matter |
| Canada, you will find Vancouver. A cosmopolitan city | | | | what language you speak. |
| where the ocean meets the mountains. Vancouver is | | | | Where to Eat |
| known for its mild climate and excellent activities. You | | | | In the big cities, you will find all kinds of ethnic and |
| can flock to English Bay Beach during the summer | | | | popular restaurants. Canadian fast-food restaurants |
| months or ski in the mountains during the winter. | | | | such as Tim Hortons and Harvey's are located across |
| Grousse Mountain offers all kinds of activities | | | | the country. Some family oriented, sit-down |
| year-round from skiing and snow boarding to | | | | restaurants include the Swiss Chalet, Kelsey's, and |
| romantic and cozy restaurants. | | | | Montana's. In Québec, some popular |
| Newfoundland and Labrador - known as "the edge of | | | | alternatives are La Belle Province and St-Hubert. The |
| the earth" - offer you a view like no other place. | | | | coastal towns are well-known for their seafood; |
| Gigantic ten thousand-year old icebergs, whales and | | | | Vancouver prides itself for offering some of the best |
| seabirds are visible from the coast. Festivals and | | | | sushi in North America. Toronto and Vancouver are |
| museums celebrate the uniqueness of this land and | | | | particularly known for offering the best authentic |
| its people. Where else will you be able to see the | | | | Chinese food this side of the Pacific. |
| first sunrise in North America or visit early Vikings | | | | Visas & Documents |
| settlements? | | | | Citizens and Permanent Residents of the United |
| The Niagara Falls - millions of gallons of water plunging | | | | States and most European countries do not need a |
| 171 feet - is probably one of the main reasons to | | | | visa to enter Canada, however, a passport is now |
| travel to Canada. This is definitely one of the places | | | | required when flying from the USA. Citizens from |
| you should visit during your lifetime. This place offers | | | | other countries will need a Temporary Resident Visa |
| you an extraordinary view coupled with the | | | | to enter the country. You can visit this site or the |
| opportunity to submerge yourself in the water and | | | | nearest Canadian consulate for more information. |
| experience a natural wonder. The Niagara region | | | | Exchange Rates |
| offers all kinds of attractions including museums, river | | | | The Canadian dollar is the official currency of Canada. |
| cruises, boat tours, water parks, entertainment, and | | | | As of February 2007, 1 Canadian Dollar (CAD) is |
| great food. | | | | worth: |
| Toronto, a city regarded as the "most multicultural | | | | - US$ 0.85 |
| city in the world", provides you with the cosmopolitan | | | | - € 0.64 |
| experience you expect from all the big citites in the | | | | - £ 0.43 1.08 |
| world. Some of its attractions include the CN Tower - | | | | - 1. |
| Canada's National Tower, which at 1,815 feet, is | | | | |