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