the 10 most popular tourist attractions in canada

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The 10 Most Popular Tourist Attractions inCanada

Are you planning to visit the great country of Canada but have no idea where to get started? Set youritinerary by including some of the most popular tourist attractions in the country, as measured by thenumber of visitors they receive each year.

Each has something unique to offer tourists, whether youre in the area for a few days or longer.
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10. Mont Royal Park Montreal

Mont Royal Park is located at the highest point in the city of Montreal. Within the park youll find a skitrail, an oratory, and a Roman Catholic Basilica amongst many other attractions. The park, named forthe city itself, captures the attention of more than 3 million visitors each year.
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9. Canadas Wonderland Maple, Ontario

Canadas Wonderland is home to the largest wooden roller coaster in existence in Canada. Its also thelocation of the only flying coaster in the country the Time Warp. More than 3.35 million people visitthis incredibly fun theme park each year and, according to news sources, the park is still expanding.

8. Banff National Park Alberta
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Banff National Park was the first national park established in Canada. The park consists of 2,500 acresof land in the Canadian Rockies and regularly attracts nature lovers to its glaciers and meadows. Thereare two towns within the park: Banff and Lake Louise. Both are filled with galleries, museums, andcultural attractions designed to occupy visitors in between treks into the wilderness. Approximately 3.3million people visit the park, to explore and to ski, each year.

7. The Forks Winnipeg

The Forks is another incredible park found at the point where the Red and Assiniboine rivers cometogether. The park has a lot of history, having once served as an Aboriginal settlement and then later asa major fur trading stop. Today the park draws more than 4 million annual visitors to its skateboardingpark, plazas, and concerts.

6. Exhibition Place Toronto

Exhibition Place is a large urban park spanning over 192 acres of land. The park sits on the shores ofLake Ontario and regularly hosts special shows, including the Canadian National Exhibition. TheCanadian Bureau for the Advancement of Music calls Exhibition Place its home year round and is proudto cater to the 5.2 million visitors who flock to the park every year.
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5. Vieux Port Montreal

Vieux Port, also known as Old Port, draws nearly 6 million visitors each year. The riverfront iscompletely separate from the nearby Port of Montreal but has its own distinct and attractive allure.During the summer months there are circus shows and dances while during the winter months patronsstop by to see the Montreal High Lights Festival and fireworks shows.
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4. Stanley Park Vancouver, B.C.

The 1,000 acre Stanley Park lies within the city limits of Vancouver. Visitors come to walk amongst thecedars, hemlocks, and gardens or to watch their children in the playgrounds. There are even a fewsmall restaurants scattered within the park grounds. More than 8 million people stroll the park groundson an annual basis.

3. Grandville Island Vancouver, B.C.
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Granville Island was once a major epicenter for those working in the slaughterhouse or saw millingindustries. Over time the island transformed and for the past 30+ years has drawn visitors to its steadilygrowing collection of artist studios, galleries, theaters, restaurants, and artisan shops. The islandreceives more than 10.5 million visitors each year and it is believe that only 29 percent of those visitorsare British Columbia natives.

2. Harbourfront Centre Toronto

The waterfront in Toronto consists of 10 acres of sheer beauty. Here youll find an amazing ice skatingrink, a large boardwalk, and a number of great ships on display. One such ship, the 1812 War Privateerof the North Atlantic, allows visitors to come on board and look around. Approximately 12 millionpeople visit the waterfront of Toronto annually.
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1. Niagara Falls Ontario

The folks in the City of Niagara Falls in Ontario estimate that Niagara Falls receives more than 12million visitors every single year. We really werent surprised to find that its such a popular attractionits one of the most famous in the United States as well. What we dont do is attempt to determinewhich side Canada or the US gets more visitors.Hopefully youll get to visit at least a few of these great attractions during your Canadian vacation. Ifnot, youll just have to make a second trip!
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The Top 10CanadianAttractions

Destination Canada has taken a look atCanadas many unique attractions and

picked these 10 to recommend tovisitors to Canada or to Canadianswho wish to experience more of theirown vast and beautiful country. Ourpicks have been made subjectivelybased on personal experience andextensive research.

1. The Canadian Rockies


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What & Where: Straddling the British Columbia/Albertaborder, this mountain chain runs from the U.S. border to thenorthern end of British Columbia.

Why: Within the Canadian Rockies is some of the most

beautiful, serene and, at the same time, breathtakingscenery on the earths surface. These mountain jewels aredistinct from the American Rockies as they have been veryheavily glaciated, resulting in sharply pointed mountainsseparated by wide, U-shaped valleys gouged by glaciers,whereas the American Rockies are more rounded. Thatswhy, even though the Rocky Mountain Range runs fromNorthern British Columbia to New Mexico, Canada can claimtheir very own Rockies as a distinct attraction.

How: By car through the national parks of Banff and Jasper from the town of Banff tothe town of Jasper, or v.v. Starting point: Calgary or Edmonton.

Recommended: Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Mount Robson, Mt. Edith Cavell., MaligneLake, Banff Springs Hotel.

RESOURCE LINKS:Canadian Rockies

2. Niagara Falls

What & Where: Niagara Falls is actually three separate, massive waterfalls located on

the Niagara River at the southern tip of Ontario, on the border between Canada and theUnited States: The Horseshoe Falls, the American Falls, and the smaller, adjacent BridalVeil Falls. The crescent-shaped Horseshoe Falls is also known as the Canadian Falls as it ismostly in Canada.

Why: The Falls are one of the truly natural wonders of the world. The sight andthunderous sound of the cascading waters are mesmerizing and the mystic power of thefalls will always stay with you.

How: There are 4 international airports within an hour's drive of Niagara: To the north,Toronto is a little over an hour's drive away and Hamilton is a hour drive. To the south(U.S.) Buffalo is a hour drive and Niagara Falls, N.Y. is just a 15 min. drive away.

Coming from the U.S. remember to allow time for border crossing. Niagara is also servicedby train (VIA Rail) and bus (Greyhound and Trentway).

Recommended:Take one of the Maid of the Mist boats to experience the Falls up close.Climb the stairs to the lookout atop the Brock Monument at Queenston Heights (whereLaura Secord made her historic trek). You can see the entire Niagara Peninsula with itsorchards and wineries, out to Lake Ontario and even across the lake to the Torontoskyline.
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RESOURCE LINKS -Vancouver Island hiking trails:::Pacific Rim/Long Beach

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4. Cabot Trail (Nova Scotia)What & Where:This 300 km trail through the highlands of Nova Scotias Cape Breton, onCanadas east coast, is actually a drive; a beautiful, scenic loop carved into the side of

mountains that rise high above the waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. It winds aroundCape Bretons northern shore, ascending to the plateaus of Cape Breton HighlandsNational Park.

Why: Cape Breton has been rated one of the best Island destinations in the world and thisis in no small part to the Cabot Trail that offers breathtaking vistas ofCape Bretonsrugged coastline, where pods of whales and bald eagles are a common sight. CapeBretoners are unusually hospitable and welcome you with their 100,000 welcomes, or

Ciad Mile Failte as they say in Gaelic. Cape Bretons most famous resident, AlexanderGraham Bell, once said I have travelled around the globe. I have seen the Canadian andAmerican Rockies, the Andes, the Alps and the Highlands of Scotland, but for simplebeauty, Cape Breton outrivals them all..

How: The best ways to experience the Cabot Trail are by car, bicycle or sea kayak. From

abroad: By air through Halifax Intl. Airport; alternatively by ferry into Yarmouth fromPortland or Bar Harbor in Maine (USA). There are also ferry services to Nova Scotia fromthe Canadian provinces of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island(P.E.I.).

Recommended:Whale watching.Chticamp is a busy fishing village with a thriving Acadian culture and the centre ofAcadian French heritage in the area. An Acadian Museum highlights the early Acadianhistory of the area.At St. Anns, North Americas only Gaelic college features displays on the regions earlyScottish settlers in the Great Hall of the Clans.

Cape Breton has 4 world-class golf courses set amidst this beautiful land- and seascape:Highland Links (ranked 64th in the world by Golf Magazine), Bell Bay, Le Portage andDundee. The four collectively are ranked #29 among Golf Digests Best DestinationsWorldwide.Camping and/or hiking in Cape Breton Highlands National Parks 950 km2.

RESOURCE LINKS -Cabot Trail::Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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5. Baffin Island (Oikiqtaaluk)What & Where:Canadas largest island, and the fifth largest island in the world, lyingbetween Greenland and the Canadian mainland, in the territory of Nunavut. Known to thelocal Inuit as Oikiqtaaluk, it was later known to the Norse as Helluland.

Why: In our ever-shrinking world, Baffin Island still offers pristine, raw nature at its mostbeautiful: Vast vistas of untouched scenery, interrupted only occasionally by small Inuitvillages a people that still live with respect for, and in pact with, their environment.There is an abundance of wildlife including walrus, several whale species, caribou, polarbear, arctic fox, arctic hare, lemming, arctic wolf, seals, migrating fowl, shore birds, seabirds etc. Since most of Baffin Island lies above the Arctic Circle all the communities fromPangnirtung and north are privilege, and subject to, polar nights and the midnight sun.How: Calm Air, Canadian North, and First Air offer scheduled air service to communities inNunavut from gateway cities. Inuit Air, Unaalik Aviation, Air Nunavut and Ken Borek Airoffer chartered and scheduled service throughout Nunavut.

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There are many operators arranging dogsled and/or snowmobile exhibitions. You can tourdeep fiords or the tundra feeding grounds of Peary caribou. On some tours, you set up awinter camp, then watch the amazing Aurora Borealis (northern lights). Every communityin Nunavut has air service and most tours include a flight back to your point of origin.For BASE jumpers Baffin Island is becoming increasingly popular due to a wide choice of900 to 1,200 m (3,000 to 4,000 ft) tall cliffs scattered around the island.Sea kayakingExploring journeys in Sirmilik National Park.

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6. Vancouver/Victoria

What & Where: Vancouver is a metropolitan city in the southwest corner of BritishColumbia, on Canadas west coast. Victoria is a smaller city at the south end of VancouverIsland a 1 hr. ferry ride, or a 30-min. flight away.

Why: These 2 cities are among the prettiest and cleanest cities in the world. Vancouver isset beautifully where the mountains meet the sea and for large parts of the year you canboth golf, sail, swim and go skiing all in the same day! Victoria is set beautifully in aprotected harbour at the south end of Vancouver Island. British Columbias capital, it is

just a very pleasant small city with an old-world British charm.

How: Both cities have international airports. Alternatively both cities are accessible fromSeattle: Vancouver by car/bus/train, Victoria by ferry.

Recommended:Take the ferry from Tsawassen (Vancouver) and Schwartz Bay (Victoria) anunforgettable ride through the beautiful Gulf Islands (ps. Remember to take the trip in
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daylight!).Visit the B.C. Ferries WebsiteFrom Victoria treat yourself and take ascheduled sea plane (West Coast Air) back to Vancouver: Downtown to downtown.Have high tea at the Empress Hotel in Victoria. Then visit theRoyal British ColumbiaMuseumButchart Gardens, Victoria - World-famous for their beauty.Visit the Buchart Gardenswebsite. Whale watching, Victoria & Vancouver. Visit the Prince of Whales website.Take a gondola ride at the Grouse Mtn. Skyride, Vancouver.Visit their website.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCE LINKS -Tourism Vancouver::Tourism Victoria

7. The PrairiesWhat & Where: The prairie is a vast steppe-land area between the Rocky Mountains inthe West and the Great Lake region in central Canada. The northern stretches of thisregion are home to Canada's boreal forest - one of the earth's last remaining relativelyundisturbed forests large enought to maintain it's biodiversity.

Why:Its a state of mind and sense of being thats hard to describe. On the prairies thesky surrounds 180 degrees of your sight line in all directions. The sight of the highwaydisappearing into the horizon against the huge, pastel-blue of the sky above the goldenwheat; and with only the sound of the wind is a beautiful sight and a powerful feeling. Itgives a whole new perspective on the earth and peace in the soul.

How: Although the prairie stretches from northern British Columbia to western Ontario;both Saskatchewan and Manitoba are recognized as Canadas all-prairie provinces.

Recommended:In Saskatchewan, a driving route known as Horseshoes and Dinosaurs takes you

through the Cypress Hills and to many historic sites.In Manitoba, combine a visit to Winnipeg Beach Provincial Recreational Park with a visit tothe Icelandic community of Gimli, both on the southwest shore of Lake Winnipeg, just 65-75 km from the provincial capital of Winnipeg.

RESOURCE LINKS -Saskatchewan: Horseshoes and Dinosaurs::Manitoba

8. The Rocky Mountaineer
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What & Where: A train vacation experience, the Rocky Mountaineer travels from thecoast of British Columbia to the Rocky Mountains in Alberta, and vice versa.

Why: This is truly a trip of a lifetime. Guided train travel, at a relaxed tempo, throughsome of the world's most beautiful and varied scenery. Quite possibly the best way to see

Canadian wildlife - such as bears, mountain goats, wolves, elk, big-horned sheep, moose,coyotes etc. etc. Not without reason the Rocky Mountaineer has won the prestigious WorldTravel Award as "World's Leading Travel Experience by Train" in both 2005 and 2006.

How: Take the 2-day, all-daylight trip from either Whistler to Jasper or from Vancouver toeither Banff or Calgary (or vice versa). We experienced excellent service, catering andguiding. The top of the dome car (Gold Leaf Service) is more expensive but definitelyworth the extra cost.

Recommended: The whole trip - start to finish. . . .

RESOURCE LINKS:The Rocky Mountaineer

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9. Old Qubec CityWhat & Where: Quebec means, 'where the river narrows', in the native Canadianlanguage of Alqounquin. Qubec City is the capital of Qubec, located on the St. LawrenceRiver in Central Canada.

Why: Qubec's Old Town (Vieux-Qubec) has an old-world charm unique in North

America and is the only North American fortified city north of Mexico whose walls stillexist. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985, as the "Historic District ofOld Qubec". 2008 is an extra good year to visit as "la vielle capitale" celebrates its 400thanniversary.

How: Fly into Qubec City's Jean Lesage (Int'l) Airport, come by train (VIA Rail) or by car- it's 250 km from Montreal, 775 km from Toronto and 645 km from Boston.

Recommended: 2008 is the 400th anniversary of the founding of Quebec by Samuel deChamplain in 1608. The celebrations last from Jan. 1st until Oct. 19th but the BIG partyis July 3-6th.Qubec City's 400th anniversary celebrationsThe Qubec Winter Carnival.

The Montmorency Falls in Parc de la Chute-Montmorency, 12 km east of downtownQubec. A stroll through the city's oldest neighbourhoods, like Petit Champlain, Place-Royale andthe Old Port. A stay at one of the world's only ice-hotels, that's right, a hotel built entirely of ice. TheIce-HotelOpen January through March..

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10. Bay of Fundy

What & Where: The Bay of Fundy is an ocean bay stretching between the provinces ofNew Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

Why: The Bay has the highest tides in the world and it's estimated that 100 billion tons ofseawater flow in and out each tide cycle. That's a foot every 10 minutes. You can literallystand there and watch the tide rise or fall. The waters of the bay are populated withapproximately 8 species of whales, an abundance of dolphins, porpoises, fish, seals,seabirds and more. All this is framed by breathtaking rock cliffs, eroded sandstonestatues, dramatic mud flats and bountiful marsh plateaus.

How: By car, bike, kayak or hiking. Starting points: Saint John, New Brunswick or Halifax,

Nova Scotia.

Recommended: Grand Manan & White Head Islands:: Two scenic routes in NovaScotia - the Glooscap Trail and the Evangeline Trail. Two scenic routes in New Brunswick -the Reversing Falls and the Flower Pot Rocks.

RESOURCE LINKS:Bay of Fundy::Experience Bay of Fundy
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HONOURABLE MENTION

There are just so many spectacular and wonderful things to see in Canada. Any one

of the following attractions could just as well have been chosen among the Top 10:

The Northern Lights: Also known by its latin name "Aurora Borealis", the Northern Lightsare a spectacular, "free" light show put on in the northern night-time skies by Mother Natureherself. They have been seen as far south as the Canada/U.S. border but the farther northyou go the more frequent and spectacular they become.Aurora Vacations - Yellowknife,NWT.::Churchill Northern Studies Center

The Viking Trail:This themed highway stretches from Newfoundland's west coast to southernLabrador and is a route to the UNESCO World Heritage sites at Gros Morne National Park ofCanada and L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site of Canada. Winding through northerncoastline environments it is dotted with scenic fishing communities giving views of 10,000

year-old icebergs on the horizons and whales migrating in their wake. This "trail", has alwayshad a maritime culture, beginning with the aboriginal groups who first populated these shorescenturies ago. This is the land the Vikings discovered a thousand years ago, the land utilizedby 16th century Basque whalers and Sir Wilfred Grenfell, a medical missionary of the early20th century. There are ongoing archaeological digs, modern exhibits and interpretationcentres operated by Parks Canada and others.Viking Trail Tourism Association::L'anseaux Meadows National Park

Saguenay Fjord, Quebec: The Saguenay Fjord is about 200 km directly north of QubecCity, at the confluence of the Saguenay and St. Lawrence Rivers.The region has a unique

natural environment caused by the waters of the world's largest estuary mingling with thoseof the longest fjord in Eastern Canada. The best way to experience the parks is on foot, bysnowshoes (winter) or by kayak. Parc national du Saguenay ::Saguenay-St.LawrenceMarine Park

Nahanni National Park, Northwest Territories: It's remote and not very accessible andthat's what makes it so special. It's remoteness is a guarantee for it staying pristine and thatit will also be uncrowded when you get there. Nahanni National Park Reserve of Canadaprotects a portion of the Mackenzie Mountains Natural Region. The park was inscribed onUNESCO's World Heritage List in 1978. Nahanni National Park Reserve of Canada

Dinosaur Provincial Park, Alberta: In addition to its particularly beautiful scenery amidthe unique landscape of the badlands, Dinosaur Provincial Park contains some of the mostimportant fossil discoveries ever made from the 'Age of Reptiles', in particular about 35species of dinosaur, dating back some 75 million years. More than 300 first-quality dinosaurskeletons have been pulled from a 27-kilometre stretch along the Red Deer River sincedigging began there in the 1880s. Since 1985 the largest collection of treasures from the park
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has been housed in the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology, in Drumheller, a two-hourdrive northwest of the park.Dinosaur Provincial Park::Royal Tyrrell Museum ::Canadian Badlands

National Parks of Canada: National parks are established to protect and presentoutstanding representative examples of natural landscapes and natural phenomena that occurin Canada's 39 natural regions. National parks are located on the Atlantic, Pacific and Arcticcoasts, across the interior mountains and plains and Great Lakes, reaching as far north andsouth as Canada goes. They range in size from just under 9 km2 (St Lawrence IslandsNational Park of Canada) to almost 45,000 km2 (Wood Buffalo National Park of Canada) andthey include world-renowned names such as Banff and Jasper, as well as more recentlyestablished Ivvavik and Vuntut. National Parks of Canada

Vancouver Island: Vancouver Island has everything from old-world charm and hospitality torugged natural beauty at its rawest. Voted Best Island Destination in N. America several yearsrunning by the renowned travel magazine Cond Nast. A great vacation spot whether touristor adventurer.Vancouver Island

Visit an NHL Hockey Game: Canada is hockey and hockey is Canada. Where else to enjoythe world's fastest game? There are NHL teams in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton,Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal. If you're a hockey buff and you're in Toronto, a pilgrimageto the Hockey Hall of Fame is mandatory.NHL::Hockey Hall of Fame

Tatshenshini River, Yukon: The great Canadian poet Robert Service said about the Yukon -"Its the great, big, broad land' way up yonderIt's the forests where silence has leaseIt's the beauty that thrills me with wonderIt's the stillness that fills me with peace"A rafting ride through the wilds of the Yukon is really an unforgettable journey.Tatshenshini rafting expeditions

CN Tower, Toronto: It's still the world's tallest building at 553 m in height and it offers aspectacular view of southern Ontario that just can't be beat! ::CN Tower

Green Gables, Charlettetown/PEI: Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic novel "Anne of GreenGables" and the tv-series of the same name have made this one of Canada's most populartourist destinations. 2008 will be a special year here as they celebrate the 100th anniversary
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of the novels publication. Anne of Green Gables 100 years::Prince Edward Island(PEI)

Butchart Gardens, Victoria/B.C.: In 1904, Jennie Butchart began to beautify a worked-outquarry site left behind from her husband's pioneering efforts. It has been expanded andbeautified continually for the last 100 years. From the exquisite Sunken Garden to thecharming Rose Garden, this not only hugely popular among tourists it is also a beloved placeto for locals to spend an evening or go for a Sunday stroll. ::Butchart Gardens.

Churchill, Manitoba: In addition to being a great spot to view the Northern Lights, Churchillalso is a great place to experience polar bears in their natural habitat (autumn only) and Inuitculture.Churchill

Calgary Stampede: Not only the world's largest rodeo, this annual event is also a huge, 2-week "feel-good" party. Fun and hospitality are what it's all about. Please: If you've neverbeen in this part of the world before, make sure you add an outing to Banff to your schedule.::Calgary Stampede

Haida Gwaii, B.C.:Previously known as the Queen Charlotte Islands, this archipelago

is a unique ecological refuge lying off the northwest coast of B.C. is rich with Haida culture

and old-growth rainforest. Probably because parts of the islands were not completely glaciated

during the last ice age, distinct flora and fauna have evolved here for thousands of years,

giving the islands the nickname, "the Galapagos of the north." It is also a world-class fishing

destination that hosts all five species of Pacific salmon. SGang Gwaay (Anthony Island), is the

location of standing Haida mortuary (totem) poles, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

::More about Haida Gwaii
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