Niagara Falls are one of the top 3 waterfalls worldwide in regards of size and name. The falls are located at the border between the USA and Canada. The Canadian Horse Shoe Falls are the most famous and visited by many tourists and honeymooners. Niagara Falls is not a National Park, but a protected area.
Toronto, at Lake Ontario, is Canada´s largest city and economic power house. Toronto is home of the CN-tower, the Skydome and the Hockey hall of fame. Yonge Street, a street that was 1900 km long till 1999, starts here.
Montreal is Canada's second largest city. French is the city's official language, but most people are bi-lingual.
Montreal is the Centre of Comedy with "Just for Laughs" and its annual "Comic Arts Festival". Cirque du Soleil is another famous entertainment company located here.
Quebéc City is one of the very few cities in North-America with an old city center. The old city is surrounded by a big, thick wall and reminds you of the days that French and British fought for North-America. Quebec also has the French flair with nice little bars and restaurants.
Ottawa is Canada's capital near the Ottawa river, exactly on the border between the French and English speaking parts of Canada.
Algonquin Provincial Park is a large nature area in Ontario. Only one major road passes through here. To travel between the many lakes you either hike, or canoe, or both. Day trips and overnight stay are possible.
Algonquin is a great place to go camping and relax. The Great Outdoors do apply here. You may encounter all kinds of animals like moose, black bear and the mystical waterbird called loon.
Banff is a very touristy little town in southern Alberta. Oner of the most famous attractions is the Banff Springs Hotel.
Banff National Park is one of the best places to enjoy the Rocky Mountains with beautiful snowy mountains, blue glacier lakes, canoeing opportunities and hiking trails. Highlights include Lake Louise and Moraine Lake.
Jasper and Jasper National Park are a true highlight in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. It is easy to spend several days or longer to discover the mountains, glaciers, waterfalls. You can be active and do some trekking or canoeing - or take boat rides.
Jasper is a must-do between Vancouver and Banff.