Vancouver is considered one of the most beautiful major cities in the world thanks to its natural setting. Located between the sea and the Rocky mountains you can go sailing, wale watching as well as skiing on the same day. Vancouver is featured in many movies and is the starting point for cruises to Alaska.
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.
Lake Louise is a beautiful lake in the middle of the Rocky Mountains.
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.
Whistler is a famous resort for alpine skiing and mountain biking.
Vancouver Island is the largest island on the west coast of the Americas with a comparable size as the country Belgium. Major city is Victoria, capital of British Columbia.
You can explore nature and yourself on the island, where space and no-one's land is widely available. There is a lot of wildlife on land and in the water (orcas).
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.
Calgary, Alberta, is located between the prairie and the mountains. As rumours go "it can snow any day of the year". In July the greatest show on earth, the Calgary Stampede (incl. Rodeo), takes place.