Canada has the second largest area in the world. There are many rivers, lakes, and forests occupy almost half of the country's territory. Also, this country has a rich history. Therefore, it is not surprising that there are many different attractions in Canada.
They can be conditionally divided into two types: natural and historical. Numerous national parks are primarily natural. The flora and fauna in them has been preserved practically in its original form. It also includes rivers, lakes and waterfalls. Historic Monuments are museums and places where memorable events took place. As well as temples, churches and various architectural structures.
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Niagara Falls
Located on the border of two countries: Canada and the United States. The part that is located on the Canadian territory is shaped like a horseshoe. This waterfall is often called that. It is considered the most powerful in North America. Horseshoe annually takes from 8 cm to 2 m of Canadian territory. To stop this process, a whole system of canals and drainage systems has been created.
Parliament Hill (Ottawa)
Located on the south bank of the river in Ottawa and is the heart of the city. It is a symbol of national revival. It is an architectural complex in which the highest authorities of the country sit. The central part was originally built in the 19th century, but later there was a fire and it was destroyed. In 1922 the complex was restored. The highest part of it is called the Tower of Peace. It is dedicated to the Canadians who died during the First World War.
Stanley Park (Vancouver)
Located on a peninsula. Washed by the waters of the English Bay, Vancouver Harbor. The park is adjacent to downtown Vancouver. It was opened in 1888, named after the 6th Governor General of Canada. The area of the park is over 400 hectares. Most of it is occupied by forests that are more than a hundred years old. There is also a miniature railway, a summer theater, tennis courts and a golf course, monuments and sculptures, and the Vancouver Aquarium.
Granville Island (Vancouver)
This is a Vancouver mall. It is here that a huge market is located where you can buy clothes, food, wood products, fish and much more. In fact, this is not an island, but a peninsula. It is located under the Granville Street Bridge, next to Falls Creek. There is also a water park, which is the most popular and largest in British Columbia.
Mont Royal (Montreal)
A mountain located in Montreal. It has 3 peaks, the highest point is 233 meters. The mountain is located between the Appalachians and the Laurentian Uplands. In 1876 a park was formed here. Another attraction is the Cross at Mont Royale. The first version of the Cross was installed back in 1643 as a token of gratitude to the Virgin Mary. There is also the Oratory of St. Joseph, which is a place of Catholic pilgrimage.
Castle-hotel "Chateau-Frontenac" (Quebec)
The castle is one of the symbols of the province of Quebec. Built and opened in 1893. Later it was completed several times. In 1981, it was listed as a National Historic Site. The author of the project is the American architect Bruce Price. It was here in 1943 that Winston Churchill and Franklin Roosevelt negotiated. Now the castle houses a hotel that is considered one of the most photographed in the world.
CN Tower (Toronto)
The tower was built in 1975 and is a symbol of Toronto. It is the tallest structure in the Western Hemisphere. It is also one of the seven modern engineering wonders of the world. The tower is used for telecommunications purposes, there is an observation deck and a revolving restaurant. The observation deck is very popular with tourists. Its floor is made of thick tempered glass. This allows you to walk over the city.
Basilica of Notre Dame de Montreal
Cathedral, located in the historic center of Montreal at Place de Arms. The first version was built in 1672. But the modern version of the basilica was built in the 19th century. The author of the project was the Protestant architect James O,Donnel. At that time, the temple became the largest religious building in North America. Unfortunately, in 1978 the chapel of the basilica was badly damaged by fire. It was restored, but with changes.
Oratory of Saint Joseph (Montreal)
Located on Mont Royal Mountain in Montreal. About 2 million people visit it annually. This place is very popular with Catholics. The oratorio was built in 1924. The founder is the monk Andre Bessette, who was canonized by the Pope in 2010. During his lifetime, the monk healed many people, but even now there are many confirmed healings in the Oratorio. The Roman Church has confirmed the truth of these miracles.
Rue Petit Champlain (Quebec)
Located in the historic part of Quebec. The street was founded at the end of the 17th century. Its first inhabitants were French artisans. It is here that the oldest buildings in Canada are well preserved. The street is rich in architectural and historical monuments. For example, the area of Arms belongs to them. Those who wish are invited to ride down the street in a horse-drawn carriage.
Royal Ontario Museum (Toronto)
Opened in 1857. It was originally called the Museum of Natural History, but in 1912 it was renamed the Royal. It is located in Toronto on Bloor Street and Avenue Road next to Queen's Park. The collection of the museum has about 6 million exhibits and 40 galleries. And 150 years after its opening, the architect Daniel Libeskind transformed the museum building. It is made in the form of crystals.
Aquarium "Ripley" (Toronto)
Opened in 2013. It is the largest in Canada. There is a wide variety of marine and freshwater inhabitants. A glass tunnel with a moving floor is especially popular. There is an area similar to the Canadian Great Lakes. And also an area similar to the Indian Ocean. This aquarium has one of the largest collections of jellyfish in the world. There are also "elders" - 100-year-old lobsters.
Royal Museum of British Columbia (Victoria)
Built in 1886, and now the number of exhibits is over 7 million. It is the main attraction of the province of Victoria. And the title of Royal was awarded to the museum by Queen Elizabeth II. There are many different galleries, but there are three permanent ones: the history of local peoples, as well as natural and recent ones. Many different artifacts, there is even a Victorian submarine.
Heritage Park Historic Village (Calgary)
The village recreates the life of Western Canada from 1860 to 1950. The open-air museum is located on 127 acres of land. Here it is suggested to make a trip by train, horse-drawn carriage. Improvised actors recreate the life of those times. In addition to acquaintance with the old streets, it is proposed to inspect the decoration of houses, schools, shops.
Royal Tyrrell Museum and Dainosor Park
The park is located in the province of Alberta, in the valley of the Red Deer River. Created in 1955 in order to protect the excavation sites of fossil animals. In 1979 the park was included in the UNESCO list. And if earlier finds from the park were taken to museums throughout the country, then in recent years they have become exhibits of the Tyrrell Museum. This museum is located near the park. It has a rich collection, but also has a well-equipped laboratory. The museum has 10 exhibition galleries and each of them represents a certain era of the planet's development. Until the appearance of a person.
Hockey Hall of Fame (Toronto)
The hall was opened in 1943, but it did not have a permanent location for a long time.It is now located in Toronto on Young Street, in the former Bank of Montreal building. It demonstrates the development of not only Canadian, but also European hockey. Here are stands with skates and golf clubs from different times. There are also handicrafts. But the pride of the Hall is the Stanley Cup.
Underground City (Montreal)
It was opened in 1962. It is a large shopping center located underground. There is practically everything here: various shops, offices, hotels, cinemas, garages, concert halls, restaurants and cafes. There are even residential complexes underground. From here there are exits to almost all land-based trade and business centers of the city. You can get around here using buses and metro.
Casa Loma Castle (Toronto)
The castle was built at the beginning of the 20th century. It was owned by Sir Henry Pellat and the architect was Edward Lennox. The castle has 98 rooms, a large library, a botanical garden. Shower rooms are available. For some time the castle housed a hotel. However, then the government took possession of the property. After that, the question arose about demolishing the castle, but still it was decided to open a museum here.
Quebec fortress
Located at Cape Diaman. It is an integral part of the fortification of the old city. The fortress was built in 1812. But even before that, there were fortifications here. However, the construction of the fortress made it possible to make this area impassable for the enemy. Later, the residence of the first persons of the state was located here. And in 1943-1944, these walls hosted conferences with the participation of Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, William King. Now it houses a museum.
Rideau Canal (Ottawa)
The canal was built in 1832 in case of war with the United States. It is one of the oldest operating channels in North America. It was built for steam ships. Now used for tourism purposes. Boat trips are offered in summer and in winter it turns into one of the largest ice rinks in the world. The channel is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The original sluices and channel-forming structures have been perfectly preserved here.
Canadian Rockies Parks
It is a system of four national parks: Banff, Jasper, Kootenay and Yoho. It also includes British Columbia's three provincial parks, hot springs, glaciers and mountains, the headwaters of major river systems. Since 1984 it has been a UNESCO site. Banff is Canada's oldest national park. There are many glaciers and coniferous forests on its territory. Jasper is the largest nature reserve in the Rocky Mountains. Lake Maline is located here. Kutenay has a wide variety of landscapes, from cacti to glaciers. Yoho is located in a mountainous area. There are many lakes and waterfalls on its territory.
Wood Buffalo
National Park, located in the central part of the country between the lakes Athabasca and Big Slave. It has long and cold winters, but warm and short summers. On the territory you can see grassy prairies and meadow plains. It is in Wood Buffalo that the largest herd of American bison lives on the continent. Cranes and pelicans nest here. There are also moose and deer, beavers and wolves in the park.
Gros Morne
National Park on the island of Newfoundland. Founded in 1973. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There is a wide variety of landscapes here. There are glacial valleys, waterfalls, fjords, lakes. On the territory of the park are the Long Range Mountains - this is the oldest mountain system on the planet. The uniqueness lies in the fact that continental drift can be observed here.
Signal Hill (St. John's)
This is a hill near the city of St. John's, on which fortifications and a signal flagpole are located. They appeared on the hill in the 17th century after the Seven Years War. During the reign of Queen Victoria, the Cabot Tower was erected here. The site is now a National Historic Site of Canada. Historical reenactments are often carried out here in summer.
Butchart Gardens
This is a demonstration flower park. Located in the city of Brentwood. The arrangement of the garden began at the beginning of the 20th century. Previously, there was a limestone quarry here. After working it was covered with earth. And from that time on, Jenny Pym, the wife of the owner of the quarry, began to lay out the garden. The place gained popularity in 1920. Now there are 5 thematic gardens: sunken, rose garden, Japanese, Italian, Mediterranean. They are open to visitors all year round.
Montreal Botanical Garden
One of the most famous botanical gardens in the world. It was opened in 1936, and in 2007 it was included in the list of Canadian historic sites. On the territory there are: Japanese, Chinese, English, alpine gardens, rose garden, azalea, rhododendron garden, garden of aquatic plants. Also located here is the Garden of Poisonous Plants and the Garden of the First Nations. This area is inhabited by squirrels, ducks, turtles, herons.
Capilano Suspension Bridge (Vancouver)
Built in 1889. This is a project by engineer George Grand McCain. The first version was made from hemp rope and cedar planks. But in 1956 it was completely rebuilt, as the old version fell into disrepair. It is located at an altitude of 70 meters, and the river below it seems very small. The bridge is a private property. Nancy Stibbart owns all rights to it.
Montmorency Falls
Located within the city of Quebec in Montmorency Park. The waterfall is 84 meters high. It was opened in 1613 by Samuel de Champlain. Nowadays, a pedestrian bridge has been built over the waterfall, and below the Montmorency River flows under the highway. The pedestrian bridge is also an observation platform. From here there is a beautiful view of the Saint Lawrence River, into which Montmorency flows. Orleans Island is also clearly visible.
Thousand Islands
This natural landmark is an archipelago of islands. Stretches along the border of Canada in the province of Ontario along the source of the St. Lawrence River. There are 1864 islands in total. Back in the 19th century, these islands became the cause of discord between Canada and the United States. After Canada won, they became a destination for good recreation and tourism.
Hopewell Rocks
The second name is the Rocks of Flower Pots. Located on the shores of the Bay of Fundy at Hopewell Point. Here, twice a day, there is a maximum tide, and the rocks are submerged almost to the top of the water. They have an unusual shape. And the reason for this is the hot flashes. But to see and understand the entire tidal cycle, the park should be visited twice a day.
Great Lakes
It is a freshwater lake system in North America. This includes a number of large and medium-sized reservoirs, connected by smaller ones. The largest are: Upper, Huron, Michigan, Erie, Ontario. Fishing and shipping are well developed here, and there are many ports. This system is one of the largest fresh water accumulations on the planet. Now the ecological situation of the lakes has improved significantly. They are very attractive to tourists.
Johnstone Strait
Located along the northeast coast of Vancouver. The width of the strait is 2.5-5 km. There are no cities or towns along its entire length. For the west coast of North America, it is the main navigation channel. In the warm season, about 150 killer whales come here, and tourists often come to see them. And in order to study killer whales in their natural habitat, an ecological reserve was opened.
Icefields Parkway
This highway was built in the 1970s for tourists. The main function is to link Banff and Jasper National Parks. During the trip, scenic views of the surroundings open up. Driving along it you can see glaciers, the highest mountains in Canada, glacial lakes. Also on the way you can see bears, mountain goats and pumas, eagles, elks.
Whistler Blackcomb Resort
A famous ski resort located in British Columbia. Ranked among the best in North America and the world. Here you can ski on the slope of the glacier. The height of the snow cover reaches 914 cm. This is one of the snowiest places on the planet.And in 2010, the Winter Olympic Games were held in this place.
Mount Grouse (Vancouver)
One of the main attractions of Vancouver. It is part of the North Shore mountain range. You can climb the mountain using a funicular, which offers a wonderful view of the surroundings and the ocean. In winter, 25 slopes and several ski slopes are open here, which are suitable for both experienced and beginner skiers.
