When we think of Canada, images immediately pop up in our head: a maple leaf on a red and white flag background and maple syrup, powerful figures of hockey players, endless forests and powerful antlers-wapiti. But this country is also famous for its interesting history, rich flora, majestic lakes, many places of worship - both man-made and granted by nature. When planning a trip, you need to calculate in advance the days of your stay in the country, since Canadian sights can captivate you so much that you literally lose track of time in studying them!
Province of Quebec
The historical province is rich in significant landmarks and unique natural sites. The picturesque nature, combined with buildings that have a long history, win the hearts of both guests of the city and indigenous Canadians.
Chateau Frontenac Castle
Founded in 1893, after which it was rebuilt and modernized more than once. Included in the register of places of national history, and now it is one of the most popular hotels in the country.
Montmorency Falls
Opened in 1613 on the territory of the modern city of Quebec. The luxurious bridge, which is at the same time a viewing platform, is located above the waterfall at a height of over 80 meters.
Rue Petit-Champlain
It appeared at the end of the 17th century as a haven for French artisans, and today it is part of the epoch-making district of Quebec, which has carefully preserved the architectural masterpieces of the centuries-old history of the Canadian city.
Parliament Hill, Ottawa
One of the most beautiful buildings in the country, made in neo-Gothic style with elements of the traditional style in the form of a sloping roof, arched windows and several towers. It was built in 1860, after which it underwent a fire and subsequent restoration. The tallest tower is called the Tower of Peace in honor of the Canadians who died in the First World War. The building is open for guided tours for those wishing to study the history of the country and learn about the working days of the highest authorities.
Basilica of Notre Dame de Bon Secourt, Montreal
The oldest cathedral, erected on the territory of North America back in 1672. During its existence, Notre Dame has gone through several reformation, rebuilding, and it acquired its modern appearance in the early 19th century after a large-scale fire that destroyed most of the building. Today this architectural masterpiece is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
CN Tower, Toronto
The famous TV Tower - the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere - is located in the heart of Toronto and is its trademark. It rises to more than 533 meters and is considered one of the seven wonders of the world of the engineering industry.
The tower is used for its intended purpose, in addition to which there are:
- Spinning restaurant at an altitude of 351 m, making a whole revolution in about an hour and a half
- A famous attraction for those who want to test their nerves and self-control - around the observation deck at a height of 356 m, there is a glass canopy less than 2 meters wide, along which daredevils, secured with safety cables, must pass around the TV tower.
Polar bears in Churchill, Manitoba
If you move away from the architectural and historical sights and remember the stunning Canadian nature, then one of the first to come to mind is these amazing grace and power of creatures - polar bears.
The best time for an excursion to Churchill is October-November, when animals begin to migrate due to freezing water. Tourist tours are conducted in special buggy cars with mesh bodies, from the air by helicopters or by water from the ship. There are so many bears here that there is a special organization to catch predators that have wandered into the inhabited part of the city, after which they are carefully brought back to their familiar habitat.
Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto
About 6,000,000 exhibits and more than 40 galleries are located inside this cradle of world art, national culture and natural history, which receives over a million visitors annually. The Royal Museum is one of the largest and most popular insertion complexes not only in North America, but in the world as a whole. The design of the building is made in the style of deconstructivism and is an installation of many crystals.
Underground city, Montreal
An entire civilization underground in the heart of one of the largest cities in Canada - something that can simultaneously amaze and confuse the unprepared tourist. A winding maze of endless boutiques, offices, hotels and inns, restaurants and cafeterias! There are places for leisure activities such as cinemas, concert venues and halls, sports areas, as well as entire residential complexes. For transportation, metro lines and buses are used, which are often an alternative to conventional ground transport during rush hour.
Niagara Falls, Ontario
There is no person who has never heard of this miracle of nature, located an hour's drive from Toronto on the border of Canada and America. The name of the waterfall is translated as “rumbling water”, which is not accidental, because every second tons of water fly under a huge pressure, falling from a 50-meter height with a deafening roar.
For many travelers, a trip to Niagara Falls is the top priority on their list of places to visit in the country. More than 30 million tourists come here every year to see firsthand this miracle of nature, surrounded by a dense "fog" of spray.
Capilano Suspension Bridge, Vancouver
A privately owned national landmark built in the late 19th century. The original version of the bridge used hemp ropes and cedar planks, and was subsequently rebuilt from scratch as the previous version proved to be short-lived.
It is located 70 meters from the ground, so those who are afraid of heights should refrain from traveling here or stock up on a sedative - the views from it are fantastic, as are the emotions that you will experience walking from start to finish along this swinging structure.
Hockey Hall of Fame and Achievement, Toronto
Hockey is one of the first associations with Canada, so the museum of the glory of this sport is an important item on the list of must-see attractions. It was opened in 1943 and during its entire existence it has received millions of tourists in a hurry to join and learn more about the national sports culture.
All kinds of skates, sticks, equipment of famous hockey players of all times are exhibited here, and not only Canadian athletes, but also stars of European scale. The main value of the museum is the famous Stanley Cup.
