Tourist attractions

This ten-day affair is one of the most widely anticipated events in Western Canada, with many locals and summertime travelers planning their holidays around the Calgary Stampede. For this week in July, the city of Calgary turns into a true western town, where people who might otherwise be wearing suits to work instead don jeans

The old section of Montreal, lined with lovely old historic buildings, welcomes visitors with great shopping and fine dining. Horse-drawn carriages take visitors through the cobbled streets and past the open squares. While Montreal itself is a vibrant modern city, Old Montreal down by the waterfront is where most tourists come to soak up the

Just a two hour drive from Vancouver is the famous ski resort and village of Whistler. While Whistler has always been an important winter sports area, it has also developed into a popular summer destination with golf, mountain biking, and a lively town atmosphere throughout the year. The village gained wide international attention in 2010

Old Quebec, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is spread across the Upper and Lower Town of Quebec and contains the city’s most historic buildings. The Lower Town, along the St. Lawrence River, is the site of the original settlement and home to the outstanding Château Frontenac, as well as numerous other treasures. The Upper Town

Discover the places you’ll love when visiting for an hour, a day, or more! Once mainly industrial, Granville Island is now a thriving center of activity with a relaxed and distinctive atmosphere. Artists and retailers have moved into converted warehouses alongside houseboats, theaters, galleries, and restaurants. The Granville Island Public Market is one of the

You have seen photos of the lake but they haven’t prepared you for how it feels to experience it yourself. Rounding the corner, the sight of the emerald green water and rugged peaks and glaciers hits you viscerally. You’ve never seen anything so dramatically beautiful. Late in the day, with the glowing sun dropping behind

About The Vancouver Aquarium A sanctuary in the heart of Stanley Park, the Vancouver Aquarium, an Ocean Wise ® initiative, is home to thousands of incredible ocean species and amazing aquatic life. It’s also Ocean Wise headquarters, where our scientists, educators and conservation experts do their work, not only to protect our oceans but to

Points East Coastal Drive explores the eastern end of the island where beautiful beaches, rare dune systems, and lighthouses mark the coastline. Along the drive, which is well marked, are six lighthouses that are open to visitors in the summer, each with its own story to tell. Wood Islands Lighthouse, located near the ferry terminal

Many of the attractions that make New Brunswick so appealing to tourists are directly related to the Bay of Fundy and its tides. The highest tides in the world, which can measure up to 19 meters (10 fathoms) deep, occur twice daily in this funnel-shaped bay, and over the millennia, these rushing waters have carved

La Ronde  is an amusement park in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, built as the entertainment complex for Expo 67, the 1967 world fair. Today, it is owned and operated by Six Flags. The park is under an emphyteutic lease with the City of Montreal, which expires in 2065. It is the largest amusement park in Quebec, and second largest in Canada.[1]

81 Victoria Street West, Kensington, Prince Edward Island C0B 1M0, Canada WELCOME! We have been expecting you. On a hillside in the town of Kensington, Prince Edward Island, stands a forbidding mansion. Legend tells of a wealthy English gentleman, known to the locals as Dr. Jack, descending on the unsuspecting farming community in the early

Built in 1889, the Childrens Museum is housed in the oldest surviving train repair facility in Western Canada and is home to twelve exciting permanent galleries that spark kids creative learning. Unlike the no-touch exhibits at other more traditional museums, our galleries are always ready for hands-on fun! The latest innovations in education come together

LE BATEAU-MOUCHE Embrace everything summer has to offer with cruise on Le Bateau-Mouche in the Old Port of Montreal. Experience the sights and sounds of the city’s waterfront and breathtaking skyline. Daily departures are from the Jacques Cartier Pier in the heart of Old Montreal. Be charmed by its bright and comfortable environment. You can

The Icefields Parkway runs from Lake Louise to Jasper and is one of the most beautiful drives in Canada. This 230-kilometer stretch of highway leads past lakes, mountains, glaciers, and waterfalls, with all kinds of stopping points for visitors to experience the landscape up close. Numerous hiking trails along the way, most of which are

Find yourself surrounded by 22,000 species of flora and fauna at Montreal Botanical Garden. Established in 1931, the expansive gardens offer a mix of botany and wildlife, with the insect exhibit taking a place of pride among a host of floral displays. You’ll note bonsai and orchid exhibits as you stroll through the fragrant gardens.

Toronto to Niagara on the Lake day tour with pick up from your choice Greater Toronto locations. Smaller tour with commentary, wine tasting and walking tour included. Full day bus tour includes day in time in Canada’s prettiest town, 2 hour walking tour, wine tasting, additional lunch and tour options. Niagara wineries tour includes tastings

See some of the city’s most famous architectural landmarks on a visit to Olympic Park (Parc olympique). Built in 1976 when the city hosted the Summer Olympics, the park contains many of the buildings associated with the games, including the main stadium, which today offers guided tours that highlight the history of the building and

The old section of Montreal, lined with lovely old historic buildings, welcomes visitors with great shopping and fine dining. Horse-drawn carriages take visitors through the cobbled streets and past the open squares. While Montreal itself is a vibrant modern city, Old Montreal down by the waterfront is where most tourists come to soak up the