canada

Canada is the second largest country in the world and the largest in North America. Renowned worldwide for its vast, untouched landscape and its unique blend of cultures and multifaceted history.

Niagara Falls

The name Niagara originates from an Iroquois word Onguiaahra which means thunder of waters. The Great Lakes and Niagara Falls are located on the border between Canada and the uppermost parts of North America. They are 16 miles from Buffalo ,New York and 43 miles from the city of Toronto. There are three waterfalls ,one in Canada region called the Horseshoe Falls , the American Falls , and the smaller Adjacent Bridal Falls. At one time it was all one waterfall but water has worn it down in some spots.

One of the oldest and best known tourist attractions at the Niagara Falls is the boat cruise called Maid of the Mist which is named after an ancient Ongiara Indian mythical character. But there is much more to see and do besides the Falls. For the adults there are upscale hotels,  modern casinos, nightlife and concerts, fine dining, golf courses and spas, and wine country close by. For children, Niagara Falls provides water parks inside hotels, Skylon Tower, Ferris wheels, the Butterfly Conservatory and Marineland.

Toronto

Toronto is a cosmopolitan city with a wonderful network of parks, recreational, and cultural facilities. It is the largest city in Canada and is the home of seven professional sports teams and the third largest English-speaking theatre district in the world, behind New York and London. It is one of the world's most multicultural cities as it is home to more than 80 ethnic communities from all over the world. Half of the population of Toronto was not born in Canada. A dominant force in the business and economy of the nation, it is also the cultural centre of English-speaking Canada. The economy of Toronto is one of the largest in the world, worth $315 billion US. Toronto has also been labeled a "world city".

Montreal

Montreal is the second largest French-speaking metropolis in the world. French is only one of 35 or so languages you will hear on the streets of this international island city of 1.6 million inhabitants (more than 3.6 million if you include the suburban neighborhoods).

Demographics show that Montreal residents come from 80 countries, forming an urban mosaic of vibrant ethnic communities and neighborhoods safe to walk in day or night. Visitors will detect a distinct British influence in parts of the city, inherent in the culture since the days when English merchants controlled the city's trade. All in all, it's easy to see why "cosmopolitan" is the adjective most used in describing Montreal.

Characteristically, there's the famous joie de vivre - the ineffable combination of spirit and ambiance Montrealers exude without even trying. You will see it in the summertime cappuccino-sippers cramming sidewalk cafes; in the long lines outside Schwartz's , home to the city's best smoked meat; and in the lovers holding hands on Mount Royal , the city's parkland mountain rising 264 meters (866 feet). The same spirit can even be felt on an outdoor skating rink in the dead of winter, in the tuxedoed crowd listening raptly to the Montreal Symphony Orchestra (Orchestre symphonique de Montreal), or when hockey fanatics at the Bell Centre scream and pump their fists in unison with every Montreal Canadiens goal.

Canadian Rockies

Towering over the plains of Alberta and British Columbia are the peaks of the Canadian Rocky Mountains - mighty, rugged, exquisite. Each season in the Rockies has its own special beauty and selection of activities. Banff, Jasper, Lake Louise, Fernie, Kimberley, Waterton, Canmore, Kananaskis, Invermere, Revelstoke, Golden, Valemount and Cranbrook are alpine towns sprinkled throughout the Canadian Rockies and are ideal starting points for mountain adventures. The Icefields Parkway is also an ideal area for exploring Canada's wild. Kananaskis Country, Waterton, Banff, Jasper, Kootenay, Glacier and Yoho National Parks are recreational areas with alpine activities and splendour. The hot springs at Radium, Fairmont and Nakusp are rejuvenating and can be enjoyed year round. The Rocky Mountains of Canada are a vast land - filled with inspiring scenery, wildlife, and a multitude of recreational activities for all ages.

Vancouver

Surrounded by water on three sides and nestled alongside the Coast Mountain Range, Vancouver is the largest city in the province of British Columbia with over half a million residents and one of the mildest climates in Canada. Home to spectacular natural scenery and a bustling metropolitan core, Vancouver was Host City to the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in 2010. Whether just relaxing in a park or bike riding around the seawall, there is always something to do in Vancouver.