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CN Tower   Toronto

CN Tower, Toronto

 274 Reviews  Let the elevator take you to to the top of (what was once) the tallest free standing structure in the world and you'll have a great view of Toronto and Lake Ontario. The CN Tower is 1,815.4 ft feet... 

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Stanley Park   Vancouver

Stanley Park, Vancouver

 194 Reviews  If you are driving through the park you will most likely drive by Prospect Point, which is a little bit higher up in the park. From up here you have a great view over the Lions Gate Bridge, North... 

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Old Montreal   Montreal

Old Montreal, Montreal

 208 Reviews  The only outdoor skating area in Montreal just opened in the Old Port of Montreal. =) If you are courageous enough to bear the cold and want to enjoy the outdoors, this is for you! Bring your whole... 

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Place Royale & Le Petit Champlain   Quebec

Place Royale & Le Petit Champlain, Quebec

 72 Reviews  The oldest commercial area in North America ! This is one of the nicest area of town. Pedestrian streets lined up with nice restaurants and shops. The area was in bad shape until the 70s when the... 

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Rideau Canal - Skating in Winter   Ottawa

Rideau Canal - Skating in Winter, Ottawa

 21 Reviews  Not sure if this should fall under "Must see activity" or "Tourist Trap". I tend to think it's both. The Rideau Canal is one of Ottawa's top attractions and a lot of fun to skate on -- although it's... 

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Maid of the Mist   Niagara Falls

Maid of the Mist, Niagara Falls

 107 Reviews  It's like taking a shower all over again. What am I talking about? Made Of The Mist. What's that? That is the boat which will take you right underneath the falls. This way you can see the American... 

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Chinatown   Victoria

Chinatown, Victoria

 31 Reviews  Victoria's Chinatown was founded in 1858. Although it still covers about 6 blocks, it is estimated that during the Gold Rush, Chinatown accounted for about half of Victoria's entire population and was... 

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Peggy's Cove   Halifax

Peggy's Cove, Halifax

 21 Reviews  This a small rural community and it is a photographer's paradise! I went there during the summer and it was windy and a little cloudy so it is always better to know the condition of the weather to... 

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West Edmonton Mall   Edmonton

West Edmonton Mall, Edmonton

 57 Reviews  I visited Edmonton when I was a teen around 1987 or so. I can't add anything here that anyone else hasn't already told you about, but for the sake of completeness I will add my experience... 

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Downtown Calgary   Calgary

Downtown Calgary, Calgary

 40 Reviews  Originally a planetarium, the facility has been upgraded to a complete hands-on Science Center. There are numerous exhibits which change frequently and admission includes access to two shows. Check... 

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The Forks   Winnipeg

The Forks, Winnipeg

 27 Reviews  It is located in the heart of Winnipeg not far from city center where the mighty river of Assiniboine and Red meets.It is a National Historical Site of Canada and one among the famous in Manitoba... 

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Banff Avenue   Banff

Banff Avenue, Banff

 15 Reviews  Don't miss the chance to have a walk on its streets. It is a fairy tale town and you get to have great views and chances are you ran into a bear! Much of what happens in Banff happens on Banff... 

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Canadian Club Brand Center   Windsor

Canadian Club Brand Center, Windsor

 7 Reviews  The Canadian Club Brand Center features an incredible art collection. The center offers tours daily 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. April to December and Fri.Sat.Sun. 11a.m. to 6p.m. January to March. Admission for... 

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Moraine Lake/ Valley of Ten Peaks   Banff National Park

Moraine Lake/ Valley of Ten Peaks, Banff National Park

 41 Reviews  Of all lakes in the Canadian Rockies, few can match the beauty of this one. Backed by a wall of ten peaks, Moraine Lake is one of the biggest draws of the Canadian Rockies- so on any given summer day,... 

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Signal Hill   St. John's

Signal Hill, St. John's

 22 Reviews  Geological Interactive museum located on the road up to Signal hill. Learn about rock formations, world weather, oil drilling , mining etc. Lots of interactive displays, short movies etc. Not for the... 

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Athabasca Falls   Jasper National Park

Athabasca Falls, Jasper National Park

 37 Reviews  The falls are situated in Jasper National Park and on the Upper Athabasca River. The falls are approximately 23 metres high but are more renowned for their force than their height. There are various... 

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Victoria Park   London

Victoria Park, London

 3 Reviews  Victoria Park is 18 acres in downtown London. We walked through it a few times. As advertised, there are a lot of squirrels hanging about -- and the mandatory statues and war monuments. We saw the... 

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1000 Islands   Kingston

1000 Islands, Kingston

 21 Reviews  We made a long approach to Kingston on the 100-km (62-mile) Loyalist Parkway, which starts near Trenton and takes a scenic route along the Lake Ontario coast via the isthmus of Prince Edward. It was a... 

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Old Charlottetown   Charlottetown

Old Charlottetown, Charlottetown

 4 Reviews  This is a pedestrian street in downtown Charlottetown, close to the main attractions in town, such as the Confederation Centre, Province House, Peake's Quay, etc. There are small restaurants,... 

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Lake Louise./Fairmont Chateau   Lake Louise

Lake Louise./Fairmont Chateau, Lake Louise

 29 Reviews  Lake Louise is a glacial lake situated in Banff National Park. The lake is named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta (1848-1939) who was related to Queen Victoria and the wife of Canada's Govenor... 

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Anne of Green Gables   Prince Edward Island

Anne of Green Gables, Prince Edward Island

 14 Reviews  This is what you would expect when Disney World merges with Anne of Green Gables. The 'town' consists of a few blocks of buildings, only a few of which are from the period, which house stores,... 

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Chinatown   Toronto

Chinatown, Toronto

 52 Reviews  The main Chinatown area of Toronto centres around Spadina and Dundas St. W. and the neighbouring streets south of Dundas for the most part. There are lots and lots of interesting little shops and... 

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Grouse Mountain   Vancouver

Grouse Mountain, Vancouver

 77 Reviews  Grouse Mountain is a great place to visit when you are in Vancouver. You can go for a visit of a couple of hours, but you can easily spent a whole day up here. If you visit in the summer there are... 

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Mont-Royal   Montreal

Mont-Royal, Montreal

 103 Reviews  Its a long but mostly manageable climb up to Mont Royal (not a mountain, just 692 feet high) and a good first thing to do in the city. There are great views of the city from up here as well as a nice... 

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Montmorency Falls   Quebec

Montmorency Falls, Quebec

 33 Reviews  Montmorency is a 20 min drive from Quebec City. At 84 meters, Montmorency falls was beautiful but not as Spellbinding as Niagara. We had 2 options - to drive or take cable car to the top of the... 

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The World Tallest Building!

by jamiesno

Defining the Toronto skyline, the CN Tower is Canada's most recognizable and celebrated icon. At a height of 553.33m (1,815 ft., 5 inches), it is the World's Tallest Building, an important telecommunications hub, and the centre of tourism in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.Toronto is a major air traffic hub, centrally located in Canada and if you are into tall buildings, Canada has the tallest so this is something for your to consider.I remember its a long ways up in elevator! You can even see as far away as Niagra Falls from here on a clear day.There is also some see through glass that you can stand on. This is a scary feeling to say the least when you talk across that!!

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Romantic Quebec - The Eastern Townships

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If you are into romantic hideaways the eastern townships of Quebec offer many very romantic and more expensive than average Inns that will fill the bill.I spent part of my honeymoon in a place called Ayers Cliff near the border of Vermont but in Quebec.The Auberge Ripplecove was very secluded and very romantic. The french cousine was great but be warned very formal as well. The suites where amazing with fireplaces and jacuzzis. Throughout the eastern townships there are many of these Inns on different lakes of the same quality. So this is a great tip if you are looking for something slow paced, a little formal, relaxing and super romantic.

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Banff National Park - The Canadian Rockies!

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I was fortunate enough to live in the rockies for a year and will always beleive it to be a special place in this world. I have loved the mountains ever since and I'll never forget walking to work one morning on a cool crisp morning and when I looked up I was face to face with an elk. We just looked at each other and then off he went.That makes you a nature lover!Banff National Park resulted from a dispute over hot springs discovered at what is now known as The Cave and Basin National Historic Site. Though previously well known to natives and a couple of American prospectors in 1874, the rediscovery of the springs by three CPR railway workers on November 8, 1883 set the national park ball rolling. There was no plumbing in the Wild West, and hot water was a valuable commodity. Inept handling by the trio abetted by double-dealing and government bureaucracy eventually led to the Canadian...

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Canada's Largest City - TO!

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The Basics from:(http://www.torontotourism.com)Situated 566 feet above sea level on the northern shore of Lake Ontario (part of the Great Lakes system), Toronto is one of the southernmost cities in Canada. In fact, it has nearly the same latitude as northern California.Home to more than 100 cultures, Toronto truly is the world within a city™. With a population of 4.2 million, Toronto is Canada's largest city Toronto is the 5th-largest city in North America, after Mexico City, Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago. One-quarter of Canada's population is located within 160 km (100 mi.) of the city. More than 60% of the population of the United States is within a 90-minute flight. As the capital of Ontario, Toronto is the seat of government for Canada’s most populous province and is the industrial and business centre for the country.So there you have the basics. If you are into very big cities...

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European Canada

by jamiesno

After travelling extensively throughout Canada I really find it hard to say anymore which city I think is the nicest because there are several great ones.But in this case I can say Quebec City is without a doubt different from all others. His history and ambiance literally make the Old Quebec a lot like walking the streets of many european cities.It doesn't feel like your in Canada. Most people speaking french and walking. The historic fortified walls surrounding the city, the great restaurants and cafes make it very european.It is certainly the most romantic city in Canada I beleive and also home to the world's largest Winter Carnaval. I have a link were you can see all my tips on Quebec. If you plan a trip here you won't be disappointed!!

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World's Largest Winter Carnaval

by jamiesno

Quebec City host the world's largest winter carnaval every winter late January and early February.It normally covers a couple of weeks and has activities for everyone!Some of the highlights include the International Snow Sculpture Competition and the endless activities from rafting to ice fishing.

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Manitoba - centre of the country

by Bwana_Brown

Manitoba, the "Keystone province", is the 6th largest of the ten Canadian Provinces and is located almost exactly in the centre of North America, midway between both the North Pole and Central America as well as half-way between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. With a flat and watery area of 648,000 sq km, it is slightly smaller than Texas or about twice the size of Norway. My experiences in Manitoba are limited, consisting of a May, 1970 hitch-hiking trip from New Brunwick to Winnipeg and flying into that city again in January, 1998 for a two-day business meeting. I quite enjoyed that winter experience, especially because of the underground and enclosed overhead pedestrian walkways that connected the various downtown shopping complexes! It also helped that an old college buddy accompanied me to a nightclub that was featuring a comedy act. This view of downtown Winnipeg is courtesy of...

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Manitoba - Souris even has a Castle!

by Bwana_Brown

You never know what will crop up in small towns but I was still surprised when, next to the Swinging Bridge and on a hill overlooking the river, we came upon this castle-like structure, presently known as Hillcrest Museum. It turns out that construction of Squire Hall (as it was known in those days) was completed in 1910 by Fred Sowden, son of the Squire who had built the bridge. Because Fred's wife had been raised in England and India, he spared no expense in trying to re-create a permanent looking structure to bring back fond memories for her. Because of its unique size and style for this part of Canada, the building is now listed as one of great importance.A few of the features incorporated in its construction are the undulating brick facades dominated by solid looking crenellated towers, parapet railings of simply carved wood, numerous applications of decorative brickwork, including...

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Manitoba - Canada's longest 'swinging' bridge

by Bwana_Brown

I finally made it back to Manitoba in July, 2008 on a week-long business trip. On one of my 'off' days I rented a car so I could make the short 30-mile drive to the small town of Souris, specifically to see its famous 'Swinging Bridge'. Souris was born out of an 1872 decision by the Canadian government to grant 160-acres of land to anyone over the age of 21 who settled on the land for three years and made the required improvements to it. This eventually spurred a 49-year old Ontario businessman, William Henry Sowden, to buy up several parcels of land in Manitoba and then recruit prospective settlers for the journey west. The group successfully made the trip in April, 1881 and immediately began building the present-day town of Souris. 'Squire' Sowden became an important figure in the town and bought several parcels of land on the east side of the Souris River which he hoped to sell to new...

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Dog Sledding in winter

by johnfromoz

If you are in the Banff, Canmore area of Alberta, Canada I know you must enjoy the great outdoors. So if you also love animals & enjoy doings something a little different, please consider dog sledding with Snowy Owl Sled Dog Tours. My wife, two adult sons & I had the most incredible experience of our holiday being pulled through the snow by these unbelievably enthusiastic dogs.From the moment we arrived the dogs were straining at their tethers to get started. After a very comprehensive induction we were introduced to our dog teams, patted & hugged them, posed for photos & them we were off. The dogs respond to being called by name so the more enthusiastic you are the more the dogs respond. There is something extremely special about being whisked through the snow covered Canadian wilderness with only the sound of the sled on the snow & the dogs to accompany you. They offer pick up & drop...

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