Canada is a huge country with a wealth of sights worth seeing. Here is a selection of the most beautiful destinations in Canada.
Photo: Ad Mesken
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls is divided into three massive waterfalls located on the border between Canada and the USA. These three waterfalls are called Horseshoe Falls, American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls. The Horseshoe Falls is also known as the Canadian Falls, as most of it is located in Canada. Niagara Falls is a true natural wonder. The huge, thundering masses of water have a mesmerising effect and are unforgettable.
Pacific Rim National Park
The park is located on Vancouver Island on the west coast. Here you can find nature in its original form: wild romance and dramatic scenes can be admired along the 40 kilometres of coastline. It is also a paradise for surfers.
Canadian Rockies
On the border between British Columbia and Alberta lies a mountain range of breathtaking beauty. In contrast to the American Rockies, glaciers have shaped sharp peaks and U-shaped gorges here.
Cabot Trail
The trail is a 300km drive through the high plains on Canada's east coast. For many, the drive through Cape Breton is one of the most beautiful sights in the world.
Baffin Island
The largest island in Canada lies between the Canadian mainland and Greenland. Locals know the island as Oikiqtaaluk. There is a lot of unspoilt nature and wildlife here. Walruses, polar bears, lemmings and arctic wolves can be found here.
Vancouver and Victoria
The two cities are among the most beautiful and cleanest in the world. Vancouver is a metropolis on the west coast of Canada, Victoria is a smaller city with old British charm at the southern end of Vancouver Island.
The prairie
The prairie is a vast steppe area between the Rocky Mountains and the Great Lake region. To the north of the prairie is one of the last undisturbed forest areas on earth. What makes the prairie worth seeing is the fact that the sky stretches evenly in all directions and covers 180 degrees of the line of sight. The highway stretches flat towards the horizon and is framed by golden wheat fields. The steppe is a spiritual place that gives peace to the soul and a new perspective on man on earth.
Photo: Pierre-Olivier Fortin
Old town of Québec
The city of Québec is located in the centre of Canada on the St Lawrence River. The historic centre has a European charm and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.
Rocky Mountaineer
The Rocky Mountaineer is a train from the Rocky Mountains to the coast of British Columbia. It is described by many as the train journey of a lifetime, as it passes through a variety of breathtaking natural scenery.
Bay of Fundy
The Bay of Fundy stretches between the provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. It is home to interesting rock formations and the highest tides in the world. Around 100 billion tonnes of water flow in and out of the bay at high tide. The water rises about 30cm every ten minutes as the tide comes in.
