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Canada , as a rich Western country, has both a large domestic and foreign Tourist industry. Canada is known for its large, majestic landscapes and several record-holding landmarks. Some of the major attractions of the country include its cities but it is probably better known worldwide for its extensive, lightly populated or unpopulated areas of wilderness and some spectacular natural sights. As such tourism in Canada can be a rich experience. CANADA'S REGIONS British Columbia British Columbia is Canada's westernmost province, along the Pacific Ocean . The winters are relatively warm here compared to the rest of Canada. Skiing is popular in 12 resorts within the province. Greater Vancouver Region is located very close to the United States border, about 1 hour driving. Vancouver is a very multi-cultural city, with about 40% of the population of Asian origin. One can enjoy a diversity of cultures and cuisines in numerous restaurants (Italian, Greek, Chinese, East Indian, French, Japanese, Vietnamese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Malaysian, Thai, Filipino, etc.). Being a harbour city Vancouver enjoys beautiful landscapes of mountains and ocean. Suggested sites and activities:
You can also enjoy Whale watching in many locations. Wine tours also are an attraction in the Fraser Valley, British Columbia and Okanagan Valley, British Columbia . British Columbia is also a popular location for many of Hollywood 's filming locations. The Vancouver Canucks is the National Hockey League team in the province. Some celebrities from British Columbia are Pamela Anderson , Michael J. Fox , Bryan Adams , David Foster , Steve Nash , Nelly Furtado , Diana Krall , Michael Buble , and Joni Mitchell . Alberta Alberta is a province in Canada's western prairies next to the Rocky Mountains . Its two major cities are Calgary and Edmonton , the provincial capital. Edmonton is well-known for West Edmonton Mall , until recently the largest Mall in the world. Another world-class attraction is the Royal Tyrrell Museum Of Palaeontology in Drumheller , housing the largest collection of Dinosaur Fossil s under one roof in the world. Alberta also contains stunning scenery, including 5 of Canada's 13 UNESCO World Heritage Site s. These are Banff - Jasper National Parks, Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park , Wood Buffalo National Park , Dinosaur Provincial Park and Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump . Best of all, Alberta has no Provincial Sales Tax . Manitoba In Manitoba , sports fans can see the American Hockey League 's Manitoba Moose or the Winnipeg Blue Bombers play. See the Assiniboia Downs for live Horse racing.
New Brunswick The main tourist attraction of New Brunswick is Saint John , which is at the mouth of the St. Lawrence river. Whale watching and the Confederation Bridge to Prince Edward Island are also draws. Newfoundland and Labrador One thing that draws attention to Newfoundland And Labrador is it's Iceberg 's and it's Fjord 's. It is also probably the oldest Canadian province. It was settled by Leif Ericsson , an Icelandic sailor, in 1000 A.D. Nova Scotia Nova Scotia is known for its lovely scenery, most renowned is the Cape Breton Highlands. The historic Fortress Louisbourg is also a major draw, as it is a fully re conditioned 18th century fort. {Link without Title} Halifax , the provincial capital, has several major attractions, such as the Pier 21 museum, Citadel Hill , and the Public Gardens . The Halifax Metro Centre is home to numerous events both sport-related and otherwise, such as the Nova Scotia International Tattoo . Downtown Halifax is considered the prime tourism district in Halifax, with most historic attractions located here as well as the waterfront harbourwalk, a continuous 3km stretch of boardwalk home to street vendors, entertainers, the Casino Nova Scotia , and the Maritime Museum Of The Atlantic . Downtown Halifax is also the location of several major hotels. Nova Scotia, which is Latin for New Scotland, is known the world round for its beauty, and Scottish influenced people. Ontario Ontario is home to the city of Ottawa , the nation's Capital . The province is the most populated of Canada. It contains the largest city in Canada being Toronto , which is the provincial capital and one of the most multicultural cities in the world. Toronto embraces Lake Ontario . Toronto's CN Tower overlooks the Harbour . Other sites of interest:
Prince Edward Island Prince Edward Island is the birthplace of Lucy Maude Montgomery's character, Anne Of Green Gables , and a recreation of her literary home serves as a museum to the character. PEI is also famous the world round for its potato farms and rich red mud beaches. Quebec Quebec , a majority Francophone province is a major tourist draw, the only city on the American continents north of Mexico with its original city walls, Quebec City is a taste of old France in the new world. Montreal , the second largest francophone city in the world, boasts several tourist attractions, including Montreal is home to the
Saskatchewan Saskatchewan "Come for the sunrise, stay for the wheat." -unknown Northwest Territories Northwest Territories Nunavut Nunavut is probably the most expensive of all the tourist destinations in Canada. Attractions in Nunavut include
Yukon With its history of the ), but the territory is also served by a well-developed Road network, with most places accessible by road. NEIGHBOURING COUNTRIES
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