Must Do Activities in Canada
Canada is a land of unparalleled scenic beauty and fascinating places. Blessed with some of the most natural beauties and hospitable people in the world, Canada must be on your itinerary for the next vacation trip. Listed below are some of the 'Must Do Activities' once you are in Canada.
Soak Yourself in the Magic of Roaring Sound of the Niagara Falls
Who in the world does not know about the mighty Niagara Falls at Ontario, Canada. Well known as a vacation paradise, visiting these incredible falls is a must while you are in Canada. The awe-inspiring sight of these beautiful falls will surely take your breath away.
While your visit to the Niagara Falls, take an enthralling boat tour to the Horseshoe Falls past the base of the American Falls by a powerful diesel-engined boat, 'Maid of the Mist'. Your trip to Niagara Falls is incomplete without taking a boat ride on this historical boat. The ride lasts for half an hour and gives you a thrilling experience of your lifetime.
For more fun, entertainment, shopping and fine dining experience, you can visit the 'Skylon Tower' which is the tallest total entertainment complex having an amusement park, observation deck, quick service restaurants, shopping outlets, family fun centre and much more. To have some amazing views of the Niagara Falls, get to the observation deck (indoor or outdoor); also appreciate the views of city skylines of New York and Toronto.
Have an Exhilarating Experience of Watching Grizzly Bears in the Wild
You must have seen the Grizzly Bears on the Discovery Channel or National Geographic but nothing compares to watching these mighty beasts live in front of your eyes fishing for the salmon on the frozen rivers set amidst the snow capped peaks in the Great Bear Rainforest region of British Columbia, Canada.
Glendale Cove in Knight Inlet (located in British Columbia) is a home to numerous grizzly bears that can be seen during the peak fall season chasing thousands of pink salmon at the Glendale river. Several tour operators organize the grizzly bear watching tours wherein guests are taken to the cove by riverboats and then to the channels where grizzly bears can be seen.
Another great place to view the grizzly bears is at the 'Bella Coola Valley' which has a high population of grizzlies. Apart from watching the grizzlies, you can also get to see the breathtaking scenic views set in the wilderness of the British Columbia coast giving you ample opportunities for photography.
Explore the Hopewell Rocks at the Bay of Fundy
Hopewell or the Flowerpot Rocks located at the 'Bay of Fundy' in New Brunswick, Canada, are considered to be one of the marine wonders of the world. Erosion for over thousands of years have given these rocks their flower-pot shape. You can take a walk among these rocks on the ocean's floor during low tide and kayak during high tide. Tidal phenomenon of the 'Bay of Fundy' is something magical and you must plan your trip in such a way that you get the opportunity to view both high and low tides. As the high tide with hundred billion tonnes of water comes in, it completely swallows the ocean floor, the one on which you were walking just a few hours back.
Get the Sight of Magical Aurora Borealis or the Northern Lights
If you are in Canada during winter months, then do not miss the opportunity to view the magical phenomenon of the Northern Lights. For the incredible spectacle of these dancing lights in the star lit sky on a cool winter night, head towards Yukon which is considered to be the best place in Canada to have this magical experience of your lifetime. Lots of tour operators organize for Aurora Borealis viewing tours. Most of the tours are organized outside the city so that you can have clear and undisturbed views of these mystical Northern Lights. Enjoying the view of these dazzling lights sitting in the heated wall tents or dancing around the camp fire lit in the open ground is the most memorable experience one can have.
Experience a Stay in the Quebec Ice Hotel
Stay in the Quebec Ice Hotel is one experience which one must have during the visit to Canada in Winters. Located on the outskirts of the Quebec city, this hotel is truly an ephemeral work of art as it is built from scratch in December every year and is disintegrated in April.
Everything including the walls and furniture in this hotel is made of snow and ice. Just imagine how would it feel like sleeping on the beds made of ice covered with deer furs or having a cocktail served in the glass made of ice?
This hotel houses in it a chapel (where splendid weddings take place), a cinema, and a bar - all carved out of ice and snow. Crystalline ice sculptures, dazzling décor, and impressive interior lightening is something which will definitely last in your memories through the life as a fairytale experience.
Attend the Biggest Winter Carnival of the World
'Quebec Winter Carnival' is the reason why lots of tourists from all over the world flock to this beautiful Canadian city in winters. This carnival is held for around 17 days starting end of January till mid February every year. This is a perfect place to celebrate snowy winters with ice skating, sleigh rides, night parades, outdoor concerts, and lot more fun.
This is the biggest winter carnival of the world and is a fun place for kids. Gigantic Ferris wheel at the Plains of Abraham, just a short distance from the main venue, is a great hit amongst kids and families. Apart from the Ferris wheel, kids also enjoy the great ice slide at the fairgrounds of the Plains of Abraham. Snow rafting is another great adventure for adults. There is an ice skating rink located at the D'Youville, a place just close by the main fairgrounds, where you can indulge yourself in this adventure activity. Other main attraction of the Quebec Winter Carnival is the Ice Palace which looks magnificently beautiful during night.
At the carnival, an International Snow Sculpture event is also organized where all the visitors can get the opportunity to see the snow sculptures being carved. You will be amazed to see the skills, innovation and creativity of the snow artists carving the sculptures.
Before planning a trip to this incredible event, do not forget to take a look at the event chart for the season.
Take a Thrilling Walk Across the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
One of the most popular tourist attractions in Canada is the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park located in Vancouver. The main touristy part of this park is the 70 metres high Capilano Suspension Bridge suspended over the Capilano Canyon. This bridge links two sides of the West Coast rainforest and is an ideal way to enjoy the beauty and serenity of the area. Other ways to explore the park are through treetop walkways and the thrilling cliff walk.
Visit the Polar Bear Capital of the World - Churchill, Manitoba
Have you ever experienced a wild Polar Bear Arctic Safari? If no, then Churchill in Manitoba is a perfect sub-arctic town situated on the shores of the Hudson Bay where you can go for this wild adventure of sighting Polar Bears in Arctic Canada during early October to mid November. You will be taken for the polar bear viewing tours on the world famous unique tundra vehicles called the 'Tundra Buggies' that can easily move on the snowy terrain. Apart from polar bear viewing, you can even go for the Beluga Whale watching tours at Churchill.
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