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Map of cities in Canada
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Map of cities and regions in Canada
Fantastic City Tours and Excursions in Canada
Top sights in Canada
Chartwell-house
From the series “Houses of Famous People and Stars Currently Open to Tourists”
The old homestead of Winston Churchill, which is located in the small British town of Chartwell, is now accessible to all visitors. The farm is of great architectural value, besides, the farmhouse preserves many unique historical artefacts and personal belongings of the great politician. The unchanging form has been preserved in the painting studio, in which Churchill loved to spend time. In the magnificent court, the politician spent the last 40 years of his life and personally cares for the good condition of the establishment and the adjacent territory. The farmhouse is located in the incredibly beautiful area, next to the large lake, and is surrounded by the large landscape park. When the politician lived with his wife in the house, she personally chose the plants for the park. In … Read all
Thor Peak
From the series “Best Extreme Places on Earth for Thrill Lovers”
The high mountains attract the followers of the active recreation and the nerve kitzel. The goal of numerous courageous mountaineers from all over the world is the Mount Thor, located on the Baffin Island, in Canada. This inaccessible granite mountain, whose height is about 1 250 meters, is considered to be the highest vertical slope on the earth. The slope of the mountain is only 105 degrees. The ascent to the Thornberg is certainly a dangerous and complicated adventure even for the first-class climbers. However, the dangerous vertical slope is not the only obstacle waiting for the mountaineer. The frequent stone cases make the ascent to the mountain more important and force many athletes to renounce their courageous and determined intentions. The high granite mountain was named to … Read all
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Culture of regions in Canada
Montreal
The most impressive attraction of the city is Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal. It is a masterpiece of Neo-Gothic architecture. Besides, it is the first church built in the territory of the city (in 1672). In 1824, the Irish architect James O'Donnell projected a new church that replaced the basilica of 1672. In 1872, the construction was completed and the world saw the biggest church in North America. Its interior designed by John Redpath is impressive too. In 1978, the shrine was destroyed by … Read more 
Toronto
Toronto is ready to offer its guests some fascinating excursions. It would take more than one day to see all attractions of the city. The most recognizable landmark is the CN Tower, every year it is visited by more than two million tourists. The tower was built in 1976. It is the tallest architectural structure in the world (its height is 553 meters). Visitors are invited to relax in the beautiful restaurant or on the observation deck located at an altitude of 340 meters. Another interesting … Read more
Quebec City
The majestic Théâtre Capitole that was first opened to the public in 1903 is now a delightful place to satisfy aesthetic and spiritual needs. The architect who worked on its construction was Walter Painter, and today the building pleases the eye with its magnificence and gorgeous appearance - it seems that nobles might live here. But it is worth noting that they lived in houses like Maison Henry-Stuart. Everything contributes to this: authentic household items, interior and exterior, as well … Read more
Vancouver
The University of British Columbia impresses from the very first minutes, with its interesting architecture. This majestic building was built in 1908 and houses one of the most prestigious universities of Canada – a fact that becomes clear when your gaze falls upon the university building. There is another amazing building, which from an architectural viewpoint was constructed in the form of residential buildings. It was once upon a time occupied by a hotel. We are here, referring to none … Read more
Calgary
Calgary is an amazing city of contrasts. Here tourists will find modern skyscrapers next to unique historical monuments, museums and galleries. Visitors of the city will be surely interested in visiting Calgary Science Centre, one of the world's largest interactive museums. The center consists of 35 halls, each of which is dedicated to a certain topic. Visitors usually call Discovery Hall the most interesting one. Here attendants can learn about possibilities of modern multimedia systems. Do not … Read more
Banff
Banff is a relatively young city that was founded a little over a hundred years ago. Today, travelers come here not for historical attractions but for natural beauty and great opportunities for active recreation. Nevertheless, you will have a chance to diversify your leisure time by visiting interesting museums and historical sites. Banff got the status of a prestigious thermal resort at the end of the 19th century when the first luxury hotels opened here. The historic Fairmont Banff Springs … Read more
Ottawa
One of Ottawa's most remarkable landmarks is Rideau Hall, the official residence of the monarch and the Governor General of Canada, where important public affairs are discussed and conducted. The building began to fulfill its current function in 1867. Until 1855, the estate was owned by the family of businessman Thomas McKay (for this reason, the residence is often referred to as "McKay's Castle"). McKay also initiated the construction of mills at Rideau Falls, which thus made him one of the … Read more
Edmonton
Once being the largest trade center, Edmonton is known as the center of culture and the hub of many attractions. Its main symbol is the Royal Alberta Museum taking visitors since 1967 and holding a huge collection of unique items. The room of cultural exhibits introduces traditions and customs of local people. There is room of flora and fauna in the museum; its exhibition is devoted to the diversity of local nature. Interesting interactive exhibits are represented in the Room of Natural History. … Read more
