Canada sightseeing. Travel guide - attractions, sights, nature and touristic places
Canada is a beautiful country that charms its guests with numerous cosy towns, amazing places of interest and landmarks. The majority of sights are located in Ottawa. This is the place where one can see the building of the Parliament and the Tower of Peace that is located nearby. Fans of shopping should visit ByWard Market that is so big that it occupies several quarters. There are a few dozen of museums in Ottawa – the Canadian Museum of Nature, the Museum of Modern Photography, the Museum of Science, National Gallery of Canada, Canada’s Cold War Museum, National Museum of Aeronautics, Bytown Museum, Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, and many other exhibition halls and galleries.
One of the most luxurious hotels in Canada is Oak Bay Beach in Victoria. The hotel is located on the oceanfront. All guests can use the Spa and …
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Despite the fact that Canada has a relatively short history, lovers of historical hotels will find themselves a great place to relax. One such hotel …
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Montreal is also a popular travel destination due to numerous medieval buildings and religious shrines. The most famous landmarks here are Notre Dame Church, Palace of Justice, St. Josef Chapel, Saint George’s Church, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Finally, Ramezay Castle is considered the most beautiful building of the 18th century in the city. Nowadays, the castle is used to hold exhibitions of the Museum of History.
Canada is a multinational state and therefore the country has an assortment of holidays. In addition to the states, in many regions their own …
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History and Entertainment
Throughout hundreds of years, indigenous Indian tribes resided on the Canadian territory. Most of them were almost erased due to tribal wars in the 15th century. Approximately, about 200 000 people resided on the territory of the present country at that time. The indigenous population decrease was caused not only by never-ending conflicts between tribes, but also by an epidemic of virus diseases taking place when European conquerors came to the continent.
One of the first Europeans who reached this place were French people. Famous navigator Jacques Cartier contributed immensely to the exploration of new lands. The beginning of the 16th century was characterized by the period of the Spanish colonization. Great Britain was interested in new lands much later, as its first settlements were formed in the second half of the 18th century. This fact did not prevent Great Britain from gaining control of the new land. Canada became independent of it in 1982.
Canada is one of the largest countries in the world, its size second only to Russia. Its nature is unusually beautiful and diverse. The lower part of …
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Some of the distinguishing features of the country are unique nature attractions. In the vicinity of large cities, there are amazing national parks and reserves that have not been affected by the civilization. The oldest national park in Canada is Banff. On its territory, precious thermal springs were also found. Now, the park includes an excellent thermal center that is popular not only with tourists, but also with local residents.
Canada is a huge country. It is the world’s second-largest country by total area and by land area. This results in a large number of districts and a …
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National and city parks of Canada
♥ Provincial Park 'Abitibi-De-Troyes Provincial Park' . On the map Photos
♥ Provincial Park 'Adam Creek Provincial Nature Reserve' . On the map Photos
♥ A - Park 'Adams lake marine park' . On the map Photos
♥ A - Park 'Adams lake park-bush creek site' . On the map Photos
♥ A - Park 'Akamina-kishinena park' . On the map Photos
♥ Provincial Park 'Abitibi-De-Troyes Provincial Park' . On the map Photos
♥ Provincial Park 'Adam Creek Provincial Nature Reserve' . On the map Photos
♥ A - Park 'Adams lake marine park' . On the map Photos
♥ A - Park 'Adams lake park-bush creek site' . On the map Photos
♥ A - Park 'Akamina-kishinena park' . On the map Photos
Castles of Canada
♥ Castle 'Casa Loma' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Castle Kilbride' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Chateau St. Louis' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Chelster Hall' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Chorley Park' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Casa Loma' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Castle Kilbride' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Chateau St. Louis' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Chelster Hall' . On the map Photos
♥ Castle 'Chorley Park' . On the map Photos
Famous and uniques places in Canada from our review series
National Gallery of Canada
From the series “Famous buildings of Postmodern architecture”
The building of the National Gallery of Canada is also sure to appeal to those who are not indifferent to the postmodern style. This museum is considered the leading one in the country today. A huge collection of graphics, sculptures, paintings, and photographs is stored in it. The museum's collection began to form in 1880. It has been located in the current building since 1988. The museum's modest display occupied several rooms in the Supreme Court building at the end of the 19th century.
Its collection grew rapidly. Therefore, the decision to transfer it to the Victoria Memorial Museum was made in 1911. The gallery moved to a new location once again in 1962. It took one of the vacant buildings on Elgin Street. The museum got its building only in 1988. The spectacular glass and granite … Read all
Its collection grew rapidly. Therefore, the decision to transfer it to the Victoria Memorial Museum was made in 1911. The gallery moved to a new location once again in 1962. It took one of the vacant buildings on Elgin Street. The museum got its building only in 1988. The spectacular glass and granite … Read all
Moose Jaw
From the series “Unbelievable Underground Mini-Cities”
Moose Jaw, located on the territory of Canadian village Saskatchewan, has an outstanding history of the building. This region has a very severe climate. The coldest period there is long-lasting winters. At the beginning of the 20th century, Moose Jaw was a huge industrial city. The underground buildings have appeared there especially for workers. In winter they could go from one part of the city to another in quite comfortable conditions.
In the first part of the 20th century, in Canada forced the dry law and it is not surprising that the underground streets became an attractive place for gangsters and illegal sellers of alcoholic beverages. Within several years, the underground city has turned into a small Las Vegas. Locals came here for buying alcoholic drinks, playing in gambling … Read all
In the first part of the 20th century, in Canada forced the dry law and it is not surprising that the underground streets became an attractive place for gangsters and illegal sellers of alcoholic beverages. Within several years, the underground city has turned into a small Las Vegas. Locals came here for buying alcoholic drinks, playing in gambling … Read all
Alеrt
From the series “15 Sparsely Populated Places for Solitude with Wildlife”
The Canadian Alert village is the most northern settlement in the world. There live less than 10 people. By the way, the village has a huge military base and the Meteorological Watch Office. That’s why in the village live about 70 soldiers and some groups of researchers. Tourists visit this remote village with severe climate once in a lifetime.
The first Meteorological Watch first was built there in 1950. The huge military base appeared there within 8 years. The nearby Canadian city is Edmond. It is located in 3 500 kilometres from the northern village. Summer is not long there, only in July and August the temperature goes above zero.
The coldest month is February. At this time temperature goes lower than 50 degrees Celsius below zero. Notwithstanding the severe conditions, Alert … Read all
All unique sightseeing Canada
The first Meteorological Watch first was built there in 1950. The huge military base appeared there within 8 years. The nearby Canadian city is Edmond. It is located in 3 500 kilometres from the northern village. Summer is not long there, only in July and August the temperature goes above zero.
The coldest month is February. At this time temperature goes lower than 50 degrees Celsius below zero. Notwithstanding the severe conditions, Alert … Read all
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