Canada - nature, cities and adventure!

Toronto

Flying high or going underground? You can do both in vibrant Toronto. First up to the 553-metre-high CN Tower, then down to the 28-kilometre-long underground pedestrian zone. In addition to numerous theaters and musicals, Toronto also offers something for sports fans. Visit the Hockey Hall of Fame or a Toronto Maple Leafs game. Beaches, an amusement park and relaxation can be found on the Toronto Islands. The islands form their own district and are easily accessible by ferry. Indulge in culinary delights and find your favorite spot.

Niagara Falls

Just over an hour's drive - or two hours by train - from Toronto is probably Canada's most famous attraction and one of North America's most popular travel destinations: Niagara Falls. Located directly on the border with the USA, the waterfalls mark the point where the Niagara River, which connects Lake Ontario and Lake Erie, plunges some 57 meters into the depths. The Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side in particular, with their characteristic semi-circular shape, are one of the most famous natural spectacles in the world and attract around 18 million travelers from all over the world every year. Numerous attractions and adventures around the falls offer a comprehensive experience for families with children. No trip to Canada is complete without a visit here!

Montreal

Where Iroquois and Europeans once fought merciless battles, where Expo 1967 attracted 50 million visitors, where medieval old town meets modern lifestyle and English meets French, often within the same sentence. Today you will find one of the liveliest cities in Canada. From Mont Royal, you can keep an overview of the exciting second largest city in Canada. But what you can't see from there is a must-see, at least in the winter months: when it gets really cold, a total of 32 kilometers of underground shopping arcades with pleasant temperatures and hundreds of stores beckon. Above ground, numerous artificial ice rinks await ice-skating enthusiasts.

Quebec

Although the capital of the province of the same name is one of the smaller cities in Canada, it has a very special charm due to its 90% French-speaking population. Quebec is considered to be the most European city in North America, which is due to the fact that some of its 19th century buildings are still well preserved. The old town with its fortifications, originally built to protect the city from the English, is now a World Heritage Site. Speaking of English: you won't get far here with this language, but if you speak a little French, you can discover some real highlights, especially when it comes to the excellent cuisine.

Atlantic Provinces

The four Atlantic provinces of Canada are just as diverse as those on the mainland. Newfoundland and Labrador is the northernmost province. Almost untouched landscapes with mountains, lakes and wild rivers characterize the mainland part, the Labrador Peninsula, while the island of Newfoundland is criss-crossed by fjords and barren plateaus. In early summer, you can marvel at icebergs passing by in the sea from here. The rural Prince Edward Island in the Gulf of St. Lawrence impresses with its scenic beauty. Stroll along the endless beaches. Seafood specialties in a restaurant in one of the many small fishing villages are a culinary delight. Cross the famous Confederation Bridge to reach New Brunswick, the largest of the provinces, with the famous Bay of Fundy to the south - the highest tidal difference in the world. Enjoy fantastic views of the sea and the whales cavorting there from the numerous coastal roads. The impressive orange-yellow foliage of the forests during Indian summer, picturesque lighthouses and colorful houses, wooded lake landscapes and outdoor activities in Kejimkujik National Park and the capital Halifax are just some of the highlights of the province of Nova Scotia.

Ontario

The province of Ontario - where the capital of Canada, Ottawa, is located - is able to impress with its rich flora and fauna. Especially in the region's numerous national parks. The world-famous Niagara Falls pour their masses of water down on mesmerized visitors every day. In general, water plays a dominant role here. Located on four of the five Great Lakes, bordering Hudson Bay, the Ottawa River and the St. Lawrence River, the province was aptly named "sparkling water" by the indigenous people.

Ottawa

The federal capital of Canada is beautifully situated on the river of the same name and can be discovered on foot. The impressive Parliament House and the numerous museums and events are very popular. Many of the official buildings are in the British Gothic Revival style and are thus strongly reminiscent of buildings in England. They are concentrated on Parliament Hill between the Rideau Canal and the Ottawa River. However, there are also some more modern buildings in the city. The Canadian National Gallery, for example, stands out with its glass-domed building from 1988. The neighboring town of Gatineau is also home to the "Canada's National Museum of History and Society", the most visited museum in Canada.


Nova Scotia

The wild and romantic peninsula in the Atlantic is enchanting with its rugged but beautiful coastline. The Bay of Fundy in particular is a natural experience in its own right: it has the highest tidal difference in the world, with a spring tide there can be as much as 16 meters between high and low tide! A world record, and also a particularly revealing playground for archaeologists. With up to 40,000 hectares of dry seabed, the mudflats repeatedly uncover fossils and interesting geological finds. Apart from this special place, the 297-kilometre-long, winding Cabot Trail ring road on Cape Breton Island is considered one of the most beautiful coastal roads in the world. And with a bit of luck, you might even spot whales while hiking along the coast.