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Canada: Landscapes will never forget

Canada Travel Guide

Introduction canadacanada, a country located in North America, extending from the Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic Oceans. It is the second highest country in the world, sharing borders with the United States. Ranked while almost half the territory of North America.

The Canadian federation is composed of ten provinces and three territories, and is a bilingual nation, has English and French as official languages.

Canada is an industrial and advanced nation, a pioneer in technology, energy self-sufficient thanks to its extensive deposits of fossil fuels and generation of large nuclear and hydroelectric power. It is one of the most developed countries, Canada has a diversified economy, which makes it independent for its large deposits and abundant natural resources and trade, particularly with the United States.

   

The population density, 3.3 inhabitants per square kilometer is among the lowest in the world. The most densely populated part of the country is the area of Quebec City and Windsor corridor, (located in southern Quebec and Ontario) at the shores of the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River.

Canada has a long coastline, east, north and west, has eight distinct forest regions, including extensive area on the Canadian Shield taiga. The vastness and variety of geography, ecology, vegetation and topography of Canada, resulting in a wide variety of climates throughout the country. Also because of its large size, Canada has more lakes than any other country, so it also contains much of the fresh water reserves in the world. There are also fresh-water glaciers which in the Coast Mountains and the Rocky Mountains.

The average temperature in winter and summer varies by location. Winters can be harsh in many regions of the country, especially in the interior provinces and prairie, where a continental climate is experienced.

For its vastness, the country has a varied topography and important climatic differences, which favors a diverse flora and fauna. Much of the Canadian territory is covered by forests of timber, highlighting cedar, pine and maple; there are areas dominated by broad meadows. The fauna is very similar to that of Asia and Northern Europe, which can be found among many carnivores, bears, wolves, cougars, coyotes, etc. In the Arctic wildlife is typical of tundra and dwell therein variety of seals and polar bears, while in the flora lichens and mosses predominate. In some regions may be hedgehogs, moles and beavers and numerous rodents. Some areas of Canada are also home to reindeer, elk and antelope.

 

Canada's culture has been influenced by the traditions and customs of the French, English and Indian cultures. Across the country, you can find several ways, linguistic, artistic and musical distinctive cultural expressions each region.

Aside from the indigenous Canadian culture has been greatly influenced by immigrants from around the world, that is why most people perceive Canada as a multicultural nation.

We recommend hiring a personal travel insurance that covers medical expenses as foreign healthcare is not free and involves high costs.

Travel to Canada to discover the beauty of the east coast, with the most interesting points and with the additional advantage of spending night in Niagara Falls.

Day 1 Spain / Toronto

Departure flight to Toronto. Rest of the day. We recommend visiting the Entertainment district, between the King and Queen streets, most dynamic place in Toronto nightlife, the upscale neighborhood of Yorkville or the port area, with its vibrant activity.

Day 2 Toronto / Niagara (125 km)

Breakfast. Panoramic tour of this city, the largest in Canada and financial center, the Old and New Town Hall (stop), University Avenue, the provincial parliament (stop), the distinguished Yorkville district and Chinatown, second largest in Canada. Photo stop to admire the CN Tower from the outside, the tallest freestanding structure in the world with 553.33 m. Then we will go to Niagara-on-the-Lake. We will have one hour to stroll along its main street before continuing to Niagara by the panoramic road along the river of the same name. Also take a trip aboard the Hornblower * "will lead us to the foot of the shoe that form the famous waterfalls. (Optional buffet lunch at a restaurant overlooking the falls). Free time in the night to visit the illuminated falls.

 

Day 3 Falls / Thousand Islands / Ottawa (530 km)

Breakfast. We leave early in the TransCanada Highway to Ottawa, with a stop at a "Truck Stop" where truckers stop for pictures of these giant vehicles. Continue to the Thousand Islands area, one of the most beautiful in the country, where we take a one hour ride by boat to admire their mansions in the birth of the San Lorenzo River. Continue to the capital. Optional dinner.

Day 4 Ottawa / Quebec (439 km)

Breakfast. Continuing the tour of the city: the Cathedral, the residence of the Prime Minister, the Governor-General who represents Queen Elizabeth II and the Rideau Canal. During the months of July and August will witness the changing of the guard on Parliament Hill. Outside of July and August, we will visit walk from Parliament Hill. Departure for Quebec across the Ottawa River. Accommodation and free time. Optional dinner at the restaurant Le Grand.

Day 5 Quebec

Breakfast. We suggest an optional excursion where you can discover the enchanting Island of Orleans, where you can observe the boiling of these farmers and their beautiful villages, the Costa de Beaupre their true path and old farmhouses, the Grand Canyon of Santa Ana with its beautiful waterfall in a natural setting. The Montmorency Falls with its 83 meters high are higher than Niagara. A tour of contrasts that will surely satisfy the most demanding. Optional lunch at Sant-Angelo Tarttoria. In the afternoon, visit the oldest city in the country, the walled city, upper and lower, Plaza de Armas, the Plains of Abraham also called Battlegrounds, Cape Diamond, the Promenade des Gouverneurs, Royal Plaza and the Parliament of the province.

6th Quebec

Breakfast. Free day. Optionally recommend a whale watching excursion to Tadoussac. (Output in a northerly direction along the coast of the San Lorenzo River to reach the village of Tadoussac. Upon reaching the confluence of the Saguenay River will take a boat trip 3 hours for whale watching). Return to Quebec.

Day 7 Quebec / La Maurice / Montreal (290 km)

Breakfast. This morning we went to this legendary region. Visit a museum where they learn about the life of legendary lumberjack and hard work. We continue trip to Montreal, known for its fine cuisine and nightlife city. Upon arrival, we will begin the visit: the Olympic stadium (stop), the Biodome, the French Quarter, St-Laurent Street, the main city with its many restaurants, the neighborhood of the Golden Square Mile Montreal where today is the famous McGill University, the elegant Westmount, the Oratorio San Jose. The park of Monte Real, where we stop at the viewpoint of lovers. On the way to see the neighborhood Old Montreal Le Plateau Mont Royal, one of the most popular. The Plaza de Armas (stop), where the Basilica of Notre Dame de Montreal. Cartier Square and the City of Montreal. (Optional lunch). Rest of the day.

Day 8 Montreal / Spain

Breakfast. Free time until the transfer to the airport for your flight back to Spain. Overnight on board.

Day 9 Spain

arrival