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Canada captivates travelers with its immense scale, pristine wilderness, and multicultural cities that feel both cosmopolitan and close to nature. From the dramatic Rocky Mountains in Alberta and the glacier-fed lakes of Banff and Jasper to the coastal beauty of British Columbia, the country offers a remarkable mix of outdoor adventure and urban exploration. Cities such as Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, and Quebec City add distinctive character, blending world-class dining, arts, and history with easy access to parks, waterfronts, and seasonal festivals.
Highlights include scenic train journeys, wildlife watching, hiking, skiing, canoeing, and road trips through some of North America’s most spectacular landscapes. Travelers can experience Niagara Falls, the Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia, the northern lights in parts of Yukon and the Northwest Territories, and French-Canadian culture in Quebec. Practical tips: Canada is vast, so internal flights or careful route planning are important; weather varies greatly by region and season, so pack in layers; and booking accommodations, national park stays, and summer transport well in advance is highly recommended, especially during peak travel months.
The best time to visit Canada is from July to September, when travel popularity peaks and the weather is generally warm, pleasant, and ideal for sightseeing, national parks, and road trips. October is also a strong option for fewer crowds and beautiful fall foliage, while summer remains the best all-around season for first-time visitors.
Just before 6, we were ready in front of the hotel and waiting for our Uber, which was supposed to take us to the rental car station at the airport. Our driver appeared right on...
It was 4:20 AM and I was feeling great. But since I'm on vacation, I naturally stayed in bed a bit longer, played around on my phone, and started writing the blog. The Wi-Fi here...
4:40 AM the alarm rang, 5:00 AM meeting point at the car and off we went towards Frankfurt Höchst, great where we rented an underground parking space via ich-parke-billiger.de....
The entry today is probably going to be quite dull. Besides the game in the evening, nothing was planned. And after yesterday's economics class, that was completely okay. I also...
Today, we were abruptly awakened by the alarm clock. Time to pack our bags, quickly sprint to Café Olympico for a hot chocolate to wake up, grab some croissants for the ride, and...
Boston has a rich history as a center of the American Revolution.
Acadia is located in the North Atlantic, many thousands of kilometers from Europe and halfway between the equator and the North Pole. If someone sets sail in Brittany, France,
In the middle of the night, we heard noises around our camper. Julian carefully unzipped his window and peered outside. Only a few meters from...
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Icefield Parkway
On Sunday, we first tidied up the apartment, said goodbye to Stevie, and then started our road trip. Our first overnight stop was at Britannia Beach, near Squamish. So far, so...
Toronto awaited us today. However, there was a brief introduction to the topic of breakfast eggs first. Next time, Sunny-Side-Up and Over-Hard will no longer be foreign words 🥚....
It is already eleven o'clock in the evening. I believe this will really be the shortest entry. I'll tell you more tomorrow. Our journey to the island was very pleasant, and we...
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Icefield Parkway
On Sunday, we first tidied up the apartment, said goodbye to Stevie, and then started our road trip. Our first overnight stop was at Britannia Beach, near Squamish. So far, so...
Sleeping in a real bed, taking a really hot shower, and having the toilet all to oneself - that's a kind of luxury that one does not have while camping, and it becomes truly...
Good morning Calgary. Today was a day to sleep in. After the long day yesterday and nothing but hockey today, that can be allowed 😊 Here at the hotel, we have breakfast...
Woke up, took a look out the window and oh, winter is back 😍 My plan for today was Mount Royal and a detour to RÉSO, the underground city here in Montreal. Checked what the best...
Today it was once again an early start. The booked tour began at nine o'clock, and before that we had to unload the car and pack everything into the suitcases. This was the first...
or anything. Very efficient. Very reliable. However, what we really don't like: these typical North American comforters - it ALWAYS consists of a sheet with some kind of wrapped...
About the Haines from Alaska to Yukon
Animals, little animals, and once again animals... There was also snow
The search for a free campsite...
14.7.24 Day 2: Off to Victoria! After our first breakfast outside the RV by the sea, we drive to Butchart Gardens. We are among the first visitors this morning. The RV/bus...
After receiving some concerned messages last week because we forgot about the time difference, we are now writing the blog on Saturday evening ;-) We are thrilled that you have...
Today we started the day in a completely chill manner. I woke up shortly after 7. Checked the pool times and headed straight there. Okay, first I took a few laps around the 2nd...
For the last days of our East Canada trip, we felt drawn back to Cape Breton Island. To the place that had captivated us most throughout the journey. This time, we primarily...
Another highlight of our trip to Eastern Canada was the Hopewell Rocks. When we arrived, it was low tide, meaning you can actually walk on the seafloor. Right where water would be...
🍁 Canada, get ready, Ursula and I are coming! ✈️🦄 Nine months after our last big adventure in Vietnam, it’s time again: Pack
The next farewell was upon us as we left Algonquin Park. It’s a truly great area for hiking or canoeing. But our next and last highlight was coming up: Niagara Falls. So it was...
After spending the first night in our cell surprisingly peacefully, breakfast was served in the former chapel. In keeping with the ambiance, today we got to know the Bagel...
After arriving quite early yesterday, we quickly went to a laundromat. Nearby, we found a great pizzeria. Three Germans dining in an Italian pizzeria in the French part of...
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