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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.
After spending almost the entire day yesterday at the airport and on the plane, picking up Henni in Toronto, I am reporting today from the beautiful winter wonderland of Québec....
Dating back to 1608, Quebec City is one of the oldest cities in North America and very European in its cityscape. I'm sure it's pretty and beautiful and nice and interesting and...
With approximately -12 degrees in the night, it was very cold up in Jasper. After a hot night in my car (all liquids were frozen), I was happy to go back home for a few days in...
I'm running out of superlatives for this beautiful and diverse country. Today I drove the Icefields Parkway to the Athabasca Glacier. The entire road is 230 kilometers long and...
Today I continued...
On my last day...
This time we report on our experiences with the Canadian bus system and the non-existent driving skills of Canadians. Overall, we're pretty lucky with our connection to the...
Sorry for the unsightly photos.
07.02.2018 As expected according to weather forecasts and Cathy's assessment, the temperatures in the morning are still above freezing and the clouds have not cleared. Although...
Downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing
I remembered that no date had been mentioned for a while. Arrival in Calgary was on November 15th and was planned until November 20th. This means you can settle in somewhat...
Part 1 of my eventful November took me to Victoria
On Wednesday, after a long day, I finally arrived in Vancouver, Canada at 22:00 at the airport. The flight was delayed, so I spent a total of about 4 hours at the gate 🙈 (Air...
The last week of my incredible journey... Since I had booked my return flight from Vancouver from the very beginning, there was a city trip at the end. From Cancun, I flew to...
The next few days passed more or less slowly, as we had to do rather boring work: this included painting, cleaning the stables, and sweeping the halls. Everything to make the...
After a cozy but long drive (2 hours waiting for the ferry), we arrived at our hotel Wedgewood. First, we checked in, and then we dropped off the car at the airport. We took the...
Today is a rest day for us and we enjoy our breakfast while 2 machines are running laundry 😅 Around noon, we drive to the nearby Sicamous Beach and soak up the sun while...
To get there before the "crowds" we left at around 8am. About 15 minutes to the Rainbow Bridge $5 Maud on the US side, passport control on the Canadian side 😆 also quite...
Cathy's Bus
Hello everyone, we have now arrived in Ontario, were in Canada's capital Ottawa, then in the museum village "Upper Canada Village" and are currently staying with a distant...
Hello, now we are finally "properly" on the road in the north of Nova Scotia. Everything has worked out for the most part. It is a moving moment to drive here in our own camper...
Summary of last weekend: breathtaking! For us we went to Niagara Falls, where we met up with Cornell, so: we met Pauline again 🤯🥳 Of course that was the highlight anyway ;)...
which can be described as Canada's national dish(?). We certainly tried it as well. I'm definitely a big fan of Montreal, but I believe the city is even more beautiful with...
Our journey continues. From New Brunswick to Cap Breton. We are amazed by the scenery and still by the people here. Cap Breton is like the Black Forest by the sea. We find a...
Today my day started at half past 5, because I wanted to secure a parking space at one of the most popular lakes here in the national park. Said and done. Still a bit rumpled...
Morning glory, mountains, cute animals
After an uncomplicated journey to Frankfurt, we arrived at the hotel and treated ourselves to a small snack on site (baked potato with pulled chicken and nachos). Completely...