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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.
The day started with - rain. So, a typical museum day. While the men headed to the 'Centre des Sciences de Montréal', I had something else planned: I visited the 'Barbie...
Gradually waking up – as much as that’s possible with a kindergarten in the house from 7 AM. Right after getting up, we received a warning on our phones: They were searching for...
To start: I updated yesterday's entry on Day 18 yesterday. We actually wanted to go to an amusement park today – but Perry was a bit sick, so we changed our plans. Instead of...
seems very special when you write it down.
Today we got up quite early – after all, we wanted to be on time with the whales. The meeting point was in Quebec. I actually didn’t feel like a three-hour bus ride, but I must...
While we sit here waiting for the taxi that is supposed to take us to the next car rental, I take the opportunity to share a few details about our accommodation....
I think today will be a short entry – somehow I’m completely exhausted. We had breakfast in our room – leftovers: yogurt, toast, ham. There’s always coffee in the room, which is...
On HW 97 and 24 to Clearwater
Lucky with Lake Moraine, spectacular trip to the Takakkaw Falls and breathtaking lakes..
Wedding, packing stress, breathing in Canadian air, admiring cowboy boots and the big city.
Potholes & Gravel Road: Adventure on the Stewart-Cassiar Hwy
In search of the glacier and the bears....
I don't know why I shouldn't do that either.
Hier könnt ihr unsere ersten Erfahrungen als Workawayer nachlesen. :)
On 04.03.2020 we took the bus to Vancouver. As mentioned in the previous report, the journey is quite short. The customs check takes a bit longer - about 30 minutes - and our...
Hi! After moving out of Carolyne's, we explored Downtown Calgary. Big cities are not for us, so we went to Prince's Island Park and hung up our hammocks there. We spent about 4...
On Tuesday, our flight to Vancouver, Canada finally took off. You can fly directly from Nadi, Fiji. The flight lasted 12 hours and we flew over the International Date Line. We...
The morning is glorious. It smells of fresh greenery, it feels new, clean - like Proban. Yes, Proban, no coffee without the smell of gas. The camper has everything we need and...
Today was another day for sleeping in. However, I was up early and immediately hit the hotel pool. It was really cool here with a large whirlpool and a view of Rogers Place. At 9...
After a somewhat short night, the alarm clock jolted us from our sleep. The suitcases were packed again, and off we went to breakfast. At 10 AM, our bus was ready to take us to...
Today, we left Ottawa and headed to Algonquin National Park. Here, we want to enjoy some nature and hiking. And maybe catch a glimpse of a moose in the wild. We're thankful to...
This morning meant an early rise for us. So, we set off right after breakfast at 7:30 AM. Our highlight today was nearly a two-hour drive away in Baie-Sainte-Catherine: Whale...
Onward to Quebec, that was our goal for today. And Montreal made our farewell easier. It was raining. Before we completely said goodbye, there were still two places we wanted to...
Before we set off towards Montréal, we chose something special. We took a helicopter ride over the 'Thousand Islands'.
Today it rained all day long. A perfect Sunday to chill. In the morning, we all got ready to go to church. Victor had cooked half the night and continued this morning right from...
Today is one of those days when I really don’t feel like writing. And yet I write – a little. Maybe just for that reason. Today, we casually entered a new province. Just like...
Today we simply slept in - after all, it's Sunday. And somehow the last few days have been quite busy. Mika naturally wanted to stick to his training plan - so we looked for a...