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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 journey to Toronto itself was an experience. My first flight from Charlotte to NY La Guardia was delayed by 40 minutes. The transit time there would have been 'normal' 1...
View from the hotel balcony
Today we set off early with our packed car on the highway towards our next destination: Jasper. But on the way, we had an appointment: a ride with a special off-road bus, the Ice...
Today, just like always so far, the weather was perfect, and we set off early towards Yoho National Park. Emerald Lake: Peace and Turquoise Water First, we
And once again, we set off early: pick up the rental car and head to Niagara Falls. What is there to say about a tourist attraction that everyone knows? Except, of course, that...
Still in sync with German time, we woke up early. In the still moderately filled hotel restaurant, we enjoyed a good breakfast before setting out to explore the city. Cu
Early start and minor mishaps at the airport We set off towards Frankfurt before half past nine – unusually early for us, but the nervousness before the big adventure dro
Hello everyone, we have arrived back at the Atlantic, first at Fundy National Park. The Bay of Fundy has the highest tidal range in the world at 16 meters. The main town, Alma,...
Finally, it was time to leave LA for Toronto. I landed at the international airport in Toronto at 9 in the morning and immediately made my way to the city center, where my...
Happy Birthday to Juliane:-) To make her day special, we asked the chef Jimmi if he could decorate a table. Jimmi was very friendly and went all out, getting balloons, stickers,...
Today we were in Banff and walked almost 12 km. It was quite a challenge, especially for the girls. First we went to the Fenland Trail, which was a 2 km circular route. On the...
Hello, we just got a warning on our cell phone that a severe storm is approaching in the Dryden and Vermilion Bay area, right in front of us. The Canadian government is warning...
Hello everyone, first of all thank you for the many visits to our blog and the friendly comments. We have now arrived in Quebec City after more than 2000 km and are in a...
On the last day we went back to Victoria, but of course not without a few stops. We first did a Wild Pacific Trail around Sooke, which had every kind of path and ran right along...
Victoria already blew me away, but Tofino, or rather the route there, really topped it. We left Victoria and first went to beautiful waterfalls in the middle of fantastic...
The road trip has started and the first two days are already over. The first stop was in Algonquin Park with 2 days of hiking and both hikes were 15km each, so a bit strenuous...
Soooo, a lot happened: The Italian part of this cohort made us a proper Italian lasagna - although it looks terrible in the picture, it was extremely tasty! 10/10 We also...
Soooo, the first week at university is over! It's totally crazy here: the university simply has a built-in Starbucks, the "canteen" offers food prepared in front of you, be it...
This morning we headed to Niagara Falls. On the way there we stopped in the Niagara wine region for a wine tasting at Canada's only teaching winery, the "Niagara College...
After a three-hour drive through some interesting towns and through a sparsely populated area, we drove on to our next accommodation yesterday: a beautiful, modern wooden cabin...
After our first night in the self-catering chalet, we took it a little more leisurely today: after a delicious breakfast, we headed towards Lake Pyramid and walked a short...
...lives up to its name because you discover something new here every day. One day the grizzly mom is fishing right at the campground (on the other side of the river), the next...
The last few days I have been lying flat and had a fever. I couldn't do much, the weather didn't help either. When the raindrops pelt the camper, it's beautiful. I could rest...
April 21, 2023 The day started more or less with our last 'Canadian' breakfast. Tomorrow we'll have coffee and toast in our suite before we leave for Vancouver, and the day...
April 16, 2023 Today was a travel day, without any special sights or events. Just a drive from the Pacific side of the island to the east side and the "Strait of Georgia".... at...
April 14, 2023 This morning, we inspected our suite in light and discovered that we not only have a fully equipped kitchen, but also a washing machine and dryer. We will...
12. 04. 2023 People.... where should I start.... One highlight after another. The headline should actually be "Orcas & a room with a view" or "the day of upgrades". But one...
What next... It has gotten warmer here, significantly warmer. From originally -17 °C and below, we have now reached temperatures around freezing point. Quite a rapid increase....