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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.
Red Rock Canyon
Um uns mit den Fels- und Klettergraden in Kanada vertraut zu machen, haben wir uns das Klettergebiet Mount Baldy als ersten Spot ausgewählt. Dort genossen wir das schöne...
After three weeks of waiting for the bus, we finally got it. To avoid losing more time, we immediately set off towards the west. On the Trans Canada Highway, we pass many...
We start the day with a hike to the waterfall. The trail follows the raging river and after 1.5 kilometers, we reach the falls. It has a lot of water and the power of the water...
7:00 the alarm goes off. Today at 10 o'clock we will receive the camper. At 8:30 Lyft sends a cancellation for the planned pickup, great, that's a good start to the day. But at...
Thursday, 23.06.2022 We start in Radium Hot Springs towards Banff and cross Sinclair Pass. At the top of the pass is a very beautiful emerald green lake (Lake Olive)....
The nineteenth day (26.09.2021)
02/05/20 Cold....it's cold! After we cooked and heated in the compact castle last night, it is still cold this morning. Before getting up, we turn on the heater. But the view...
Montreal is the largest city in the province of Quebec and the second largest city in all of Canada. My sightseeing in this city began on Monday, December 16, 2019. The oldest...
The city of Quebec is located in the province of the same name, Quebec, and is one of the French-speaking areas in Canada. The center of Quebec is surrounded by a wall that...
The City Hall is the largest administrative building in Eastern Canada and is also responsible for the districts of Dartmouth and Bedford. Since 1996, both districts have been...
After sleeping for a long time on Wednesday, 04.12., I started sightseeing in Charlottetown on Prince Edward Island in the afternoon. From now on, I only have a 5-hour time...
Today we drive through hilly inland to reach the St. Lawrence River from Gaspe. The first thing we notice are the many signs indicating hunting grounds and fishing spots along...
This morning, the sun disappeared for the first time and we are driving through drizzly rain. So we decide to start with indoor activities and visit Jost Vineyards...
It's the weekend and we were exploring the East. First, we visited St. Anne Canyon, stopped by the beach, and enjoyed the views. It was a beautiful autumn day, which became...
Today we have a longer drive ahead of us to Baddeck on Cape Breton Island. On the beautiful Marinedrive we take plenty of time for photo stops. At...
Every few years we are drawn to Canada: endless open spaces, a feeling of freedom, and spectacular landscapes are one reason, another is our 'almost family': Karen with...
The morning in Valemount didn't look very promising for the day ahead. Especially today, dry and at best a little sunny weather would be desirable, especially since we had...
After a turbulent journey, we had a turbulent week. On Wednesday evening, we had to urgently take a foal to the vet due to an infection. We took it back to the ranch and Tanya...
After a long journey with some problems, I finally made it to Tanya and Robert's ranch on Monday. After that, I had a cozy afternoon, Tanya showed me everything and I watched...
~ April 9th to 18th, 2019 ~ Hello hello, I am back! I thought I would try to revive my blog now that spring is here. Somehow, I never managed to post anything during the...
There hasn't been a single day go by That I haven't wondered what it would be like If I could just stop thinking 'bout yesterday 'Cause I know all of my tomorrows start today ...
We have a leisurely breakfast at Tim Hortons (where else) and set off on the about 80km drive to Halifax. First a stop at Waverley Inn to drop off our luggage and then we walk...
At night it gets quite chilly, so I get the duvet from the second bed on the gallery. We get up around 8am, have breakfast from our own supplies with a view of Alma, the harbor...
Rain - all day! Once again. Today we had to check out in Canmore, as we would be leaving Banff National Park and heading to Yoho National Park. We had planned to see a few...
After a 1:40hr ferry ride from Nanaimo to Horseshoe Bay, I start driving on the 'Sea to Sky' highway towards Squamish (a really friendly place known for climbing, wind &...
Today we had another long drive ahead of us. The Rockies were getting closer and today was supposed to be our first day there. But first, we had to make our way from Clearwater...
Empress Hotel
Fr, 08/03/18 Today we continue east from Ottawa to Montréal and thus into the French part of Canada. The approximately 200km journey can be almost entirely done on the highway....
Kid's Choice! Lisa really wanted to go to a bookstore again. She was looking for a specific comic. So we visited almost every bookstore and comic store we could find. Berni...