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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.
~ 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...
Sat, 28.07.18 At 9.30 a.m. my alarm clock called Andi goes off: 'Hey man, it's time to wake up'. We have to leave because today we're already heading from Niagara to Maynooth in...
Fr, 27.07.18 Today we leave Toronto and our hostel to start the actual Canada road trip. This means that we can pick up our vehicle. Before we start, we make our pasta in the...
Breakfast was delivered to our campsite shortly after 8:00 am. It was included in the RV rental package, along with the last night's stay at this campground 😊. Once everything...
Fortunately, no one bothered us at night. During daylight, the side street turned out to be a thoroughfare. Therefore, we could hear passing cars early in the morning. The girls...
Today it was once again time to rack up the kilometers. We wanted to get as close as possible to Vancouver (about 400 km). We first headed towards Merritt on Highway #97c. To my...
We had breakfast in the sun with pancakes 😋 and started planning the day when dark clouds appeared. Shortly after, it started raining heavily 😳. We considered leaving earlier...
Today we left the motorhome at the campground and used the bus connections in Banff. With the large camper, we would have had trouble finding a parking space anyway... Cave...
5.6. - 8.6. On June 5th, we took the bus from Seattle to Bellingham. Since we couldn't bring the bikes with us, we brought them up the day before by rental car (a little...
was so passiert ist, Leichtathletik, neue Gastschwester, Victoria
Today I took...
After checking out of my hotel in Montreal this morning, I embarked on a 280km car ride. I took this journey on the Chemin du Roy, also known as the King's Road. It runs along the...
On the day of my arrival...
My Easter holidays
15.02.2018 Today is our last day in Canada and we have to say goodbye to the Canadian winter and snow. The alarm clock doesn't ring until 08:30 and when we open the blinds, the...
14.02.2018 The wake-up call is at 07:30, but getting up is a bit hesitant due to the uncertain weather forecast. On the second attempt at the cafe in front of the house, we also...
Snow-covered road in Fernie
First day in Vancouver. Specifically, East Van, as the residents lovingly call their neighborhood. We have a working holiday visa, so there's a lot of organizing to do. So what do...
It rains in Vancouver
Camping, boating, turkey
On Monday, I booked a day trip to Québec with the Grayline tour bus. The bus departed from the tourism center at 8 am. Since it was my second-to-last day in Canada, I treated...