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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.
Yukon River
The Alaska Highway
~ 05.05.2019 ~ Hello there, The journey towards Yukon and Alaska can finally begin properly. Here in Dawson Creek, where we spent the night in a Walmart parking lot, the...
~ 30th April to 1st May 2019 ~ Hello there, Our plan for today was to drive up to my great aunt's place in Gibsons on the Sunshine Coast. We left our campsite at Dinner Rock...
~ 29.04.2019 ~ Hello there, what could be better than waking up by the lake and having breakfast there? It was very cold on this morning, so we had to put on a hat and gloves,...
~ 28.04.2019 ~ Hello, today we had great weather again when we woke up in the Walmart parking lot in Port Alberni. For the first time we had to do laundry, which we did in a...
~ 27.04.2019 ~ Hello, today we started our day quite early. After a quick breakfast, we headed to our first stop: the Englishman River Falls. A trail led through the forest to...
Good morning from sunny Vancouver! I have decided to restructure my blog, which doesn't have many posts yet, and write about the highlights. On Saturday, March 9th, I went to...
Today or yesterday, it finally happened. On a big trip - for the 1st time outside of Europe for me, so the excitement was a bit greater. We started from Berlin with a short...
Even a Savoyard restaurant in a highly professional resort village does not guarantee a good cheese fondue.
As we flew over Greenland and finally left behind the incredibly beautiful perspectives of its mountains and glaciers, Sinja and I also linguistically prepared for our journey...
~ Saturday, 20.10.18 ~ Hello there, After the longer hike yesterday, I didn't want to be too active today. However, I also didn't want to just sit around in the hostel, I...
The alarm clock mercilessly goes off at 5:45 a.m. Miraculously, it's temporarily dry outside. The inclusive breakfast is surprisingly good. The breakfast room only has 4 small...
It's 9:45 am (!!) when I wake up in my closet room. For the first time, we actually slept in late. The water is already rising in front of the house. I make myself a coffee, sit...
At 9.30h we left our house, stopped briefly to refuel before following Route 114 through Fundy National Park. If you just drive through here, you don't have to pay an entrance...
By 9:30 am, we are in the car, have washed up and tidied up and are now heading south. In Port Hastings, we stop at the Visitor Center and the Souvenir Shop, which actually...
Today we had planned to sleep in. However, we were woken up early in the morning by the elephants in the room above us. I don't know if the ceiling was just really thin or if...
The journey from Kamloops to Vancouver went quite smoothly. There were no complications in getting to the hostel, and I was able to check into my room right away. I especially...
Today I took the bus to Downtown. However, first I had to exchange a $5 bill for coins, as you can only pay the exact amount on the bus. After about half an hour of driving, the...
After saving ourselves from the Asian rush at Emerald Lake, we stopped by the Wapta Falls. The path to the Wapta Falls was actually something that came closest to a gravel road....
After finally tearing ourselves away from our peaceful spot, we continued towards the 'Plain of Six Glaciers'. This stage of our hike would take another 5 kilometers until we...
Just 800 meters further up the mountain was Lake Agnes, our next destination. Along the short path, there were again magnificent views and even a small waterfall to admire. When...
Hard to believe, we have been here for 2 weeks now and this was our first real hiking day. We have been walking a lot and doing some hiking, but always on relatively short...
I still couldn't get over the sight of the impressive glacier as we continued our journey along the Icefields Parkway. Of course, the beauty of the surrounding landscape didn't...
Hoping to leave the terrible weather behind us, we left Whistler and set off on the long road to Clearwater. We set off early again, and had breakfast at McDonald's. I don't...
After exploring Vancouver for half a day, we weren't really in the mood for city life anymore. However, we didn't want to walk all the way back to Stanley Park again, our feet...
Harbor Roberval
Thu, 08/16/18 We'll be getting up a bit earlier today as we're heading out on the boat this morning to see the whales in the Saguenay River and St. Lawrence River. A bus will...
Fri, 10.08.18 After being able to relax and enjoy the last few days, it is now time to say goodbye to the idyllic Sacacomie. We set our sights on the next destination - Quebec....
Sunset 😍