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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.
Week 3 was a relaxed one. The last two foals were born healthy and without complications, so the young team is complete. Since we only had to breed one mare, we had plenty of...
~ 10.05.2019 ~ Hello there, today we made our way west to Kluane National Park, where we planned to spend two more nights. In Haines Junction, we visited the tourist...
~ 04/26/2019 ~ Hello hello, Waking up by the sea today was truly beautiful. When I woke up, I went straight out to a bench. No one was there that early and the sea was...
After our road trip, we spent a few more days in Toronto. We mainly walked around the city again, exploring some areas we hadn't been to before. On our last day in Toronto, we...
Je n'ai eu qu'une seule journée complète à Ottawa, donc ma représentation de la ville est loin d'être exhaustive. Bien que pas aussi jolie que Montréal ou Québec, ça vaut...
~ Sunday, 10/21/18 ~ Hello there, Today I had the longest, but also the most beautiful hike so far. I found a great hiking group again on Facebook. And guess what, almost...
As our final act, we meet Chris again in the afternoon. We meet at the restaurant where we had our last meal together - this time outside in the sun. Afterward, Chris suggests...
Due to the pleasant 'jet lag' in this direction, we are on the road early and sitting in the car at 9:00 am after a fairly good hotel breakfast, already heading to a supermarket...
~ Wednesday, 10/17/18 ~ Hello there, Sorry for not reaching out last week. There was just so much happening every day that I was too tired to write it all down. But now I'll try...
After our little stop at the gun range, we set off to find our last accommodation for our trip. We had booked it again through Air BnB and this time the accommodation was...
~ Sunday, 10/14/18 ~ Hello, Due to the jetlag, I had a short night and woke up at 3am and couldn't fall back asleep. At 7:30am, breakfast was served, which mainly consists of...
My bus from Banff to Kamloops left at 9 a.m. I had already packed my things the night before, so I just had to pack the last few things and have breakfast. when I walked into...
Yesterday I continued on to Banff. I actually wanted to take the bus from Calgary to Banff, but a much better alternative came up. By chance, I found out that a friend from...
Since we had some time to kill before checking into our motel and we had fled from the mosquitoes at BC Wildlifepark, we were looking for some activity. One option was the city...
So it's time for another update. My flights went smoothly, although I had to hurry at London Heathrow as I had only one hour to transfer. To make matters worse, I had to unpack...
Another long journey awaits us today. It's about a 4-hour drive from Golden to Kamloops. The closer we got to Kamloops, the more the landscape changed. The mountains...
Arriving at Emerald Lake, we decided to take the 5 kilometer loop around the lake. It's a really great trail that offers amazing views of the beautiful lake along the way....
We were almost there, you could already see the glacier. But before that, we drove past the Glacier Skywalk. This was originally on our list of sights we wanted to visit....
Following the motto 'The journey is the destination', we continued our journey on the Icefields Parkway after visiting the impressive Athabasca Falls. Our next destination would...
As soon as we got on the Icefields Parkway, we spotted the first crowd of cars on the side of the road. By now, we knew very well what that meant: bear alert! And there it was,...
The day today started with a delicious breakfast, which was again provided to us by our hosts in this great accommodation. A good start to the day before we headed to the...
What a tranquility! After the hustle and bustle of the city, it's a relief. We landed in Lac Supérieur, booked through Expedia Hotel, which turned out to be a vacation rental....
Montreal is amazing - I should actually express this in French because it is clearly the first language here. But we are managing well in the English-French mix. There is so...
Forced by the weather, we drove from Squamish directly to Whistler with Chris. There, we first looked for our Air BnB accommodation to unload our luggage. We had booked a...
From the Rainforest Trail, we continued our drive straight to Parksville. Along the way, we made a few photo stops at picturesque places. Before heading to Parksville, we took a...
Today it was time to get up early again. Our stay in Tofino unfortunately came to an end today, as we continued our journey to Parksville, which would be a stopover until...
Fri, 17.08.18 We leave Tadoussac and drive northwest along the Saguenay Fjord to Roberval on the great Lac-Saint-Jean. The 230km long route mainly leads over main roads and...
Beach in Stanley Park
Wed, 15.08.18 Tadoussac, a sleepy little village with 800 inhabitants and over 3000 tourists in the summer. When we wake up, it's pretty loud. Is it raining? No. Then what is...
Tue, 14.08.18 Today we leave Quebec City again and continue east. We pack everything and have our car brought. With everything loaded, we set off, making a sightseeing stop just...