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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.
Now it was into the wilderness: by seaplane to a lodge floating in a deeply cut fjord (Knight Inlet). There is no internet or phone there, but there are grizzly bears. The days...
The sun peeks through the clouds and we start early towards Jasper National Park because there is a lot to see along the way. Our first short hike takes us to Rearguard Falls...
Barkerville from above
From Montreal, we drove to Toronto, which was almost 6 hours away, on January 3rd. We stayed one night high above the city. We had delicious food at one of the Asian restaurants...
On our 2nd day, we visited the CN Tower The CN Tower is 553 meters high and is the landmark of Toronto. The entrance fee of 32.00 CAD per person is worth it. ...
Our time is up and we say goodbye to Montreal with a bit of sadness but also with a lot of anticipation for the next stages and Christmas. We celebrated the Advent season with a...
Today I enjoyed my last day on the farm in New Brunswick. Now I'm heading towards Toronto, but I will make a stop in Quebec City to visit a friend :) My last 3 weeks here have...
Since last Sunday, I'm back on the farm in New Brunswick where I already spent a week in October. Not much has changed, but they have a new cat 🐈😊 It's definitely colder here...
Visa application and transfer
Hello dear ones, the days are flying by and I have already been here for a week. I haven't really done much work, now I'm cleaning out of boredom... awful 😄 Without a car,...
Hi there 😊 Yesterday we went to a park where there were many exhibits. Among them was an insect and reptile exhibition organized by the school. Angelina (the daughter) helped...
Today children's program during the week and we will go to Stanley Park again and ride the small train through the rainforest. It is for children and they can discover animal...
On the next day, we made another small detour, the original plan was to go to the Drysdale Falls, which we had seen great pictures of on the internet.
With the taxi we drive to 8th Charlotte Street in the middle of Toronto's entertainment district. The view over the city lights from the 26th floor is nice. We start our first...
Low tide in the morning
On to the next big city, the capital of Canada. The drive there was not too long, so we arrived at the hostel in the early afternoon. We were particularly excited about this...
I wake up 6 hours ago, thick clouds hang outside. We get up shortly after 7 because breakfast is only from 8 to 9. Of course, in a B&B, the lady of the house doesn't want to...
Our journey was slowly but surely coming to an end. Today we headed back to our starting point: Vancouver. But before that, we had to settle our bill for breakfast and parking...
~ Tuesday, 16.10.18 ~ Hello hello, after being in Stanley Park in the dark yesterday, I wanted to see it in the light today. Another German who is also traveling alone and...
Today I had booked another tour, the mountain lakes and waterfalls day trip from Banff. For this, I had to wake up at 7 am to be outside the hostel by 8 am. There were already...
First, we'll have breakfast - there's a delicious French bakery right next to the gas station. Then we'll continue along Lawrence. Our first stop is Baie St. Paul by the...
With a heavy heart we leave the beautiful place by the lake and continue driving, overnight stop in Trois Rivières at the Holiday Inn - brand new, but not inviting to stay for...
Unfortunately, the rainy weather did not improve when we arrived in Tofino. And since we were a bit early to check in to our accommodation, we decided to grab something to eat...
Today we had a long drive to Tofino. We left Victoria early and stocked up a bit at Wal Mart before. On the way, we made a stop at Little Qualicum Falls near Parksville. This...
Sun, 19.08.18 It's Sunday in Canada too. This is the last day before departure to Montreal. So today we have a long drive back west. But before we leave, we will follow the...
Mon, 07/30/18 The day starts well with fruit muesli, croissants and sun. After yesterday, we're not making big jumps today. A short trip to the Grand View Lookout (about 4km) is...
Our first full day in Scarborough started with a Full English Breakfast: eggs, sausages, bacon, tomatoes, mushrooms, beans, and toast. So we were well prepared for the day ;) ...
Today is Thursday the 12th of April 2018 and I have already been in Toronto for three days. The last two days I used to explore Toronto extensively. I think Toronto is a great...
From one of the most livable cities in the world
We headed towards the Rocky Mountains. Our first stop was Glacier National Park. We quickly found a campsite pitch. Off we went into the mountains. The...