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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.
...decorating gingerbread cookies with our host which really felt like at home and braught us a little christmas feeling.
I am happy, excited, somehow not nervous...
Today was a relaxing day in Tofino. First, after breakfast, we drove to Pacific Rim National Park and the Rainforest Trail. There, we were able to walk about 3 km on wooden...
Best start to the day: Breakfast with the crew at Café Portrait 🫶🏻🥰 so delicious. Highly recommended! Afterwards, we went on rented e-bikes through Stanley Park over the...
On November 29th The host then brought us to Ottawa, from where the bus left us to Montréal. After we left our luggage at the hostel, we sent us some pizza and crepes and then...
On the 22nd I got up early (about half an hour after the last one in the hostel room from the exit), picked up my rental car at the airport and flew from Calgary to Toronto....
Historic Hat Creek Ranch The wild wild west, far away from mesh...
During today's breakfast - which, btw, is a bit more abundant than yesterday (we have pancakes, jam, grapes, bananas, apples, a nectarine, and cereal) - we decide to visit the...
Now the time has come. After 4 exciting months, we are sitting at the airport in Vancouver, waiting to board the plane. The last flight back to Germany is ahead. We don't really...
After the many impressions of yesterday, it's time to relax today. We follow the suggestion of the locals and drive to a beautiful forest lake, Goldeye Lake. At the picnic, a...
I went to Canada because I got a very attractive job offer at a nature school and I missed the beavers. After working for a few days in the pouring rain on the west coast with...
On Saturday, 02.11. we landed on Vancouver Island in Nanaimo and picked up our red car. 🚗 We spent 2 days in Nanaimo exploring many parks with cool trees 🌳🌲 and right by the...
Thirteen days have gone by so quickly. Today was the last day Ann-Katrin accompanied me..😕 I really wanted to get on the plane to Frankfurt with her. But now the real adventure...
~ Thursday, 10/18/18 ~ Hello there, Today, I spent the morning in the hostel lounge. I decided to join a guided tour offered by the hostel, which was supposed to start at 12...
All day for Ottawa. In the afternoon of the previous day, I already explored some stations, including the Byward Market, which I had imagined more. The Parliament Building is...
With a slight delay, the flight took off. The route took us via France, England, Scotland and Iceland, over Greenland and then to Canada. We had an incredible view of Greenland...
Today, we dedicate the day to Victoria - a vibrant, lively, and hip city. After countless hours on the Trans Canada Highway 1, we have arrived here at Mile 0. We stroll through...
From our accommodation in Nanaimo, we start our first day trip to Tofino. Along the way, we stop at Cathedral Grove, Little Qualicum Falls (the hike to the larger Della Falls...
Can the beautiful scenery we've seen so far be topped? Yes it can: Joffre Lakes. On our journey, we decided to make a stop here. At the sight of the first lake, we quickly...
The best way to explore the city is by bicycle. That's what the travel guide says, and that's what we did. We rode our tourist bikes around the beautiful Stanley Park, all the...
ヤンニクからのメモ:水はとても冷たく、私の足にはすぐに感覚を殺すほどです。 それで驚いたことに、それほど痛くはありませんでした:-)
Initially, we wanted to fly to the southwest of the USA in 2026. The current situation is too difficult for us to assess. Thus, the idea is to fly to Canada for 3 weeks instead....
A city tour and shopping in Vancouver were on the agenda today. Accordingly, there is not much to report, especially since sleeping in was also on the schedule initially. The...
Stories about the city & journey into the wild
Today (Sunday) I'm on my way to Costa Rica. Vancouver is amazing, surrounded by mountains and ocean. I met up with friends and went to the regional park near Grouse Mountain....
Unfortunately, even the most beautiful time comes to an end and so today we have to say goodbye. Our way to the airport in Calgary leads us over the Bow Valley Parkway, the old...
The name Cabbage Town is derived from Irish immigrants who grew cabbage in their front yards during their hunger.
My teaching career in Vancouver was short-lived, as the global media star and spoilsport also brought this school to its knees. Eight months were planned at the Soaring Eagle...
Everything in nature is subject to cycles. What means more nature than the rising and setting of the sun, the repeating of seasons, the growth and decay of all living things....