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Popular Locations in Canada

In a diverse country like Canada offering innumerable scenic places, it’s very difficult to pen down a handful of top attractions. There are so many”must sees” in Canada that one will be baffled about where to start the venture from. Occupying a generous portion of North America, Canada stretches from Pacific to Atlantic oceans. Again the northern portion of Canada also borders Arctic Ocean. Apart from visiting the tourist destinations in Canada, one can also indulge in several activities such as skiing, watching hockey game, ice fishing etc. Canada gets foreign tourists mainly due to some of the spectacular scenic retreats such as Niagara Falls, Virginia Falls, Banff National Park etc.

Some of the attractions of Canada that one cannot afford to miss while on their visit are as follows:
 * Toronto
 * Montreal
 * Vancouver
 * Victoria
 * Niagara Falls
 * Banff National Park
 * Richmond

Toronto is one of the most popular cities in Canada which features the iconic structure of CN Tower. This happens to be the most renowned landmark of Canada and a popular tourist destination of Toronto. Again the City Hall of Toronto is another distinct emblem of the city. One can also venture the other attractions of Toronto such as Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto Eaton Center and many more.

Another popular city of Montreal epitomizes the most significant cities of Canada. The city is located strategically at the confluence of the scenic Ottawa River and St Lawrence. Being the largest city within the Canadian province of Quebec, Montreal is a picturesque city hustling and vibrant with life force.

The scenic city of Vancouver is a popular coastal city and Portland that is strategically located in the southwestern part of British Columbia. Vancouver is popular for its breathtaking scenic beauty. It also boasts one of the biggest urban parks in North America known as Stanley Park. Again the cityscape is dominated by the Shore Mountains and one can also spot the snow covered volcanic mountain Mount Baker which is a treat for eyes.

Victoria being the capital of British Columbia is situated in the Southern corner of Vancouver Island. Also a port for cruise ships, Victoria is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Canada. The downtown of Victoria is one of the most hustling, bustling and vibrant destination that a tourist can explore.

Niagara Falls, the world famous waterfalls with majestic beauty adds to the appeal of Canada as a tourist attraction. The gigantic Horseshoe Falls offers a spectacular sight that mesmerizes the foreign tourist. This natural wonder of the world can be better viewed if one takes a cruise ride which takes the tourists within close proximity of the falls.

Banff National Park offers the most dramatic and picturesque sceneries of Canada. One can see the Canadian Rocky Mountains running through the park. It is also the home of varied wildlife. One will be awe-struck to see myriads of glaciers, lakes, rivers within the domain of the National Park. The best part of Banff is Lake Louise which is also the highest location for skiing in Banff National Park.

One can enjoy a relaxing and rejuvenating vacation at the scenic Canadian Village of Richmond. One can find several unique populations in Richmond. Again Richmond houses a number of buildings of historical importance.

After covering all these scenic places in Canada, travelers will be ensured of a great experience that he or she will cherish for a lifetime.

Source:__**http://www.travour.com/tours-to-canada/canada-tourist-attractions.html**__

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