Top 10 Best Places to Visit in Canada

Last Updated on July 18, 2024 by Mrunal & Jiten

Canada is a beautiful country with lively cities and rich natural beauty. Some of the top spots in this special country are in North America.

Top 10 Best Places to Visit in Canada

Toronto

It is the largest city with a mix of culture, cuisines, and attractions. There are museums, natural parks, culinary options and more here.  Top attractions in Toronto include the CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum, Casa Loma Museum, Ripley’s Aquarium, Art Gallery of Ontario, Distillery District, St Lawrence Market and Toronto Zoo.

CN Tower held the record tallest freestanding structure on land for 30 years. An engineering marvel, it is open to the public all through the year. There are about 116 storeys and you can reach the top via a lift. Some adrenaline-pumping activities that you can undertake here are Skypod, Edgewalk and 360 revolving restaurant.

Niagara Falls

Niagara is a top tourist attraction both in the US and Canada marking the border between the two countries. You can take a boat ride, helicopter ride, walk along the White water walk or stroll behind the falls for a closer look. The views from the Skylon Tower are amazing.

There are options for ziplining, jet boating, cycling and hiking activities to enjoy. The fun continues in the dark when the whole place is illuminated.

The best time to visit here is between June and August when the water flow volume is at its highest.

Vancouver, British Columbia

Sandwiched between the Pacific Ocean and the mountains this city is a must-visit for outdoor lovers.  One amazing option is to take a scenic drive along the Sea to Sky Highway. Another option would be to hike to the top of Grouse Mountain for grand panoramic views of the valley below. 

Quebec City

Quebec City is a UNESCO-listed town with old-world grandeur reflected in the Citadel, Notre-Dame de Quebec Basilica- Cathedral and Quartier Petit-Champlain. 

If you are a nature lover, head to Montmorency Falls. Summer is the best time to visit but the place is beautiful in winter too. Hike, bike or use the zip line to enjoy your stay. In winter snowshoeing or ice climbing is popular. 

Other important landmarks are Battlefields Park, Isit Quartier Petit Champlin and Escalier Casse-Cou. 

Montreal

Montreal has something for every type of tourist. History, art, culture, adventure food and natural attractions, everything is in plenty including a great nightlife.

Notre Dame Basilica is the oldest Catholic church with intricate embellishments. Old Montreal has a Parisian flair and you will be transported to times gone by of cobblestone streets and gorgeous architecture.

Mount Royal Park is a place for hiking and winter sports and amazing city views. The world’s finest Botanical garden is in Montreal. 

For art, check out St-Laurent and St Dominique streets or the Museum of Fine Arts. For music, head to Divan Orange and Olympia.

Round off your trip with great food at eateries like La Banquise and Putine Centrale. Savor Pountine a classic fast food of Montreal here.

Jasper National Park

The journey to this place is in itself a thrilling experience. Amazing landscape and chances of seeing wildlife up-close are a bonus.

Once you reach take a boat trip of Maligne Lake with stops at Spirit Island for Instagrammable photos. Go hiking to Maligne Canyon and enjoy the grand views of the waterfall.

Another hiking trip offered here is to Cavell Meadows with stunning views of mountains trees and colorful flowers. A long hike to Jacques Lake is also popular.

Ascend 2,263 meters by skytram to have unmatched views of the mountain scene while listening to the details of the topography from your guide. 

Calgary, Alberta

This large city is still growing and so is the population and so are the new hotels, spas, museums and recreational centres.

If you are a nature lover, you can go on hiking trips to the Canadian Rockies Banff National Park or Kananaskis country. 

Calgary is famous for many festivals such as the Calgary Stampede, Folk Music Festival and International film Festival. Plan your vacation corresponding to the dates of this festival to have the utmost fun in this city. 

Explore downtown’s historical buildings, shops, cafes and restaurants to imbibe the city’s culture. The Calgary Tower gives a panoramic view of the whole city and its surrounding mountains.

Ottawa

Ottawa is the Capital city of Canada and has a complete tourism package.

Parliament Hill, the seat of the Canadian federal government is a highly popular destination here. Next, comes the cultural attractions such as the National Gallery of Canada and the Canadian War Museum. 

Visit Rideau Canal the world’s largest naturally frozen skating rink in winter. 

Shop at the Byword Market. Enjoy white water rafting and Kayaking on the Ottawa River. A bungee jumping option is also available. Cyclists would enjoy the 800 kilometres of recreational pathways to the natural parks, gardens and other sites. 

Banff

Banff is a town in Canada famous for its pristine lakes, wildlife and snow-capped mountains. It is the country’s first national Park. There are a hundred glaciers here such as Peyto, Bow, Athabasca and Crowfeet.

Banff is popular for its hiking trails covering 1000 miles of the park. You can also go biking and horse riding here.

Whistler

This resort municipality in British Columbia is visited by millions for Alpine skiing and snowboarding in winter and mountain biking in summer. This place has even received numerous design awards and was voted a top destination by famous Ski magazines. 

When to go 

The best time to go is between April to June and September to November as the weather is conducive for travel.

How to Reach

The best way to go to Canada is by a direct flight from New Delhi to Toronto on Air Canada’s direct flight.

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