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What to do in Canada

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I need suggestions on what to see and do in Canada
15 years ago, September 25th 2008 No: 1 Msg: #49876  
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Hi I am a 22 year old Female, I will be in Canada Jan 2009 as a part of my around the world trip. I am looking to have fun and see the sites. Can anyone suggest Some sites to see, or place to go. Which areas have the best night life? Shopping? Diversity? Reply to this

15 years ago, September 25th 2008 No: 2 Msg: #49878  
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Hi Alicia,
Where in Canada are you visiting? I have been to both Toronto and Montreal and enjoyed them both, though I tend to prefer Montreal for it's European-esque atmosphere. Of course you can do the touristy thing and go to Niagara Falls, which I will say is impressive (though it is also touristy). On the west coast, Vancouver and Victoria are both very nice. Victoria is smaller and you can definitely see/feel the British influence (as opposed to the French influence that you see in Quebec City or Montreal).

hope this helps! If you know where in Canada you are going I might be help a bit more with details.

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15 years ago, September 25th 2008 No: 3 Msg: #49901  
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Thank you for your reply. I didn't have certain place in mind i was just going to wing it. Reply to this

15 years ago, September 26th 2008 No: 4 Msg: #49961  
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You're welcome! There is quite a large distance between some of the cities... some driveable, some not. It is really a great country and a ton to see! Reply to this

15 years ago, October 6th 2008 No: 5 Msg: #50894  
Hi Alicia,

You can't possibly come to Canada and not visit the mountains. If you end up visiting Vancouver hire a car and drive across to Alberta.....it's a long drive but worth it. Nelson is a good place to stop for the night en route. Once in Alberta head for Banff, you get a lot of young people staying in and around there during the ski season, I'm sure you would have heaps of fun. 😊 Reply to this

15 years ago, October 9th 2008 No: 6 Msg: #51222  
I went to the ice hotel in Quebec a few years ago, and it was one of the most amazing places I have ever been. I would highly recommend it to everyone. Check out the site at http://www.icehotel-canada.com Reply to this

15 years ago, October 31st 2008 No: 7 Msg: #53070  
Go to Vancouver, British Columbia is so beautiful, so take a trip to Whistler as well whilst you're there, its only about 2 hours from Vancouver, it'll be winter so perfect for skiing if you enjoy it. When I was there, I was shopping in Whistler Village, and this baby bear just ran past everyone, there must have been hundreds of people there just gawping at what they had just seen. Vancouver itself, there is so much to see and do I'd be here forever listing the things, but get a good travel book and that should tell you. Grouse Mountain was a favourite of mine, and take a walk around Stanley Park, think Central Park in New York, but on a (slightly) smaller scale.
Also, whilst you are over that side of Canada, go to Banff National Park and that area, it's so amazing beautiful, you can look up photographs on the internet, but there's no way a camera can ever pick up a true image of what your eyes can see. It's a 13 hour Greyhound trip from Vancouver to Banff, but don't let that put you off, once you've been in Canada a while that seems like hardly anything anyway. Oh I miss Canada!!
Oh in terms of diversity, Vancouver is amazing for it's different cultures, there are lots of people from the south-east asia area that have emmigrated to Vancouver, and it's definately apparent. Nightlife, not sure, as when I was there I stayed in the suburbs so we never went out in Vancouver, just the area I lived in really, but I heard there were some great clubs, my friends suggested a place called Roxy, apparently Nickleback like to hang out there.... but don't quote me on that!!

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15 years ago, November 6th 2008 No: 8 Msg: #53730  
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Montreal and Toronto are both great cities - and as Maya mentioned both have their own draws (Montreal for the Euro-feel, Toronto for a little bit of everything).

Toronto is like a miniature version of NYC, only with nicer people and a bit cleaner! Plenty to do regardless of what you're into...trendy shopping districts, historical districts, great restaurants (in areas like Little Italy & Little India), plenty of sports attractions (Hockey Hall of Fame - if you're into that sort of thing), the CN tower (which has a glass floor that takes some serious courage to walk on). After a 4 day stay in Toronto my Fiancee and I were sold on moving there in the future. We're big on urban atmospheres and Toronto is no exception.

I was only in Montreal for 3 days for a hockey tournament - a lot of bar hopping around Crescent St. and St. Catherine. Can't remember a bad thing about being in Montreal. :D Reply to this

15 years ago, November 8th 2008 No: 9 Msg: #53907  
What to see in Canada? It depends.

Are you used to cold? Cuz if you're visiting us in January, it'll be cold. Get your toque (pronounced too-k and is what we call our winter hats) and scarf and bundle up!
If you don't like the cold, Vancouver is the spot for you, as they get spoiled with the warmest winters in Canada...but bring an umbrella!

Are you into the outdoors or are you more of a city girl?

If you don't mind the cold and want to get out in the snow, the Rockies in the west or the Laurentians in the east are the ski/snowboard/snowshoeing spots.
If the cold doesn't bother you, and you like the cities, check out Montreal, Quebec City, Toronto, Calgary, Halifax. T-O (Toronto) is a typical city compared to American standards, Montreal is a unique blend of cultures, Quebec has the 400-yr history, Halifax is up and coming and still small, Calgary is cow-boy and close to the Rockies. (I don't know anything about the centre cities like Regina or Saskatoon or Winnepeg, sorry).

As far as night life and shopping, I know Montreal best. I may be biased, but Montreal has some wicked night-life. The top streets for night life are Cresent St (clubs and pubs that cater to tourists and English-speakers), St Denis (french pubs, theatres) and the Main, aka rue St Laurent (name it, you'll find it...high class clubs, dodgy hole-in-the-wall pubs, and everything in between, food open 24 hours, theatres). Top shopping streets are St Catherine's, St Denis and Mt Royal. Reply to this

15 years ago, November 16th 2008 No: 10 Msg: #54711  
Hi, Like the last person seemed to imply, I can't believe anyone would want to visit us here in Canada in the winter - unless you are a ski nut. It can get down to minus 40 degrees or more in January. In fact, July is about the only time we can promise you good weather! Canada is 'beautiful' --- but in the winter, 'I'm heading for the tropics thank you very much! Reply to this

15 years ago, March 15th 2009 No: 11 Msg: #65995  
Hey I am travelling to Vancouver in April...Can I still wear shorts and a Tshirt? How cold is cold during April? and How wet is wet? Reply to this

15 years ago, March 15th 2009 No: 12 Msg: #65998  
It will be 'touch & go' in Vancouver - it could be warm during the day & cool at night - and Vancouver is 'Famous' for rain in April. You might want to check out a website on Vancouver for weather in the Spring. Reply to this

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