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Reasons To
Visit Canada

  • Aurora Borealis

    The dramatic Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, are thought to be the result of particles in solar winds emanating from the sun in the region of the magnetic North Pole. The Northwest Territories and the Yukon offer some of the best viewing of this natural phenomenon in Canada.

    Aurora Borealis

  • Festivals & events

    Canada enjoys a busy schedule of festivals and events, the majority of which take place during the summer months. Perhaps the most well-known of all the annual events is the Calgary Stampede, a ten-day festival which takes place in the second week of July. Dating back to 1912, the event showcases the area’s Wild West roots, with chuck-wagon races, a rodeo, bands, dancing and exhibitions.

    Festivals & events

  • First National culture

    There are approximately one million First Nations Canadians today. Their origins stem from the end of the last Ice Age, about 20,000 years ago, when nomadic tribes followed herds of bison and mammoth across the land bridge joining Siberia and Alaska.

    First National culture

  • Food

    Canada is well known for its salmon, as well as for fresh lobster. People travel from all over the world to fish in these amazingly clear waters, and both fish and seafood are a regular feature on restaurant menus.

    Food

  • Landscape & scenery

    Canada is blessed with some of the world’s most dramatic and beautiful scenery, from old-grown rainforests, deserted beaches and crystal-clear lakes, to rugged mountains, national parks and agricultural pastures, there is a different view to enjoy at every turn.

    Landscape & scenery

  • Maritime history

    Canada has the longest coastline in the world, and therefore boasts a colourful maritime history which is proudly exhibited in a variety of museums throughout the country.

    Maritime history

  • Outdoor activities

    Canada is a mecca for the outdoor enthusiast. Each province offers a diversity of year-round activities, with walking, white-water rafting, canoeing and kayaking, horse riding, fishing, skiing and dog sledding amongst the most popular.

    Outdoor activities

  • Rail journeys

    There are some spectacular rail journeys on offer in Canada, taking you deep into national parks and through the mighty Rockies. You can choose to travel in style whilst enjoying the scenery as many of the routes have comfortable cabins and excellent on-board services.

    Rail journeys

  • Self-drive

    Canada has wonderful roads – scenic, safe and largely empty. Whether in a car or motor-home, self-driving is a great way to explore the country at your own pace, enjoying the beautiful landscapes as you go.

    Self-drive

  • Wildlife

    Canada is rightly famous for its bears – black, grizzly and of course, polar bears can all be seen in abundance, but the country is also home to wolves, caribou, moose, must oxen, whales and an array of spectacular birdlife.

    Wildlife

  • Wine

    The Okanagan region of Canada, located in central British Columbia between the Rockies and Vancouver, is fast becoming a well regarded wine producing area with a unique micro climate that enables several grape varieties to be grown. The area is renowned for its vineyards, warm climate, rolling fertile orchards and its proximity to Lake Okanagan.

    Wine

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Excursions in Canada: Québec City Walking Tour

This delightful walking tour visits all the major sights of the old city in a downhill fashion at a leisurely pace. Professional guides make sure that you gain a good understanding of the history and the everyday-life of this World Heritage Site.

Quebec City

Québec City Walking Tour

Québec City, Canada
  • Culture & History
  • Walking & Biking

This delightful walking tour visits all the major sights of the old city in a downhill fashion at a leisurely pace. Professional guides make sure that you gain a good understanding of the history and the everyday-life of this World Heritage Site. Activities, museums, nightlife and so on are also discussed for you to take full advantage of your stay.

The tour starts from Place d'Armes, right at the heart of the old town, with a general introduction to the history of Quebec City. Then it continues onto Dufferin Terrace with a breathtaking view of the countryside, the St-Lawrence River, the Citadel and the famous Chateau Frontenac.

Next you walk through the Governors' Garden, home to the Wolfe-Montcalm monument, resulting from the Battle of the Plains of Abraham (1759), where Canada changed hands. From then on, your walk follows the charming streets of the old town and including the hidden courtyard of the Old Bastion of the Mill to reach St-Louis Street.

At 'La Maison du Général', your guide may discuss the fifth and last siege of Quebec City, led by the invasion Army sent by George Washington. From St-Louis Street, continue to the courtyard of the Ursuline Sisters, who have been present in the town since 1639. The walk then continues down narrow streets before arriving at the Anglican Cathedral.

Next come City Hall, the Seminary and the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Québec. Following a downhill path, the walk continues along St-Paul Street, old Sous-le-Cap Street and St-Pierre Street to the Museum of Civilization.

The final destination is the oldest part of Quebec City: Place Royale and the quaint Notre-Dame-des-victoires church built in 1688. At the foot of Diamond Cliff, with Chateau Frontenac towering above, the tour comes to an end.

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