With its endless forests, world-class ski resorts, historic attractions and cities that attract hordes of foodies, Canada should offer destinations for anyone who wants to get away from it all. The real question is where should you choose for your journey to the north?
Where you go depends on what you are looking for, what season you pick, and who is traveling. To help you plan your Canadian escape, we've put together a quick list of 8 destinations that should cover most vacationers.
- British Columbia's bustling port is super-convenient for those coming from the Pacific Northwest or California, and has a lot to offer. The food is fantastic, with Korean, Japanese, and new Canadian cuisine well represented, while Gastown is great fun to explore.
- Canada's largest city is a North American travel hotspot, with good reason. Scale the CN Tower, check out the craft brewing scene in the West End, and get down to St. Lawrence Market​ in the evening for out-of-this-world street food.
- If the ski season is on, Banff is hard to beat for Alpine fans. But even out of season, this Rocky Mountain town is well worth a weekend visit. There's great food at the Fairmont, caving adventures, and the chance to kayak on glacier lakes - all in a gorgeous setting.
- Over in the east, Halifax is an excellent base to explore Nova Scotia. If you love seafood, it's heaven, with the freshest Atlantic fish and shellfish imaginable. But the Maritime Museum and whale watching tours make Halifax much more than a foodie hub.
- With its Quebecois culture, Montreal feels a world apart from other North American cities. Gorge yourself on poutine, take kids on zip line adventures over the port, and marvel at the stunning catholic Cathedral of Notre Dame, or head to a Candiens match for some high-class NHL action.
- Niagara Falls is a place everyone should visit at least once, and the Canadian side is definitely the one to choose. It's a lively town, with bars, family-friendly amusements, and the best vistas of the falls themselves.
- Newfoundland's capital seems remote, but there's a lot to see here. The location is spectacular, and the oldest European-founded North American city has a lot of history. Hiking fans shouldn't miss the East Coast Trail, which offers exceptional coastal views.
- Alberta's largest city is more than an oil town, or ex-Winter Olympics venue. Head there in July for the famous Stampede - a western ritual for over 100 years. Kids will love the sprawling zoo, while the Heritage Park offers a vivid look at Canada's rural history.
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