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The Top 10 Most Famous

Canada Landmarks:

10. Banff, Alberta

Embedded in the middle of National Park and surrounded by a mountainous landscape. The town is a popular tourist attraction, providing plenty of picturesque sites and activities, that include climbing, skiing, cycling and more. Meanwhile, Banff Avenue is at the heart of the town. It features numerous cafes, restaurants, shops, and museums. The main street features historic architecture, which is interesting to explore.

 

9. St. John’s, Newfoundland

The largest city in the province is also known to be one of the most colorful towns in the world! Usually one would expect vibrant colors and vivid houses someplace, which is always warm and sunny. However, the climate in St. John’s is usually chilly and sullen. But it doesn’t stop the locals from painting their buildings brightly. The town is also famous for having a lively cultural life, numerous galleries, and museums.

The unspoiled environment provides various outdoor activities for the visitors. Pippy Park is one of the biggest Canadian urban parks and features golf courses, skiing as well as hiking trails, versatile fauna, and flora. Victorian-style Bannerman Park hosts a swimming pool, a baseball diamond, events, and festivals.

 

8. Hotel de Glace, Quebec

It might be the most beautiful ice hotel of all! The ice is clear and looks like glass, thus creating this amazing sight. Only a few minutes from the center of Quebec City, the hotel meets and greets its guests with a drink served in an ice glass of course. The rooms come with warm sleeping bags, ensuring a cozy rest.

 

7. Haffner Creek, British Columbia 

Found in Kootenay National Park, which is a wonderful unspoiled oasis, a World Heritage Site, that attracts hikers, climbers, and photographers. Haffner Creek is especially compelling for the adrenaline lovers: its steep rocky walls challenge even the most experienced climbers. The visitors are also tempted by the stunning ice pillars and Caveman cave, that features huge stalactites.

 

6. Petit-Champlain, Quebec City

The beautiful city of Quebec gets covered in snow and decorated in thousands of lights in winter, thus becoming a desirable destination. Meanwhile, Petit Champlain is the most popular and picturesque neighborhood: visitors come here to explore the historical architecture, narrow cobblestone streets and mural paintings. Moreover – it is the oldest shopping district in the whole continent!

 

5. Ice Caves, Canadian Rockies, Alberta

The land of eternal snow and ice. In places like Booming Ice Chasm, the ice caves can be even dangerous and accessible for the professionals only. The ice is crystal clear and the cave has amazing acoustics. Only professionals should climb these icy walls, though, because the slightest mistake would send them sliding into the wall.

 

4. Waterton Lake Cruise, Alberta

The gorgeous mountain lake has borders with southern Alberta and Montana, USA. Waterton Lakes National Park is named after this one – the most picturesque and striking natural wonder around. Visitors are offered an exciting cruise in a historic ship, which follows the shores of Waterton and allows to admire its stunning unspoiled nature. There is Waterton town on the lake’s shores, therefore visitors can find all the facilities, which make their trip comfortable.

 

3. Mount Asgard, Nunavut

An impressive mountain, made of 2015 m (6610 ft) high twin towers, can be found in Auyuittuq National Park. The name comes from Scandinavian mythology, where Asgard is the kingdom of the gods, while it is called Sivanitirutinguak by the Inuit. The whole park is a wonderful place to visit, for its unspoiled nature, high peaks and enigmatic serenity.

 

2. Moraine Lake, Banff National Park, Alberta

The world famous and most recognizable lake is found in the Valley of the Ten Peaks, at an elevation of approximately 1,885 m (6,183 feet). Moraine Lake is famous for its blue color and the amazing surroundings: high mountains with snowy peaks create the desired tranquility. Many hiking tracks are trodden by visitors from all around the world.

 

1. Niagara Falls, Ontario

The most famous falls mark the border between Canada and USA. The natural wonder is made of three falls, that are sprawled in the Canadian and American territories. The waterfall attracts millions of tourists every year. It also serves as a source of hydroelectric power due to the incredible volume of water, that drops with immense power.

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