subject: From The Heart Of The Rockies To Your Front Door [print this page] Canada ought to be on everyones list of places to see because as well as offering the perfect setting to relax, by offering amazing scenery and breathtaking views of the mountainous regions, it also offers plenty to do in terms of winter sports. Canada is the ultimate holidaying experience and as such millions of people head to the North American country each year to experience it first hand. As well as being a great country to visit, the economy is extremely strong which has prompted many businesses into moving or working in conjunction with other Canadian companies.
It was no surprise to anybody when Vancouver was awarded the Winter Olympics in 2010 as there is plenty of natural beauty in the city and within the infrastructure already in place with many ski resorts and other areas already set up for the games, Vancouver was the natural choice. The games were a huge success and went down as one of the best Winter Olympics in history. The Olympic Games was also a resounding success for companies in and around the area as many people purchased merchandise as well as the usual shops in the area that saw huge profits.
As well as Vancouver, other cities in Canada have proved to be successful and whilst they didnt get the full benefits like the host city received, cities like Ontario, Toronto (the largest city in the country) and its capital Ottawa, all received a considerable amount of benefits from Vancouver hosting the Games. The surrounding areas also had a huge boost. When businesses look for ways of increasing the customer offering, Canada should be given serious consideration to because their strong economy competes with the worlds power economies such as China and the neighbours to the South, the United States.
As a member of the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) and the G8, Canada has many opportunities available to all foreign investors and this is something that all companies have taken note of and pursued these opportunities. The country is a major source of natural resources and is one of the leading producers of zinc and uranium whilst being the leading and supplier of agricultural products; these are two areas that companies looking at moving to Canada can take advantage of. Not forgetting that many people have moved there simply because of the great lifestyle and opportunities that are widely available in Canada.
