subject: Lineup The Low-priced Inn And Transportation To Have One Of The Captivating Canada Vacation [print this page] Canada Vacations Sightseeing in Edmonton
Edmonton is a foremost centre of education, government and culture, a fitting role for the capital and second largest city of the province of Alberta. If you are visiting, do check out the Whyte Avenue, the main street in Old Strathcona, for the restaurants and local stuff. Another attraction for tourists could be the Edmonton Art Gallery for its insight into local and national-level art. If you are interested in malls, Edmonton outdoes itself with the West Edmonton Mall, the worlds largest shopping and entertainment complex with a size as big as to house a roller coaster, indoor bungee jump and a tropical forest all inside the mall. Although the mall has 800 shops and over 20 restaurants, visitors have always been attracted to the ambience rather than the shopping. Another classical sight to see for tourists is the Alberta Legislature Building which you can tour to learn about the history and politics of the region.
Canada Vacations Sights to see in Quebec
With fine-looking streets, a bustling dining scene and a European ambience, Quebec is a fine city to visit. The St. Lawrence River is one of the sights to experience. If you take up a cruise on the river you would be able to explore the city from a unique perspective as well as witnessing some miracles of nature such as the Montmorency Falls. Another main attraction is the Citadel, a fort that marks an important conquest in Canadas colonial history. If you are interested in museums, the Upper Town you will find quite a few of them such as the Muse des Augustines de l'Htel-Dieu de Qubec - retelling the history of the nuns who founded the first hospital north of Mexico. In Lower Town, the Quartier Petit Champlain is a cobblestone street which plays host to many restaurants. In addition there are history museums and the renowned Muse de la Civilization, which hosts excellent archaeological and anthropological exhibitions, in the same locality.
Canada Vacations Vacation in Montreal
The name of Montreal originates from the French word Mont-Royal, the triple peaked hill that occupies the centre of the city. Quebecs capital hosts a living old town preserved by locals called the Old Montreal within its metropolitan self. To fully appreciate the old town one must take part in a guided tour which involves walking down the roads and learning first-hand. Something more modern is the Olympic Park, built for the 1976 Olympic Games. Something to witness in the Park is the tower in the main stadium which is said to be the tallest inclined tower in the entire world. Another amazing spectacle is the Montreal Botanical Garden which hosts thousands of different plants with a specialized Chinese and Japanese Garden along with Insectariums. And yet another attraction is Notre-Dame Basilica, which is Montreals oldest Catholic Church and developed with a great artistic and architectural taste.
Vancouver, Canada Vacations and Sightseeing
Vancouver is British Columbias Capital city on the western border of Canada and is surrounded by scenic landscape. A main attraction is Stanley Park that has a mix of gardens, playing fields, recreational opportunities and a forest. Renting bikes and trekking around the Stanley Park is the best way to explore the beautiful landscape. The Lynn Canyon Park is equally spectacular; especially because of the majestic suspension bridge it hosts (an equivalent of the Capilano Canyon Bridge). For family entertainment, Science World is the place to go with its interactive exhibits and an OMNIMAX Theatre. Another site worth visiting is Granville Island which is a trendy neighborhood with a unique assortment of cafes and shops. Something special about visiting Vancouver is that you get access to the neighboring sites which are just out of the world in terms of natural beauty and preservation.
