Nature & scenery
Niagara Falls from the Canadian Side
Niagara Falls, Ontario
The classic panorama of all three falls from Queen Victoria Park, plus a boat ride into the mist below the Horseshoe Falls.
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Americas
Canada
Turquoise lakes, mighty falls and maple-red autumns
Overview
Why visit Canada?
Canada is a country of big landscapes and easy-going cities. Most first trips pair the east, with Toronto and the Canadian side of Niagara Falls, with the west, where the Rocky Mountains around Banff and Lake Louise offer some of the most photographed scenery on earth and Vancouver blends mountains, forest and ocean.
We link the regions with domestic flights and build in scenic journeys, such as the Icefields Parkway between Lake Louise and Jasper or a rail journey through the Rockies. Montreal and Quebec City add a French-speaking, European flavour for those with extra days, and from late September the maples of Ontario and Quebec turn red and gold.
With large Indian communities, especially around Toronto and Vancouver, vegetarian and Indian food is easy to find, and many travellers combine sightseeing with visiting family. Summer days are long and mild, ideal for families. Ten to fourteen days covers east and west comfortably; allow time for the visitor visa, which requires biometrics.
Things to see
Top attractions in Canada
The sights we build itineraries around. Tell us which ones you want, and we will plan the days for you.
Landmark
CN Tower
Toronto
Toronto's 553-metre landmark, with a glass floor, a revolving restaurant and the EdgeWalk for those with a head for heights.
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Nature & scenery
Lake Louise
Banff National Park
A turquoise glacial lake beneath the Victoria Glacier, with lakeshore walks, canoeing in summer and skating in winter.
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Adventure
Banff Gondola
Banff
Ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain for a ridge-top boardwalk and a 360-degree view over Banff and the Bow Valley.
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Nature & scenery
Icefields Parkway and Peyto Lake
Banff and Jasper
One of the world's great mountain drives, linking Lake Louise and Jasper past glaciers and the wolf-shaped Peyto Lake.
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Adventure
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
North Vancouver
Cross a swaying footbridge 70 metres above the Capilano River, then explore treetop walkways and a cliffside path.
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Nature & scenery
Stanley Park
Vancouver
A forested peninsula beside downtown Vancouver, circled by the seawall path, with totem poles, beaches and harbour views.
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Culture & heritage
Old Quebec
Quebec City
A walled French-speaking old town of cobbled lanes and cafés, crowned by the turreted Château Frontenac above the St Lawrence.
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Planning a trip to Canada
How long does a Canadian visitor visa take?
Processing times vary through the year and can run to several weeks or more, after a biometrics appointment at a visa application centre. We suggest applying at least two to three months before travel.
Can we see Niagara Falls on a day trip from Toronto?
Yes. The falls are about an hour and a half's drive from Toronto, so a full day includes the boat ride, Table Rock and Niagara-on-the-Lake. Staying overnight lets you see the falls lit up after dark.
When is the best time to visit the Rockies?
Late June to mid-September, when the lakes have thawed to their famous turquoise and all roads and gondolas are open. Lake Louise is often still frozen in May, and winter brings skiing and snow-covered scenery instead.
Is Canada good for vegetarian travellers?
Very. Toronto, Brampton and the Vancouver area have large Indian communities with restaurants and sweet shops, and vegetarian dishes are widely available even in mountain towns such as Banff.
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Plan your Canada holiday
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