12 ЛУЧШИХ МЕСТ В КАНАДЕ [РЕЙТИНГ] - КАНАДА 2023 - Не только Торонто и Ванкувер

The second in the world, Canada has something to offer travelers. There are luxurious mountains, virgin forests, endless prairies and the most unthinkable colors of lakes. The territory of Canada is washed away by three oceans at once, and its cosmopolitan megacities regularly occupy the highest ratings in terms of quality of life. Therefore, in this video, we have collected a short summary of the 12 most interesting places in Canada that are worth seeing at least once in your life. Many travelers consider Calgary only as a jump point to the Canadian rocky mountains, but it is worth special attention. Established at the end of the 19th century, Calgary remained a quite ordinary town for a long time until huge oil reserves were discovered in the province. As a result, in just a few decades, it not only became one of the five largest cities in Canada, but also became a regular guest of the top lists of the best living metropolises in the world. It is especially lucky to be in the city during the annual Calgarian stampede of the famous Cowboy Rodeo Festival, attracting more than a million tourists. However, even without it, Calgary is rich in interesting events and places, which is worth only the Olympic Park with its fastest zipline on the continent, a track for bobsleigh and a lot of other entertainment. It is also worth climbing the Calgary Tower, immerse yourself in the history in the Heritage Park, visit one of the best zoos in Canada or go on a bike tour around the city. No wonder Calgary is called one of the best metropolises for cyclists in North America. The tiny town of Churchill on the coast of the Gulf of Guzon hardly evokes associations with a popular destination for travel. Less than a thousand people live here all the time, and most of the year the weather conditions are quite harsh. Nevertheless, Churchill is considered one of the top places in the country for ecotourism lovers. The reason for the popularity of the town is a huge number of polar bears, which is why it is often called the world capital of these animals. According to various estimates, from several hundred to a thousand people live in the vicinity of Churchill. Some of them are also visited in the city itself, where there is even a special service to catch them and the only prison in the world for temporary detention of bears. The best periods to watch for bears are October and November. At this time, hundreds of bears are gathered on the shore of the Gulf of Guzon, waiting for the ice and the opportunity to start hunting for nerbs. Other popular months among tourists are July and August, when the mouth of the Churchill River is filled with thousands of polar bears coming here. The capital of Canada, Ottawa, or, as the locals say, Ottawa, is located in the confluence of three rivers, in the east of Ontario, at the border with the province of Quebec. And this is symbolic in many ways. For bilingual Canada, it seemed that it was hardly possible to choose a more suitable place. It is not surprising that many residents equally speak both English and French. Although the city of Ottawa is quite young, it has managed to grow in many interesting places and traditions. Take at least the Rideau Canal, which in winter turns into one of the largest skating rinks in the world. Another noteworthy event is the annual May Festival of Tulips, when up to a million flowers bloom at the same time in the city. The most recognizable structure of the city is rightly considered the Parliament Building with the World Tower rising above it. For several decades, it remained the tallest building in the capital. Ottawa is famous for a whole array of magnificent museums. The most noteworthy of them are the Museums of Nature and Civilization, the National Gallery, the Aerospace and Military Museums, as well as a number of others. Located in British Columbia, about 120 km north of Vancouver, the small town of Whistler is a real mecca for lovers of winter sports. Although the permanent population of the town is only about 14,000 people, more than 2 million tourists visit it annually, and in many respects it is considered the largest ski resort in North America. Interestingly, until the mid-1960s, there was not even basic infrastructure here. However, Whistler quickly overtook its competitors. By the mid-1990s, it managed to win a whole series of awards for street design, and ski magazines began to call it among the best on the continent. Whistler was celebrated during the Winter Olympics of 2010, when the local slopes turned into an arena for a significant part of the competition program. However, the resort is in demand not only in winter. In the summer, it retains the status of a popular destination for lovers of hiking, mountain biking, fishing and even golf. Quebec, the capital of the same French-speaking province, at first glance charms travelers with its European charm, special color and harmonious combination of history and modernity. It was founded back in 1608 and to this day is proud of the status of the cradle of French civilization on the territory of North America. For a century and a half, Quebec remained the capital of all French colonies on the continent, maintaining important significance even after the transition to the British. It is not surprising that its colonial architecture and busy streets remember so many amazing stories. In addition, according to UNESCO, this is the only city on the continent whose grandiose system of fortifications created by colonists has been preserved to this day. Speaking of Quebec, it is impossible not to mention the monumental Chateau Frontenac hotel, which not only became a real business card of the city, but also earned the fame of the most photographed hotel in North America. The Jasper National Park covers almost 11,000 square kilometers of rocky mountains and is the second most visited protected area in the country. This giant oasis of wild nature attracts travelers with its mesmerizing mountain landscapes, powerful waterfalls, deep canyons and lakes of unthinkable colors. The main attractions of the park include one of the oldest glaciers of Atabasca, the highest peak of the province of Alberta, the largest glacial lake of Malines in the rocky mountains, hot springs and other attractive places. The diversity of the animal world is also impressive. Among the inhabitants of the park, you can meet more than 50 species of animals, including moose, deer, mountain goats and even bears. Well, if there are only a few natural attractions, you can go rafting, rent a kayak, ride a cable car or take a cruise on a picturesque lake. Experienced travelers recommend spending at least three days in the park, although there is enough entertainment for a whole week. For many years, it has been considered one of the largest French-speaking cities in the world. Even today, French remains the official language of Montreal. However, this feature of the city played a bad joke on him. For a long time, it was Montreal that was called the economic center of Canada, but in the 70s of the last century it gave this status to English-speaking Toronto. It is definitely worth taking a walk around the old city, climb the Mont-Royal Hill, admire the local Notre Dame and visit the Oratory of St. Joseph, explore numerous museums, markets and cozy parks. The Niagara Falls, which separates the Canadian province of Ontario from the state of New York, is rightfully considered one of the most impressive natural gems of North America. And this is not surprising. On the other hand, the United States has American Falls and Fata. Although by world standards, the height of the Niagara Falls is quite modest, the impressive width and volume of the flowing water make it the most powerful on the continent. Interestingly, although the waterfall was opened in the 17th century, it became a full-fledged tourist attraction only two centuries later. Nowadays, more than 20 million people visit it annually. At the same time, the whole philosophy of the city's development is subordinate to the principle of creating the most harmonious environment. Even the houses here are built so that they do not overlap the luxurious views. Finally, Vancouver is also one of the main film production centers on the continent, which is why it is often called North Hollywood. In addition to picturesque rocky mountains, Banff attracts travelers with its untouched wild nature, dense coniferous forests, canyons, glaciers, limestone caves and lakes with incredibly clean water. The main commercial center of the park is the town of Banff with many shops, souvenir shops and colorful hotels. It is here that most tourists stop to take a break from the abundance of active entertainment.