Canada Overview

Don’t expect Canada to be a bland country, its vast landscape and colorful people make it very different from its neighbor. However, the French and British traditions do play an important role in influencing the Canadian culture. Canada is considered to be the 4th largest country with its ten provinces and three territories. English and French are both official languages. The most populated area within the country is the Quebec City-Windsor Corridor area and the most populated metropolitan area is Toronto, with over 5 million people.

Spring, summer and autumn are all ideal for touring, although if you want to ski, winter or early spring are the most ideal times to do so. For campers and those who want to visit the far north, the summer months of July and August are best. Many of the country’s festivals also take place in the summer time. The Horseshoe Falls in Niagara Falls, Ontario is a major source of hydroelectric power for the region and it is also a popular tourist destination. Each province has its own unique attractions that draw in tourists world-wide.