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10 of the Best Hikes in the World

10 of the Best Hikes in the World

Although hiking is fulfilling for many reasons, there’s no denying that it’s always better when the scenery is spectacular. These ten hikes are some of the world’s most scenic and…

Enjoy the Inns of Western Canada

Enjoy the Inns of Western Canada

Canada’s National Parks are at their best in summer – but the hotels and campsites that serve them can be overrun and crowded. Far better, then, to stay in a charming and characterful B&B for a taste…

Quebec Winter Carnival 2024

Quebec Winter Carnival 2024

Ever since 1955, the people of Quebec City have celebrated winter with the Quebec Winter Carnival. In 2006, over a million people attended the festival, making it the biggest winter…

Interested in Canada?

A vast country in North America stretching from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west and the Arctic Ocean in the north, Canada is the world’s second largest country with diverse cultures and terrain.

Canada Population

The country’s population in 2016 was just over 36 million. It is an ethnically diverse country and the latest statistics in 2016 show that 22.3 % of the current population are from minority groups. There are 1.7 million Native Americans living in Canada, 4.9% of Canada’s total population. There are also 7.2 million French speaking Canadians, mostly living in Quebec where French is the official language.

Canada Wildlife

The Canadian government has legislated to protect the country’s wildlife, which has been encroached on over decades, as it is home to many ecologically diverse marine and animal life eco-systems, including the Tundra, the Rocky Mountains and several coastal marine eco-systems. Protected animals include the grizzly bear, cougar, moose, whale and marmot.

Canada Holidays

There is a plethora of tour companies offering a variety of diverse package holidays in the country from exploring the Wilderness to visiting the major Canadian cities. Some of the most popular locations are Niagara Falls, Montreal, Vancouver, Quebec, Whistler and the Canadian Rockies.