Canada
Toronto and Montreal have distinctly different atmospheres, and Montreal and Quebec City carry a strong French-speaking character. Vancouver sits at the western edge, so it's better planned as a separate trip rather than combined with other cities, and flights are the standard way to travel domestically.
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Ottawa
The capital of Canada, spread along the south bank of the Ottawa River. As Ontario's second-largest city, it offers a blend of politics and history.
64 sights 9 guides Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Toronto
Canada's largest city and the heart of Ontario, beautifully set on the shore of Lake Ontario. With attractions like the Royal Ontario Museum and Casa Loma, it's a great city to explore on foot.
63 sights 9 guides Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal
Canada's second most populous city and the largest in Quebec. Named after Mount Royal at its center, it sits on an island, giving it a distinctive landscape.
55 sights 9 guides Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Vancouver
A city in southwestern British Columbia, Canada's third-largest after Toronto and Montreal. Together with surrounding municipalities it forms Metro Vancouver, home to a wide variety of attractions.
59 sights 9 guides Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Quebec City
The capital of Quebec province, home to the National Assembly and other key institutions. It is the province's second-largest city after Montreal.
56 sights 9 guides Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)
Top sights in Canada
Museums & galleries
Royal Ontario Museum
Founded in 1857 as a natural history museum, it has grown into one of Canada's leading museums. Visitors can explore the striking extension designed by architect Daniel Libeskind alongside a collection of over six million items.
Museums & galleries
National Gallery of Canada
This is the national art gallery in Ottawa, Canada, home to a wide range of artworks. It's well worth a visit if you're traveling in Ottawa.
Parks & gardens
Stanley Park
Stanley Park is a vast urban park bordering downtown Vancouver, boasting more than 400 hectares of green space. It's a wonderful place to stroll among the trees and unwind.
Views & landmarks
First Canadian Place
First Canadian Place is a skyscraper rising at the corner of King and Bay Streets in Toronto's financial district, and it's the tallest building in Canada. As the Toronto headquarters of the Bank of Montreal, it's considered one of the defining landmarks of the city's skyline.
Temples & religious sites
Notre-Dame Basilica
A Catholic basilica in Old Montreal, facing Place d'Armes. It's a great stop to combine with a stroll through the old town.
Museums & galleries
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
An art museum located in Montreal, Canada. It's a pleasant place to spend a relaxed afternoon viewing a wide range of artworks.
Museums & galleries
Canadian Museum of History
This national museum covers Canadian history, culture, and anthropology, and is notable for its striking building designed by Douglas Cardinal. It offers a broad look at Canada's heritage.
Museums & galleries
Casa Loma
Casa Loma is a Gothic Revival castle-like mansion in downtown Toronto, built in the early 20th century as the residence of a financier. It is now open as a historic house museum, where visitors can explore its lavish interiors and gardens.
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