30-Day Canada Tour: Majestic Nature and Diverse Culture
11 cities |
32 attraction(s) |
total distance 5427
km
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Day3-5
Day6-8
Day9-11
Day12-14
Day15-17
Day18-20
Day21-23
Day24-26
Day27-30
Day1: Toronto
3 attraction(s) ·
3 km
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Landmark, over 553-metre tower featuring a glass floor & a revolving eatery with panoramic views.
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The Ontario Art Gallery, located next to Toronto's Chinatown, is the eighth largest art museum in North America, with over 40,000 artworks from Europe, the United States, Canada, and beyond, spanning from the 1st century AD to the present. It is a place for showcasing diverse cultures and discovering human wisdom.
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Day2: Toronto
3 attraction(s) ·
5 km
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Casa Loma is a historic mansion located in the northwest of downtown Toronto, covering 5 acres. Visiting it is like traveling through time. The building witnessed Toronto's history, and its former estate owner was Sir Henry Mill Pellatt, a financier, industrialist, and military figure in Toronto. This knight, inspired by art and architecture, began dreaming of his own castle when he was young and traveled to Europe. So, in 1911, Pellatt spent $3.5 million and hired the famous architect E.J. Lennox to help him realize his lifelong dream. In nearly three years of effort, more than 300 workers built this medieval-style castle overlooking Toronto. Today, the mansion is owned by the city of Toronto and open to visitors. Its unique medieval architecture has attracted numerous Hollywood films to shoot here. In addition, Casa Loma is also a popular venue for charity events and high society parties.
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The ROM is the fifth largest museum in North America, founded in 1912 and initially controlled by the University of Toronto until it became an independent institution in 1968. A few years ago, architect Daniel Libeskind was responsible for redesigning and renovating the museum. In 2007, the ROM opened a unique crystal-shaped new wing, which became a media focus for a period of time. This new building added six crystal galleries, expanding the museum's visible area. Today, the ROM houses over 6 million Canadian and international artifacts, distributed throughout gallery spaces on three levels, including world cultures, natural history, and "Hands-on". One of the museum's most popular exhibits is the dinosaur skeletons, as well as minerals and meteorites, biodiversity walls, and bat caves. In addition, the ROM regularly hosts special exhibitions such as the Terracotta Warriors of China, Egyptian mummies, and Mayan culture.
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Located next to Toronto's financial center, the St. Lawrence Market is a must-visit tourist destination. In 2011, it was named the world's best food market by National Geographic. Here, you'll find a wide variety of fresh produce, local specialty snacks, and souvenirs. The market is divided into two parts, with over 120 specialty merchants selling diverse food and non-food products in the southern part along Front Street. Its popular restaurants are often crowded with visitors. The upstairs of the market is a gallery showcasing Toronto's cultural arts. The north part of the market is known for its weekly farmers' market on Saturdays, which has been held since 1803, and is the primary sales market for Southern Ontario's agricultural products. On Sundays, over 80 antique dealers set up stalls in the north market and surrounding squares, displaying their wares. The antique market lasts all day and admission is free.
Day3-5: Niagara Falls > Toronto
3 attraction(s) ·
32 km
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This small town is located next to Niagara Falls and is situated by a lake, widely regarded as the center of grape production. Ice wine, made from frozen grapes picked from trees in January and February, is a tantalizing delicacy. These grapes have been dried and hardened by the cold winter weather, resulting in an exceptionally sweet flavor. As a result, they make an excellent gift for family and friends.
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3
Venue featuring over 2,000 butterflies flying in enclosed, rainforest surroundings.
Day6-8: Montreal
3 attraction(s) ·
6 km
2
Dating from 1824, this massive church features vibrant stained glass & hosts concert performances.
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Grand domed Catholic church with an art museum, gardens & organ concerts, plus tours & events.
Day9-11: Quebec City
3 attraction(s) ·
3 km
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Historic, high-end hotel offering plush quarters, plus fine dining, a spa, a wine bar & river views.
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The Quebec Museum in Battlefield Park showcases a wide range of exquisite artworks from Impressionism to Abstract art, including sculptures and paintings. The museum regularly holds solo exhibitions by world-renowned artists, providing audiences with even more exciting art experiences. In the summer of 1998, the Quebec Museum exhibited 150 works by Rodin for a duration of 3 months, creating an artistic feast.
Day12-14: Ottawa
3 attraction(s) ·
8 km
1
Overlooking the Ottawa River, Parliament Hill is a series of Gothic-style buildings, most notably the Canadian flag flying atop the clock tower. The National Day parade, one of the country's grandest celebrations, takes place here. The early mornings of summer are pleasant, with changing of the guard ceremonies held in front of Parliament. At night, the fires on Parliament Square never go out, providing endless enjoyment for spectators and stargazers accompanied by beautiful music. The architectural style of the buildings here carries the ancient European charm.
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2
The Rideau Canal is a canal built in the early 19th century that runs for 202 kilometers, starting in Ottawa in the north and ending at Kingston Harbor on Lake Ontario in the south, connecting the Rideau River with the Cataraqui River. It was built for strategic military purposes during a time when Britain and the United States were competing for control of the area. The Rideau Canal was one of the first canals designed specifically for steamboats, and its defensive fortifications are one of its unique features. In the early stages of the canal's construction in 1826, the British used "still water" technology to avoid extensive excavation work and created a series of reservoirs and 50 large locks to raise the water level to navigable depth. The Rideau Canal is the best-preserved and most primitive example of a still water canal in North America, indicating that this European technology was widely used at the time. It is also the only canal in North America that was built in the early 19th century during the construction boom of canals, and the majority of its original structures remain intact. Six "blockhouses" and a fortress were built along the canal, and defensive gates and administrative duty stations were later added to several locks. During 1846-1848, four circular stone forts were built to strengthen the defenses of Kingston Harbor. The Rideau Canal has witnessed wars fought to control the North American continent and has significant historical value. However, it can no longer accommodate large ships. The Rideau Canal runs through the entire city, with ten large bridges spanning the east and west banks. The west side is called Upper Town and is mainly inhabited by people of British descent, while the east side is called Lower Town and is mainly inhabited by people of French descent.
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The National Gallery of Canada, located near Parliament Hill, is a top museum in Canada's art scene. It is famous for its unique light green glass roof building, designed by renowned architect Moshe Safdie. The museum has three floors of exhibition space and a large collection of artwork. The second floor showcases Canadian and Indigenous art, with the world's largest collection in this category. In addition to static exhibitions, the museum also has a theater that regularly hosts arts events like opera and symphony, drawing many local celebrities and cultural figures. Moreover, the bookstore on the ground floor is exquisite, selling various art books and handicrafts. If you want to buy souvenirs, this is a must-visit store. In short, the National Gallery of Canada is a world-class museum worth visiting.
Day15-17: Banff
2 attraction(s) ·
1 km
2
Day18-20: Jasper > Improvement District No. 12
4 attraction(s) ·
103 km
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Vast national park (13,000 sq. km.) known for wildlife & scenic vistas, plus camping, hiking & more.
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Day21-23: Vancouver
3 attraction(s) ·
7 km
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In the bustling district of Vancouver, there is a park with lush forests that make people feel comfortable, wide and calm lakes, and flocks of birds that add endless vitality here. Here, you can jog, ride a bike, rollerblade, or stroll, and enjoy the joy of breathing in nature. In addition, there are various totem poles in the park for you to enjoy.
There is a small railway about 2 kilometers long in the park, which passes through dense forests and has beautiful scenery along the way. During holidays, the small train will also be decorated with different themes to make your trip more interesting.
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Granville Island, located in the heart of Vancouver, is a small island full of artistic charm. The fresh air is filled with beautiful music, and the unique shops and elegant restaurants welcome guests with friendly smiles. People of all ages can be found outside of the coffee shops, enjoying the warm sun and delicious coffee. Walking through the public market, your taste buds will be delighted with the delicious food. Various galleries emit beautiful artistic vibes, with some painters sketching on the street. Here, you can immerse yourself in the local lifestyle, relax and enjoy the beauty of life's journey.
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Urban oceanfront area featuring a public swimming beach & an annual fireworks competition.
Day24-26: Victoria
3 attraction(s) ·
20 km
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Butchart Gardens is located in Victoria City on Vancouver Island, Canada, and was established in 1904. At that time, Mr. Robert Pim Butchart abandoned a depleted limestone quarry and his wife Jennie began planting various flowers to beautify the exhausted land, eventually creating Butchart Gardens. After over a hundred years of cultivation and management, Butchart Gardens has become a colorful and dreamy garden. The garden covers a large area and has fifty full-time or part-time employees who need to cultivate over a million pots of flowers each year, including 700 different varieties to ensure that the garden is open from March to October. In 1905, the Butchart couple hired a Japanese landscape designer to create a Japanese garden, and in 1929 they built an Italian garden and a rose garden.
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Ornate Victorian castle built by the coal baron Robert Dunsmuir between 1887 & 1890, open for tours.
Day27-30: Whistler
3 attraction(s) ·
10 km
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Whistler Blackcomb, located in North America, is a famous skiing area with an area of over 8,171 acres. There are over 200 ski runs here, offering various levels of skiing terrain, including legendary steep slopes and powdery valleys. In addition, there are over 30 cable cars, including the Peak 2 Peak Gondola, which spans the mountaintops and is the highest and most frequent unsupported cable car in the world. Both beginners and advanced skiing enthusiasts can find suitable terrain here.
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Turquoise colored lake surrounded by thick forests & viewpoint to the lake & the mountains beyond.
