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Some great family travel ideas to Canada....
NIAGARA FALLS
The majestic rumble of the falls can be heard from miles away, but
the sight itself never fails to cause the viewer to pause and gaze
in wonder at the 600,000 gallon per second mass of hissing, frothing
water crashing over a 170 foot cliff amid huge clouds of spray and
mist. The Canadian Falls, is also called the Horseshoe Falls (because
of its shape). A small body of land known as Goat Island divides
the river into two channels. On one side is the Canadian Horseshoe
Falls, and on the far side across the border is the smaller, American
Falls. On sunny days rainbows rise just above the mists...... MORE
TORONTO
Toronto is a city rich in history; yet, it is also a city that never
grows old. Canada’s most cosmopolitan city is the cultural heart
of south central Ontario and of English-speaking Canada. One of
the greatest benefits of living in or visiting Toronto is its location.
From the United States, it is just a 90-minute drive along the Queen
Elizabeth Way. Weather-wise, the location is ideal. Toronto is situated
on beautiful Lake Ontario. A walk along the waterfront leads to
beaches, marinas, boating facilities, parkland, bike trails, and
tennis courts. The lake’s influence keeps the winters in Toronto
from being severe...... MORE
MONTREAL
Montréal is a modern and colorful city offering the perfect blend
of historic buildings, modern structures, and skyscrapers. Below
the ground, another city exists, where extremes of heat and cold
are unknown. To the west and north of downtown are mainly English
speaking commercial and residential neighborhoods, centered around
Westmount. To the east and north are French speaking quartiers,
notably Outremount and Plateau Mont-Royal. In between are the many
dialects and cultures of residents and business people from around
the globe...... MORE
LAKE LOUISE
The Rocky Mountains rise majestically throughout Banff National
Park, making the whole area a place of spectacular beauty. Nestled
in the heart of this premier Canadian wilderness reserve are the
communities of Banff and Lake Louise.
As Canada's largest ski area, Lake Louise offers skiers and snow
boarders unlimited possibilities. With over 11 square miles of terrain
spread across four mountain faces, Lake Louise provides a choice
of more than 100 named runs, as well as thousands of acres of wide
open bowls. Featuring some of North America's most exciting terrain,
it is also skier- friendly with a green, or easy run, from every
chairlift on the mountain. Tied together with a system of 11 interconnecting
lifts, Lake Louise is hard to beat. With an abundant amount of natural
snow (15 feet in the bowls), backed up by Canada's largest snowmaking
system, Lake Louise guarantees skiing from early November to mid
May. With dozens of long protected tree lined runs, and 65% of the
terrain below the tree line, you can ski at Lake Louise even when
it is snowing...... MORE
WHISTLER
Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, both part of the Whistler Resort,
are the two largest ski mountains in North America and are consistently
ranked as the No. 1 or 2 ski destinations on the continent. They
offer winter and summer glacier skiing, the longest vertical drop
in North America, and one of the most advanced lift systems in the
world. Some 32 high speed lifts, 200 trails, and 12 alpine bowls
cover more than 7,000 acres. Whistler has also grown in popularity
as a summer destination, with a range of family oriented outdoor
activities and events...... MORE
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