Canada is a country in the northern half of North America. in the south to the Arctic Circle in the north. Major cities include massive Toronto, west coast film center Vancouver, French-speaking Montréal and Québec City, and capital city Ottawa. Canada`s vast swaths of wilderness include lake-filled Banff National Park in the Rocky Mountains. It`s also home to Niagara Falls, a famous group of massive waterfalls.

Canada is a land of vast distances and rich natural beauty. Economically and technologically, and in many other ways she closely resembles her neighbor to the south, the United States, although there are significant differences between the two countries. Canada is perfectly happy with its British heritage and many Canadians are proud of this. Canada has historically been built and influenced by immigrants from two European nations, Britain and France. This dual nature is very different than in the United States, and in some parts of Canada, particularly Quebec and parts of New Brunswick, Canadians primarily speak French. Canada became a self-governing dominion in 1867 by an act of the British parliament, and is still a proud member of the Commonwealth of Nations.

Besides taking a boat ride through the mists of Niagara Falls, some other notable experiences include hiking Newfoundland`s coastline for views of Iceberg Alley and exploring Québec`s European-style cities. Hot springs and the scenic Icefields Parkway are draws in the Canadian The Rockies. Skiing, mountain biking, and golf are attractions in Whistler, British Columbia. In the far north, dog sledding expeditions take visitors to see the Aurora Borealis, an atmospheric light phenomenon. Cultural highlights include Toronto`s professional theatre, the Calgary Stampede rodeo, and winter festivals and ice-hockey games countrywide.