Places to discover

Best places to visit in Canada

Canada has 10 provinces and three territories, spread over a huge area. Indeed, it's the second largest country in the world after Russia. Canada, is also about water, lots of water, the country has approximately 60% of the world's lakes... You will understand that Canada has a lot to offer and it might be difficult to make a choice. Follow the advice of seasoned Evaneos travellers to make it clearer!

In the East, its capital, Ottawa, has a financial centre to rival American towns and lies between Montreal and Niagara Falls. In this region, Quebeckerswill welcome you with their warm accent helping you to discover the wonderful secrets that Canada's incredible natural environment contains. You will venture to Tadoussac or Gaspé to hope to see the rulers of the sea: whales and killer whales are found in the region during part of the year.

Then going westward: if you are a ski lover, the Whistler ski pistes are renowned for being the most expensive in the world, due to their proximity to the sea. But the region's must-see is Vancouver, one of the world's cities with the best quality of life. This place has a pleasant climate, clear Asian influences, and the nearby Victoria Island offers you sublime local wildlife.

Closer to the centre of the country, near Calgary, the Banff National Park with its incredibly blue lake is a paradise for lovers of peace and large spaces, who will without doubt find happiness throughout this country.

Sainte-Anne-des-Monts

Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, a town by the sea at the edge of Gaspésie National Park

Montebello

Montebello is a small, picturesque town, situated between Montreal and Ottawa, along Highway 50. It would have remained a rural town had it not been for the construction of a timber-framed hotel and resort in 1930.

Niagara-on-the-Lake

It's a pretty, well-cared for, almost Disney-esque town, but with added authenticity.

Kingston

Kingston, a town that has preserved its historic appearance, is a good place for a short but different visit in Ontario. The town is at the end of the Saint Laurent river, where it finally flows into Lake Ontario.

Grands Jardins

The Grands-Jardins National Park is one of the most famous parks in in Quebec and well worth a visit!

Cantons-de-l’est

The Eastern Townships are a tourist region located in Quebec to the south-west of Montreal.

Bic

Bic National Park is located in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region, before Rimouski and the entry to the Gaspesie Peninsula.

Outremont

It was once an independent town, but nowadays Outremont is a suburb of Montreal in Quebec.

Wendake

The Huron-Wendat community chose tourism as the way to stimulate its socio-economic development. It's the perfect way for them to promote their identity as a native community of Quebec.

Île d’Orléans

The cradle of the French speaking Americas, the Ile d’Orléans is a picturesque place to stay where you can admire the French Canadian heritage. It's one of my favourite places to visit in this region.

Halifax

Halifax is not only Nova Scotia's principal town, but also one of the oldest in Canada.

Baie de Fundy

Situated in New Brunswick, the Bay of Fundy is 270km long and known for its cliffs and weather-beaten rocks.

Fredericton

The capital of New Brunswick, Fredericton, is a provincial Canadian town and a great base from which to visit the area.

Shippagan

Shippagan is the commercial fishing capital of New Brunswick, and part of Acadia, a must see region during your visit to French speaking Canada.

Whistler

Whistler is the most well-known ski resortand the most renowned in Canada, especially since hosting part of the Vancouver Winter Olympics in 2010. It is a favourite destination of lovers of outdoor sports.

Mille-îles

A Thousand Islands! In Quebec or Ontario? Actually, there is the River of a Thousand Islands in Quebec and the Thousand Islands region in Ontario. What's more, the two areas are about 250 km apart. Here we are talking about Ontario.

Lac Saint-Jean

Lake Saint-Jean is surprisingly large. When you see it for yourself, it's hard to believe it really is just a lake. Exploring the villages around its circumference takes you on an enjoyable adventure on which you get to meet new people, see new places, and explore wonderful natural scenery.