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Governors' Promenade
Governors’ Promenade is a cliffside pedestrian boardwalk in Québec City, linking Dufferin Terrace with the Plains of Abraham.
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- Activity
- Quebec City
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Places to visit in Canada — page 2
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Canada is the second-largest country in the world by area and has the longest coastline of any, running from the Atlantic to the Pacific and north into the Arctic across ten provinces and three territories.
Just over 41 million people live in it, and not evenly: the great majority are in urban areas while very large stretches hold almost nobody. Ottawa is the capital, and Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver are the three largest metropolitan areas and the three realistic starting points. The federal government is officially bilingual in English and French, and which of the two a street is lived in changes as you cross the country.
Checked 2026-08-25
Cities
Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.
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Toronto
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Montreal
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Montreal 6,054 places -
Vancouver
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Vancouver 1,484 places -
Quebec City
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Quebec City 1,857 places
Practical information
- Language spoken
- English and French
- National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
- Dialling code
- +1
- International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
- Currency
- Canadian dollar (CAD)
- Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
- Emergency number
- 911
- Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
- Plug type
- Type A and B · 120 V
- Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
- Tap water
- Not recorded
- Water systems and advisories are managed by multiple jurisdictions
Top things to see
Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.
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27 2 hoursQuartier des Spectacles
Quartier des spectacles
Quartier des Spectacles is a designated cultural district in downtown Montreal, Quebec. Established as an official zone, it concentrates the city's major performing arts venues, festivals, and public cultural spaces within a compact area.
- Must see
- Art and culture venue
- Montreal
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28 45 minOld City Hall
Old City Hall is Toronto’s former civic headquarters, a Richardsonian Romanesque landmark completed in 1899 at Queen Street West and Bay Street. Its clock tower and richly carved sandstone exterior make it one of downtown’s most recognisable historic buildings.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Toronto
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29 1 hr 30 minH. R. MacMillan Space Centre
The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre is a planetarium and astronomy museum located in Vanier Park, Vancouver. It occupies a distinctive building with a domed roof that has become a recognizable landmark on the city's skyline.
- Must see
- Museum
- Vancouver
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30 2 hoursLachine Canal
Canal de Lachine
The Lachine Canal is a National Historic Site of Canada and a defining linear park that runs through southwestern Montreal.
- Must see
- Activity
- Montreal
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31 45 minCN Tower
The CN Tower is Toronto's 553.33-metre communications and observation tower, built as a national engineering landmark and now operated as a ticketed visitor attraction.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Toronto
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32 1 hourStanley Park
Stanley Park is a 405-hectare forested peninsula beside downtown Vancouver, where towering coastal trees meet the waters of Burrard Inlet, English Bay, and the First Narrows.
- Must see
- Nature site
- Vancouver
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33 45 minCasa Loma
Casa Loma is a Gothic Revival style mansion and museum in Toronto, Ontario. Built in the early twentieth century, it stands as Toronto's singular castle museum and a major architecture destination.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Toronto
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34 45 minHabitat 67
Habitat '67
Habitat 67 is a residential complex designed by architect Moshe Safdie for Expo 67, the 1967 World Fair held in Montreal. It stands as one of the most recognizable examples of Brutalist architecture in North America.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Montreal
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35 1 hourMontreal Botanical Garden
Jardin botanique de Montréal
Montreal Botanical Garden is a major botanical garden and the horticultural anchor of Space for Life in the Olympic District. Its value lies in the specific collection, landscape, architecture, or public setting represented by that record.
- Must see
- Nature site
- Montreal
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36 45 minLions Gate Bridge
Lions Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the First Narrows of Burrard Inlet, connecting Stanley Park in downtown Vancouver to the North Shore municipalities.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Vancouver
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37 1 hr 30 minRoyal Ontario Museum
Royal Ontario Museum is a major Toronto museum where world cultures and natural history meet under one roof.
- Must see
- Museum
- Toronto
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38 45 minBonsecours Market
Marché Bonsecours
Bonsecours Market, known locally as Marché Bonsecours, stands as a landmark domed market building on the eastern edge of Old Montreal. The structure features a prominent silver dome visible from various points in the historic district.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Montreal
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39 45 minCitadelle of Quebec
La Citadelle de Québec
La Citadelle de Québec is an active military fortress on Québec City’s Cap Diamant, not a conventional museum built solely for display. Its star-shaped defensive form, stone ramparts and elevated position above the St.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Quebec City
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40 1 hr 30 minRedpath Museum
The Redpath Museum is McGill University's public natural-history museum, housed in a purpose-built Victorian structure. Opened in 1882, it stands as Canada's oldest building constructed specifically as a museum.
- Must see
- Museum
- Montreal
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41 45 minOlympic Stadium
Stade olympique
Montreal Olympic Stadium is the landmark built for the 1976 Olympic Games and the visual centre of Montreal’s Olympic District. Its value lies in the specific collection, landscape, architecture, or public setting represented by that record.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Montreal
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42 1 hr 30 minMusée national des beaux-arts du Québec
Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec is Québec City’s national art museum beside the Plains of Abraham.
- Must see
- Museum
- Quebec City
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43 45 minParliament Building of Quebec
Hôtel du Parlement
The Parliament Building of Quebec, known locally as Hôtel du Parlement du Québec, serves as the seat of the National Assembly of Quebec. Constructed in the Second Empire architectural style, this prominent structure anchors the capital district of Quebec City.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Quebec City
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44 1 hr 30 minMontreal Museum of Fine Arts
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Montréal
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts is Montreal’s leading art museum, with Quebec, Canadian, international, design, and decorative-art collections. Its value lies in the specific collection, landscape, architecture, or public setting represented by that record.
- Must see
- Museum
- Montreal
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45 1 hourHigh Park
High Park is Toronto's largest central public park, situated in the city's west end. The municipal park encompasses a significant natural area including oak savannah, woodlands, and waterfront along Grenadier Pond.
- Must see
- Nature site
- Toronto
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46 45 minDistillery District
Toronto’s Distillery District is a pedestrian heritage precinct shaped by surviving nineteenth-century distillery buildings, brick lanes, and industrial façades. Its identity comes from historic structures now occupied by galleries, shops, restaurants, public spaces, and seasonal programming.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Toronto
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47 1 hr 30 minchâteau Ramezay
Château Ramezay
Chateau Ramezay is an eighteenth-century governor's residence and city-history museum located in Old Montreal, facing Place Jacques-Cartier. Built in the early 1700s, it served as the residence of the governors of Montreal.
- Must see
- Museum
- Montreal
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48 45 minChapel of Our Lady of Help, Montreal
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours
Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel is a historic Catholic chapel in Old Montreal, Quebec. Known locally as Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours, it stands as one of the city's oldest religious buildings.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Montreal
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49 1 hourArt Gallery of Ontario
The Art Gallery of Ontario is a major Toronto museum where Canadian art, international works, temporary exhibitions, and architecture come together in a substantial downtown experience.
- Must see
- Art and culture venue
- Toronto
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50 1 hr 30 minHockey Hall of Fame
Toronto’s Hockey Hall of Fame is a focused museum devoted to ice hockey’s history, achievements and cultural reach.
- Must see
- Museum
- Toronto
Common questions
How long should a first trip to Canada be?
Ten to sixteen days is realistic for one Canadian region, not for crossing the country. An eastern cities route, a Rockies journey and a Pacific itinerary each work better as their own trip.
What entry documents are needed for Canada?
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada lists visitor visa and electronic travel authorisation rules. The required document depends on passport, travel method and status, so complete the official eligibility check for the actual journey.
What is the best way to travel around Canada?
Toronto, Vancouver and Montréal are the principal air gateways. VIA Rail is most useful in the Québec City–Windsor corridor and on selected long-distance services; outside major centres, a car or domestic flight may be necessary.
When is a practical time to visit Canada?
May to September suits many city and national-park itineraries, but northern access and mountain conditions have shorter operating seasons. Winter is a separate travel plan with different road, daylight and activity constraints.
What money and payment basics apply in Canada?
Prices are in Canadian dollars (CAD). Payment fees and acceptance are Not recorded at national level here, so verify rental deposits, remote-area fuel payment and card conversion terms directly with each provider.
What practical safety details should I save for Canada?
Call 911 for an emergency in Canada. Electrical supply is 120 V through Type A and B sockets; the source set does not record one nationwide tap-water statement, so local guidance applies.