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Toronto Islands
The Toronto Islands are a chain of small islands in Lake Ontario, located just offshore from the city's downtown core.
- Must see
- Nature site
- Toronto
Country guide
Places to visit in Canada — page 2
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 Arct...
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Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor
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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08 1 hr 30 minMuseum of Anthropology at UBC
The Museum of Anthropology at UBC is a museum of world arts and cultures with a particular focus on the First Nations of the Pacific Northwest.
- Must see
- Museum
- Vancouver
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09 2 hoursPetit Champlain
Petit Champlain is a historic quarter in Québec City's Lower Town, situated at the foot of Cap Diamant beneath the Château Frontenac escarpment. The area comprises narrow cobblestone streets and heritage buildings dating to the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Quebec City
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10 2 hoursGastown
Gastown is Vancouver's oldest neighbourhood, established in 1867 and designated a National Historic Site of Canada. The district centres on Water Street and retains Victorian-era architecture alongside commercial development.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Vancouver
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11 2 hoursÎle d'Orléans
île d'Orléans
Île d’Orléans is a large agricultural island in the Saint Lawrence River downstream from Québec City. It is about 34 kilometres long and up to 8 kilometres wide, connected to the mainland by the Pont de l’Île bridge.
- Must see
- Activity
- Quebec City
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12 30 minBasilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré
basilique Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré
The Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré is a major Catholic pilgrimage basilica on the north shore of the Saint Lawrence River, northeast of Québec City. Dedicated to Saint Anne, it has attracted pilgrims for centuries.
- Must see
- Place of worship
- Quebec City
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13 2 hoursFortifications of Quebec
fortifications de Québec
The Fortifications of Quebec are the defensive walls, gates, and ramparts that encircle Old Quebec, forming the only remaining fortified city walls in North America north of Mexico.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Quebec City
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14 2 hoursDufferin Terrace
terrasse Dufferin
Dufferin Terrace is a historic boardwalk in Québec City's Upper Town, running alongside the Château Frontenac. This elevated promenade overlooks the St.
- Must see
- Activity
- Quebec City
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15 2 hoursPlace Royale
Place Royale is a historic public square in Quebec City's Lower Town, widely recognized as the restored birthplace precinct of French North America.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Quebec City
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16 1 hourChinatown
Vancouver Chinatown is one of North America's largest historic Chinatowns, established in the late nineteenth century. It sits east of downtown Vancouver, centred around Pender Street and Main Street.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Vancouver
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17 2 hoursMusee d'art contemporain de Montreal
The Musee d'art contemporain de Montreal is Quebec's principal public museum devoted to contemporary art and digital-media practice. Located in Montreal, it serves as a major cultural institution dedicated to collecting, exhibiting, and promoting contemporary artistic creation.
- Must see
- Museum
- Montreal
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18 1 hr 30 minKensington Market
Kensington Market is a dense heritage market neighbourhood in downtown Toronto. It occupies several city blocks northwest of the central business district, centered around Augusta Avenue and Kensington Avenue.
- Must see
- Market
- Toronto
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19 1 hourLa capitale Observatory
Observatoire de la Capitale
Observatoire de la Capitale is an indoor panoramic viewpoint in the Marie-Guyart Building. Its appeal is the elevated view over Québec City and the chance to understand the city’s geography from above.
- Must see
- Viewpoint
- Quebec City
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20 2 hoursMorrin Centre
The Morrin Centre is a cultural institution occupying a landmark building in Quebec City's Old Town. The structure served as a prison from 1812 to 1868 before conversion to an educational facility.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Quebec City
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21 2 hoursMusée de l'Amérique francophone
The Musée de l’Amérique francophone is a history museum in the Séminaire de Québec complex in Québec City. It explores French-speaking communities across North America, linking regional history with wider stories of settlement, migration, religion, education, and cultural continuity.
- Must see
- Museum
- Quebec City
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22 1 hourYaletown
Yaletown is a converted warehouse district on the southern edge of downtown Vancouver. Formerly an industrial rail yard and warehousing area, the neighbourhood has been redeveloped into a dining, design, and waterfront destination.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Vancouver
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23 1 hourRobson Street
Robson Street is Vancouver's principal central shopping and visitor thoroughfare, stretching through the downtown core.
- Must see
- Market
- Vancouver
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24 1 hr 30 minArtillery Park National Historic Site
Artillery Park is a staffed national historic site within the Fortifications of Quebec National Historic Site. It preserves military heritage buildings and grounds that served defensive functions from the 18th to 19th centuries.
- Must see
- Historic monument
- Quebec City
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25 2 hoursPlace des Arts
Place des Arts is Montreal's leading performing-arts complex, serving as the cultural anchor of the Quartier des Spectacles district. Opened in 1963, it encompasses multiple concert halls and theatres on a single downtown site.
- Must see
- Art and culture venue
- Montreal
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26 1 hourGovernors' Promenade
Governors’ Promenade is a cliffside pedestrian boardwalk in Québec City, linking Dufferin Terrace with the Plains of Abraham.
- Must see
- Activity
- Quebec City
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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
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.