Canada

From untouched emerald forests to cosmopolitan cities, from towering mountain ranges to endless seascapes, Canada is a country of extremes – one that embraces its glistening newness yet has a hand firmly, and proudly, in its past. <br /> <br /> As the second largest country in the world and sitting between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, its landscape is both vast and legendary: from Banff, Jasper, and Lake Louise in the heart of The Rockies, renowned for their stunning natural landscapes, deep blue lakes fringed by virgin pines, and abundant wildlife; <br /> to British Columbia – another area that's jam-packed with awe-inspiring natural beauty. <br /> <br /> There’s much more to BC than just whale-watching and skiing though: Vancouver, for example, is a fascinating blend of cosmopolitan cuisines and cultures, with scores of galleries, museums and bars, brilliant shopping and fine restaurants. Even here though, you’re never far from nature thanks to Canada’s largest city park, Stanley Park. And from Vancouver Island’s rugged shoreline to the gorgeous Sunshine Coast, there’s plenty more to explore: vast inland mountain ranges, old mining towns, warm lakes perfect for watersports, golf and even its own wine region. Surprised? You will be...

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

CAPITAL CITY | Ottawa
TIME DIFFEENCE | GMT -5 to -8 hours
BEST TIME TO VISIT | Apr-Nov
CURRENCY | Canadian Dollar