Banff
Calgary
Charlevoix
Delta
Edmonton
Halifax
Jasper
Lake Louise
Montreal
Niagara Falls - attractions
Ottawa
Quebec City
Toronto
Vancouver
Whistler

 

Those expecting Canada to be a blander version of the USA should check their assumptions at the door. Canada's wild northern frontier, which has etched itself into the national psyche, and its distinct patchwork of peoples have created a country that is decidedly different from its brash neighbour.

It's the edginess between Canada's indigenous, French and British traditions that gives the nation its complex three-dimensional character. Add to this a constant infusion of US culture and a plethora of traditions brought by migrants, and you have a thriving multicultural society.

With its history, people, landscape and natural beauty, Canada offers an abundance of well-known cities, attractions, parks and regions that make for wonderful destinations whether you're looking for a trip that's educational, inspiring or just plain fun. But don't pass up a chance to explore the less-travelled areas, too - at the fringes of the inhabited world, great challenges, eye-opening experiences and hospitable people await.

Full country name: Canada

Area: 9,976,000 sq km (3.9 million sq mi)

Population: 31,280,000

Capital city: Ottawa (pop: 1,010,500)

People: British descent (28%), French descent (23%), Italian descent (3%), aboriginal peoples (2%), plus significant minorities of German, Ukrainian, Dutch, Greek, Polish and Chinese descent

Languages: English, French and 53 native languages

Religion: Catholic (45%), Protestant (36%) and minorities from most of the world's major religions

Government: Parliamentary democracy

Prime Minister: Jean Chrétien

Governor-General: Adrienne Clarkson

GDP: US$774 billion
GDP per capita: US$25,000
Annual Growth: 3%
Inflation: 3%
Major Industries: Processed and unprocessed minerals, food products, wood and paper products, transportation equipment, chemicals, fish products, petroleum and natural gas.
Major Trading Partners: USA, Japan, EU (UK, Germany, Netherlands), China and South Korea

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