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Often called "the Gibraltar of America," this fort is located on Cap-aux-Diamants, overlooking the St Lawrence River. Manned to this day by traditionally-dressed troops who perform the changing of the guard every day at 10am during the summer, the Citadel also has a museum of Quebec's military history and the story of the Royal 22nd Regiment. Local tour guides lead visitors on a one-hour tour through 250 years of Quebec's tumultuous past.
This place has a bit of history (built in 1969) and a bit of learning activities for growing up kids. There are other places and a garden around on island to spend a day if you are going there in summer. Bit expensive for what it offers inside.
Lake Louise is in Alberta, and it is known as the cliche for mountain serenity, it is photographed all the time for its turquoise waters and tranquility. The color of the lake is due to fine particles suspended in the glacier waters, creating that amazing tones and paradise-like atmosphere. You have ski runs, a charming town, trail riding, hiking, rafting and mountain biking, making this place the ideal getaway.
A stopping point for ferry travelers bound for Victoria, BC, this small city is a worthwhile destination in its own right. For lodgings, try Domaine Madeleine, and enjoy fine French dining at C'est Si Bon. Easy access to several spots in Olympic National Park makes this town a great starting point for outdoor adventures, with nearby Lake Crescent and Hurricane Ridge being especially popular. There's a small farmer's market every weekend, and plenty of concerts, theatrical events and shopping to keep you busy.
The word which describe the sensation to be at the top is magnificient, unbelievable.
When you step on the glass floor situated at 342 m above the ground and looked down, everything is going crazy.
Your mind tells you that you are safe, but your body is crying " run for your life", the adrenaline is pumped up with light speed, your balance is lost.
The view is once again magnificient. You can also enjoy a good but I must say a little expensive lunch in the 360ยบ restaurant and enjoy the spin!
The Canadian War Museum in Ottawa honors Canada's and commemorates the wars and conflicts in which Canada has taken part, tracing the history of conflict from a Canadian perspective, from pre-Columbian times in Canada to the Gulf War and Canada's participation in peacekeeping efforts. You will find a large collection of artifacts and war art, even Hitler's personal limousine.
Parliament Hill is located in downtown Ottawa, overlooking the Ottawa River, and it is a great starting point to visit all other points of interest in the area, plus an attraction itself. There are tours available, for you to know the building and its history, the House of Commons, the Senate, and the Parliament Library, and the tours range from 20 minutes to an hour.
The Vancouver Aquarium has been rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing injured marine mammals for more than 40 years. It is located in Stanley Park in Vancouver, one of the largest and most important aquariums, a well respected center for marine research, conservation and marine animal rehabilitation and is run by a self supporting non profit association, with no government funding.
Saskatchewan has a not really deserve reputation as a flat and featureless expanse of prairie. In truth, the northern half of the province is covered with lakes and forests where fishing and campfires lure the city-weary traveler. The central parkland is a nice display of rolling hills and aspen groves, the perfect place for trail riding in summer and cross-country skiing in winter months. Even in the south of the province, which is part of the Great Plains stretching up from Texas, the wide-open landscape conceals gems of diverse topography, historical curiosities and welcoming towns.
Take museums, for instance: Nearly every community in the province has its own collection of historical exhibits, such as Weyburn, home to the largest collection of silver wares in North America, with stunning pieces dating to the great houses of pre-Victorian England. Maple Creek has not one, but two museums dedicated to ranching and cowboy life of olden times. Fort Carlton is a living museum to the fur trade. These small facilities, along with the many larger museums and living-history sites, make Saskatchewan a great stop for those interested in Native American culture and the history of western Canada.
Saskatchewan is a paradise for hunting and fishing enthusiasts several world records have been broken there.
Stanley Park is a 1.000 acre urban park bordering downtown Vancouver, being the largest city-owned park in Canada and the third largest in North America. It receives about 8 million visitors per year, who enjoy the 5.47 mile seawall path, the nearly 500.000 trees that reach 250 feet and are hundreds of years old, the recreational facilities and the fauna, with a large list of species, and about 200 bird species.
Nick : Red Bull
Name : Jordan
Born in : Toronto, Canada
Age : 32
Hobbies : sports, BBQ'S, my family (believe me, they are a hobby LOL)
