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Mountainous, remote, culturally diverse, and immensely beautiful, Canada is an expansive and scenic country to visit and explore. With over 10 provinces, this North American country is a favourite destination for travellers of all ages. Canada has so much to offer that it’s worth fully exploring on its own. Perfect for ski adventures, scenic railway journeys, wildlife, and historical city exploration, it’s diverse in its terrain and culture. Canada is a comfortable and exciting destination to visit.

Canada Map showing provinces and cities

Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering over 9.98 million square kilometres (3.85 million square miles), making it the world's second-largest country by total area. Its southern and western border with the United States, stretching 8,891 kilometres (5,525 mi), is the world's longest binational land border. Canada's capital is Ottawa and its three largest metropolitan areas are Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver.

How would you describe Canada?

Mountainous, remote, culturally diverse, and immensely beautiful, Canada is an expansive and scenic country to visit and explore. With over 10 provinces, this North American country is a favourite destination for travellers of all ages. Canada has so much to offer that it’s worth fully exploring on its own. Perfect for ski adventures, scenic railway journeys, wildlife, and historical city exploration, it’s diverse in its terrain and culture. Canada is a comfortable and exciting destination to visit.

How many provinces and territories are there in Canada?

The provinces are, in alphabetical order: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and Saskatchewan. The three territories are Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon

How many cities and towns are there in Canada?

 The capital of Canada is Ottawa. The total number of cities in Canada is 7,986 as per data of 2020. Among all these cities of Canada, three of them have the population of more than a million, 52 cities with populations between 100,000 and one million, and 393 cities with populations between 10,000 and 100,000.

The three largest cities in Canada by population are Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. Toronto is in the first position with 5,583,064 population. Montreal and Vancouver are in the second and third positions with 3,824,221 and 2,313,328 population respectively. The least populated cities in Canada are Farnham, Iqaluit, Lacombe, Forget, Goderich, Perth, Dawson city, Canmore, Lunenburg, and Nelson.

Best time to visit Canada?

The best time to visit Canada is from September through November. The weather has cooled down but is still comfortable and changing fall foliage provides a beautiful backdrop for a vacation. Pleasant fall celebrations such as pumpkin, apple, and wine festivals are in full swing.

Visiting Canada for the first time?

 Be Prepared for the Weather.
Check the Visa & Entry Requirements.
Consider Travel Insurance for Canada.
Check the Alcohol Age Limit.
Be Wildlife Smart.
Be Prepared to Tip.

Should I hire a tour guide?

Having a tour guide by your side during your tour in Canada can enhance your experience when traveling. A good guide will be able to explain the local culture and traditions and give you other local insights about the places you visit.