In France, there is still a tendency to associate Canada with Montreal and Quebec in general, sometimes forgetting that this vast North American country is home to many other provinces with many riches. Throughout the country, you have the opportunity to discover dynamic cities, to enjoy a warm welcome recognized throughout the world or to stroll through a magnificent and beautiful natural environment. If you don't yet have an idea about the trip that will make you dream in 2019, here are 10 good reasons to consider direct flights to Canada!
Discover a wonderful nature
While Canada has large, vibrant and vibrant metropolitan areas with a generous cultural offer, it is also a destination of choice for lovers of wide open spaces. The second largest country in the world in terms of area, it is necessary to visit it several times to enjoy its more than 40 national parks and nature reserves. Mountains, lakes, rivers, forests, glaciers and coastlines shape the landscape and are ideal places for splendid hiking
Enjoy outdoor leisure activities, heading for a sporty stay
A country with wide open spaces means outdoor activities. And Canada's many provinces are a fascinating playground for sports enthusiasts! This includes the nature that surrounds the city of Vancouver and the many opportunities it provides. In addition to hiking, which is a flagship activity, there are opportunities for rafting, rafting, climbing and mountain biking in the rough waters of the Elaho River in the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District. Filling up with nature while exercising and having as much fun as possible is also what Canada is all about.
Adventuring into the Far West, British Columbia
British Columbia is a beautiful province where nature amazes, with majestic glaciers, snow-capped mountains, orchards, forests and the unmistakable Pacific islands. On Vancouver Island, you can stop off in the peaceful city of Victoria with its British accents before heading south to Pacific Rim National Park, the perfect place for wild beach lovers. We also make sure to visit the village of Stewart to see its fjord and see the grizzly bear in its natural environment. We are then at the border between Canada and the United States, the beginning of the state of Alaska.
Explore the Interior and Alberta
Aficionados of breathtaking scenery, welcome to the province of Alberta. Along the road from Jasper to Lake Louise, the Icefields Parkway is used. There are more than 100 glaciers and they are incredible natural elements that pass before our eyes. Turquoise lakes, snow-covered peaks and breathtaking waterfalls, it's simple, this road is considered one of the most scenic roads in the world. You can also be surprised by the turquoise blue of Lake Louise in Banff National Park. It is a pure pleasure to cross it by canoe or simply to walk along it via its hiking trail. Here, we simply enjoy the landscape, composed of breathtaking peaks and coniferous forests
Stop in Calgary, a modern city east of the Rockies
While Canada evokes the great outdoors and the joys of nature, we must not forget that it is also a country whose prosperity is also due to its charming and attractive cities. Calgary is one of them. We take the time to stroll around Downtown and contemplate its glass towers that are reflected in each other. Then we head to Chinatown, the oldest in Canada. Several spots offer sublime views of the city and its Skyline: the Calgary Tower or even up the Mc Hugh Bluff staircase, a park much appreciated by the locals. It is a city where it is easy to get out of the urban atmosphere and enjoy peaceful and green walks. You can simply walk along the Bow River or reach Prince Island Park, run, rollerblade or bike, taking the time to observe squirrels that seem to live in perfect harmony with humans.
Stop over in Halifax
This city, which mixes history and modernity, really deserves to be known. You can stroll along the boardwalk by the sea and take the time to contemplate the facades of 18th century buildings and stop by an art gallery or restaurant. There is also the citadel, which is surprising because it is located on the top of a hill. It overlooks the harbour and is a peaceful place to stroll around in a green setting. The history of this maritime city is also presented at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, including the link between Halifax and the famous Titanic.
Travel the rest of Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is a great place to stay under the sign of the sea. Many emblematic places offer the opportunity to immerse yourself in a marine atmosphere. One day, we discover the charming little fishing village of Fisherman's Cove. Then we will immortalize a few moments at the lighthouse of Peggy's Cove before reaching the small neighbouring village and stop to taste some seafood specialities
Strolling around New Brunswick
On the Atlantic coast, another province attracts crowds for its specific characteristics. New Brunswick offers the opportunity to stroll at low tide on the seabed, where huge monoliths stand in the Bay of Fundy. You can also discover the customs and habits of the Acadian people in the Historical Village, thanks to a reconstruction of the universe that reigned there in 1850. Finally, summer, who wouldn't dream of swimming in Canada? This is possible in Kouchibouguac National Park, home to the warmest waters in northern Virginia, between salt tides, forests and dunes
Setting sail for Prince Edward Island
This eastern Canadian island, made famous by Lucy Maud Montgomery's novel Anne of Green Gables, is home to many treasures and is a small gem not to be missed. It offers an ideal mix of colours to capture in photo shoots, with its fields and wild nature, the red of its land and the blue of its sea. The sea, which is at the centre of all attention and economic activity, with 1,100 km of coastline and no less than 23 beaches. It is advisable to stroll along this beach of Bassin Head, where the sand is famous for singing under your feet. The sea, which is also found on the plates with many restaurants offering fish and shellfish accompanied by local potatoes. A stay that perfectly combines the beauty of nature and gastronomic pleasures.
Dive into the wild atmosphere of Newfoundland and Labrador
What can we say about this Eastern province except that it offers an extraordinary face-to-face experience with magnificent landscapes. Nature is raw, on all sides, and the forests, parks, rivers, as well as the work of the waves that gnaw at the rocks, offer a sense of the end of the world, in a preserved territory where the often harsh weather adds to the feeling of wild lands. It is also a good place for a number of outdoor activities. We take advantage of the sea and rivers to kayak and go far away by boat. In the country, hiking or cycling allows you to explore the forests and encounter wildlife found in most of Canada's wilderness areas: from brown bears to caribou, moose and lynx