Maps For Canadians

Canada has some of the most culturally influenced, diverse, and natural to cosmopolitan like environmental standards and experiences known to man around the globe.

Whether you seek a natural environmental, such as the polar Yukon in the far northwest, to a metropolitan experience in a place like Toronto (or giving Montreal a spin!), Canada has a little piece of home to offer to anyone and everyone.

Combined with French and English, Canada offers it’s tourists from around the globe a cultural immersion experience that’s sure to knock their socks’ off, climates ranging from normal season patterns to polar ice, environmental awareness through the roof, and cuisines to drive anyone’s taste-buds wild!

Toronto, Canada

We put Toronto at the top of our list because it offers one of the largest city environments and experiences throughout. With one of the world’s once largest skyscrapers (think: Sky Walk), you can imagine yourself in a cleaner, safer, and friendlier New York City. From Koreatown to heritage based French cuisines, there’s a little bit of something for everyone!

Toronto also has pockets within its city known as little India, and even Greektown! Every visitor feels welcome, and in this lush and lavish city the adventures are countless!

The Royal Ontario Museum is a site to see, modernized and equipped to tell the stories of the Canadian heritage and culture, while smaller museums fill the pockets of both old and modern Canadian history.

If you fancy architecture and art, then the Art Gallery of Ontario has many beautiful, long-lived famous paintings to view, and you can top off such an adventure with a visit to Casa Loma, a beautiful, real-life Castle! End your visit with a stop at the Toronto Zoo, and see some of the world’s most amazing animals–including the Grizzly Bear!

Finish your trip at the St. Lawrence Market! You can find nearly any and every kind of vendor here, mingle with the locals, and experience all the different foods, clothing styles, and other trending items that Toronto has to offer!

Quebec City, Canada

Similarly to Montreal, Quebec City is filled with 17^th and 18^th century architecture, cafes, restaurants and shopping centers up the wazoo’!

The environmentally friendly components of this city is recognizably one to follow by other countries, and the bicycle seems to be the dominant mode of transportation here!

Without traveling to France itself, the cobblestone streets, their small size, and the French language usage here is sure to fool anyone and provide them with the ultimate French experience–even know they haven’t crossed the Atlantic!

Vancouver, British Columbia

While having a ‘metropolis’ of its own, Vancouver also touts endless forests, zip lining activities, bridge-walking, and the ultimate pub-experience!

Known originally as a ‘gastown’, this was a place for settlers and workers to hit the local pubs, socialize, and put in work locally or visit during travels and work commutes on the sea.

Vancouver has some of the most stunning views, and is a nice mixture between a rural and suburbia-like experience!

Victoria & Vancouver Island, Canada

If you’re seeking to experience a British-influenced colonial environment, then Vancouver Island is the perfect place to start!

Although an island, having tea and visiting the parliament are of easy-nature, and meeting new people and making friends is a breeze in this colonized island!

Fill your time with exploring museums, or take a ride on the local ferry! The harbor views are stunning, and are sure to fill your mind with the love, memory, and heritage of Canadian lifestyle!

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

As far North as it is, Nova Scotia is not impossible to find! Nova Scotia is actually popularized by its bustling city known as Halifax, offering breathtaking views of the ocean and a culture that’s sure to make anyone feel welcome!

Between its port-businesses and multicultural epicenter, Halifax is sure to hit the spot with its wide seafood selection, usage of the French language, and sights to see! Halifax is full of sky-scraping condominiums, high-class restaurants, cafes, bars and more!

Check out the local Halifax Harbor Ferry, the museums, Point Pleasant Park, the Waterfront Boardwalk, and the popular Halifax Central Library! If you enjoy horticulture then the Halifax Public Gardens are sure to take your breath away!

Canada in general being as environmentally friendly as it is, holds some of the most fascinating, natural, wildlife preservation, and even hiking trails and camp-sites that words alone cannot depict the beauty of!

They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but almost everyone can appreciate a lovely beach in a wonderful location. The golden sand, clear blue sea and the bright sunshine will bring a smile to anyone’s face. But what are the world’s most beautiful beaches?

• Ko Pha Ngan, Thailand

This idyllic beach has all the hallmarks of what makes a beautifulbeach. A popular attraction for tourists, especially those who like to party. Sunrise beach, which is on the islands peninsula Hat Rin, has something of a reputation for its full moon parties.

If you have never been to one of these epic beach raves you are really missing out, the parties started out as small events but have grown over the years attracting partiers from all around the globe.

If you are a single male in your 20s or 30s then these events are a great place to meet single Thai girls. So, do yourself a favour, if you are planning a trip to Thailand, do not pass up a chance to experience the revelry first hand!

• Anse Source d’Argent, Seychelles

What list would be complete without the beautiful beaches of the Seychelles? The Island of La Digue is home to a lovely pink sandy beach in front of striking granite boulders. Add to that crystal clear water and it’s a no wonder it’s one of the most photographed places.

• Lanikai Beach, Hawaii

Now if you had a picture in your mind of the perfect beach, this may match it. Palm trees over hanging beautiful white sand and a coral reef nearby. Lanikai Beach is a truly wonderful sight, with picture postcard views.

• Fernando de Noronha Island, Brazil

A lovely turquoise sea and sandy beach will greet you at this idyllic location. Made all the more dramatic by the towering rocks that rise triumphantly out of the water. Plenty of space to stretch out and relax.

This sandy paradise holds a special place in Brazilian’s hearts, hovering somewhere between Shangri-La and Atlantis in many Brazilian’s imaginations. It is said that on Fernando de Noronha Island even the sharks are friendly.

The remoteness of the island enhances its exclusivity and mystique – and as a result It is not cheap to stay there, many Brazilians and foreigners alike shell out good money for the opportunity to find romance in paradise and lately the island has become a popular destination for newlyweds to spend their for honeymoon. But many find the island a little too extreme for their liking.

• Palawan, Philippines

This is a beach that can really make you feel like you are on a desert island. This very secluded spot is a beach comber’s paradise and just happens to be beautiful as well.

The island is a meca for international party goers and water sports enthusiasts, and the fact that there are hundreds of beautiful brown skinned Filipinas littering the beaches only adds to its allure as one ofthe World’s best beaches.

• Navagio, Zakynthos, Greece

This is a really stunningly beautiful cove that is at the base of towering white cliffs. The water is as clear and as blue as you will ever see. It also holds a little secret, a ship wreck, yes a ship wreck, left behind by smugglers. What more could you ask for?

This is only a small sample of the wonderfully beautiful beaches you can find all over the world. It doesn’t even have to be warm, Durness in Scotland may not be bathed in sunshine, but it is very beautiful.

There is a little spot of sandy perfection for everyone out there somewhere. So wherever you decide to travel, take your towel and save some time for a little relaxing on the beach.