| When planning a trip to Canada, you will find a | | | | industry replace the fur trade. |
| wealth of attractions, activities, and a natural allure | | | | Geography |
| that brings millions of travelers to the vast | | | | As you scan a map or spin a globe, you will find |
| country that offers visits to destinations, such as | | | | that Canada takes up the majority of the |
| Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Niagara, British | | | | northern part of North America. Canada stretches |
| Columbia, and Quebec. | | | | from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, |
| Brief History of Canada | | | | touching upon the waters of the Arctic Ocean. |
| According to aboriginal tradition, it is said that the | | | | The second-largest country in terms of total land |
| First Peoples (Native Americans) populated various | | | | area also shares space with the United States |
| parts of Canada since the land was inhabitable. | | | | with an array of borders including Niagara Falls and |
| European exploration of Canada is recorded to | | | | the Ambassador Bridge, crossing over the river in |
| first take place around 1000 AD with an array of | | | | Detroit, Michigan. |
| Viking pursuits. Their adventures were followed by | | | | In the eastern part of the country, the Gulf of St. |
| the Atlantic coast discovery of Englishman John | | | | Lawrence represents the largest estuary in the |
| Cabot in 1497. The French then landed on | | | | world, surrounded by Newfoundland. In the north, |
| Canadian soil in 1534 with the efforts of Jacques | | | | coniferous forests characterize the vegetation of |
| Cartier. The first permanent European | | | | the region. It is also here that some of the largest |
| settlements were established in 1605, situated at | | | | islands in the world are situated. The country is |
| Port Royal. Quebec City was created in 1608. | | | | also home to the Appalachian Mountains, New |
| Over the years, French colonists and fur traders | | | | Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and the Rocky Mountains. |
| took to the land as the St. Lawrence Valley and | | | | Holiday Hot Spots |
| the Great Lakes became separate settlements, | | | | Millions of tourists flock to Canada to experience |
| where Catholic missionaries also found a home. | | | | their own slice of heaven. For some, a wilderness |
| Soon, the French and Iroquois Wars erupted | | | | adventure provides a satisfying getaway, while |
| during the mid-17th century, fueled by the fur | | | | soft sandy beaches allows others to work on the |
| trade. A slew of inter-colonial wars broke out | | | | perfect tan. Some destinations offer intriguing |
| between 1689 and 1763, followed by an | | | | village exploration, while tradition, culture, and |
| assortment of agreements, such as the Treaty | | | | history present an appealing atmosphere. Some |
| of Utrecht. The 19th century in Canada saw the | | | | of the top holiday stops in Canada include the likes |
| War of 1812 (between the United States and the | | | | of destinations, such as Vancouver, Montreal, |
| British Empire); Irish immigration, and the timber | | | | Toronto, and Calgary. |