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Johnstone Strait is a deep and narrow glacier-carved passage located between the east coast of Vancouver Island and the British Columbia mainland, extending roughly from Telegraph Cove in the north to Rock Bay in the south. Johnstone Strait serves as an important thoroughfare for marine vessels that include cargo freighters and cruise ships bound for Alaska in the summer months. Bordered by the Queen Charlotte Strait to the west and Discovery Passage to the east, gentle conditions prevail in the sheltered waters of Johnstone Strait, where the Kwakwaka’wakw First Nations are the traditional gatekeepers, having lived here for thousands of years and still call the area home.
Montréal is the largest city in Canada's Québec province. It’s set on an island in the Saint Lawrence River and named after Mt. Royal, the triple-peaked hill at its heart. Its boroughs, many of which were once independent cities, include neighbourhoods ranging from cobblestoned, French colonial Vieux-Montréal – with the Gothic Revival Notre-Dame Basilica at its centre – to bohemian Plateau.
Halifax is the first place of free speech and freedom of the press in the British Commonwealth. First all-electric city lights in North America. First naval dockyard in North America and largest on the eastern seaboard north of Norfolk, Virginia
Vancouver, a bustling west coast seaport in British Columbia, is among Canada’s densest, most ethnically diverse cities. A popular filming location, it’s surrounded by mountains, and also has thriving art, theatre and music scenes. Vancouver Art Gallery is known for its works by regional artists, while the Museum of Anthropology houses preeminent First Nations collections
Banff is a resort town and one of Canada's most popular tourist destinations. Known for its mountainous surroundings and hot springs, it is a destination for outdoor sports and features extensive hiking, biking, scrambling and skiing destinations within the area.
Originally a trading and lumbering community that grew into a town of regional significance, Ottawa was named the capital of the Province of Canada in 1857 and retained that status when Canada became a dominion within the British Commonwealth in 1867. Because of its location on the boundary between English-speaking Ontario and French-speaking Quebec and its position as national capital, Ottawa is one of the most bilingual cities in the country.
Niagara Falls is a geological wonder and one of the most famous waterfalls in the world. Straddling the border between the United States and Canada, it has been a popular tourist attraction for over 200 years, as well as a major source of hydroelectric power.
Quebec City is also an exceptionally festive city, which is a reflection of its warm-hearted inhabitants, who are proud of their rich French-Canadian culture and love to share it with visitors. The city offers a host of attractions and events that promote its francophone roots, including the Festival d'état de Québec and the Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France, along with colorful street entertainers that can be found throughout the Old City.
The Northwest Territories have been dubbed the “Aurora Capital of the World,” so it’s no surprise that folks flock from all over the world to experience the Northern Lights here. Yellowknife is situated right below the Aurora Oval and the lack of light pollution from any major roadways or cities makes the sky especially dark during the long winter nights, so viewing the natural light show here is like nowhere else.
Toronto, the capital of the province of Ontario, is a major Canadian city along Lake Ontario’s northwestern shore. It's a dynamic metropolis with a core of soaring skyscrapers, all dwarfed by the iconic, free-standing CN Tower. Toronto also has many green spaces, from the orderly oval of Queen’s Park to 400-acre High Park and its trails, sports facilities and zoo. Downtown’s cultural institutions range from the Art Gallery of Ontario and Royal Ontario Museum to the Hockey Hall of Fame and the Bell Lightbox, Toronto International Film Festival headquarters. Also here is the shopping mall, CF Toronto Eaton Centre. Nearby is Chinatown, and the stalls and coffeehouses of historic Kensington Market. Farther west, hip restaurants, boutiques and galleries are found along Queen Street West. Ferries leave for the bucolic Toronto Islands from the waterfront, popular for strolling and cycling. To the east is the Distillery District, a 19th-century industrial zone with art galleries and boutiques
Alberta is primarily known for oil, and secondarily for cattle. It is also known for its vast farming and cattle ranching areas, vast northern forests, the Rocky Mountains, cold winters, and excellent skiing. Alberta has the third largest oil reserves in the world after Venezuela and Saudi Arabia.
