Canada is a country in North America, and the second-largest in the world by land area. Its size means that a visit can take many forms, from city streets and cultural districts to wide open landscapes that stretch for long distances. The country is also known for its multiculturalism, which shows up in its neighbourhoods, food, languages and festivals.
What a visit offers
- Natural beauty across a very large territory, with scenery that changes greatly from region to region.
- Multicultural cities, where communities from many parts of the world live side by side and share their traditions.
- Room to travel slowly, since the distances between places are considerable and a journey often becomes part of the experience.
Planning your trip
Because Canada covers such a wide area, it helps to choose a region before you go rather than trying to see everything. Think about whether you want to spend your time in cities, in the outdoors, or in a mix of both. Each part of the country has its own character, so a few well-chosen stops will usually give a fuller picture than a rushed route across the map.
Canada is also known as the Dominion of Canada, a name you may see in formal or historical contexts. Whether you come for the landscapes, the cities or the variety of communities, the country rewards a visit that is planned with care and allowed some unhurried time.
