Canada is the world's second-largest country, so you won't be able to see it all in one visit, regardless of whether you're a first-time visitor or returning to experience something new. Here are 8 bucket-list-worthy activities to do in Canada. But before going for your trip to these places make sure to have travel insurance coverage.
8 activities to do in Canada
- Experience the Toronto Edgewalk.
CN Tower Edgewalk is the world's highest hands-free external walk with views across Toronto. If you're looking for an adrenaline rush, this is the one for you!
You should also cycle around Lake Ontario, visit the Royal Ontario Museum, and Casa Loma, take a microbrewery tour and enjoy a picnic in High Park while you’re in Toronto. If you're a cinema fan, you should time your visit to the Toronto International Film Festival in September.
- See the northern light
Seeing the northern lights is always the best experience. While the celestial spectacle can be spotted as far south as Banff, the most epic display is undoubtedly found in the "Great White North." You can see the light show all over the Yukon between August and April, but the best viewing is outside the capital of Whitehorse.
- look for Camping in Saskatchewan’s prairie desert
Located along the southern shore of Lake Athabasca, the Athabasca Sand Dunes Provincial Park beckons hikers and environmentalists with its endemic flora and sand dunes – a rare sight in a province known for its flat, prairie landscape. In addition to being the world's most northerly sand dunes, the biggest active sand surface in the country reaches nearly 30m (100ft) high.
- Watch the Ice Hockey Game
Montreal is home to ice hockey, the national sport of Canada. You can watch the national sport at the Bell Centre, but be quick since tickets sell out.
Make sure you check out Montreal's art and cinema scene while you're there.
- Take a picture of Lake Louise.
In Alberta, Lake Louise is one of the most iconic photography spots in Canada, and it should be on everyone's bucket list. Don't miss out on a chance to hike around or canoe on the lake in your lifetime. The turquoise hue will take your breath away, even for the most experienced traveller.
- Watch the sunrise in Newfoundland
In the easternmost part of North America, watching the sunrise is truly magical. Some of the best places include the Burin peninsula, Signal Hill, Cape Spear, Fort Waldegrave, and King's Cove Head.
- Experience Niagara Falls.
It is probably one of the most epic and popular things to do in Canada. The Canadian side of the falls offers views of all three waterfalls, which the USA side does not. You can see them for free from the Table Rock Welcome Centre, walk along the mile-long path along the gorge, or you can get a better view by paying to go up the Skylon Tower or Skywheel, or by taking the Journey behind the falls experience.
- Experience Toronto's diverse cuisine
Almost half of Toronto's residents are immigrants, making the 7500 restaurants in the city one of the world's most diverse. In the absence of a clearly identifiable Canadian cuisine, collaboration and invention prevail in the kitchens of immigrant mom-and-pop shops and Michelin-starred chefs alike.
