Taking a trip to a country you’ve never been to is great, but it can be a little overwhelming to plan an itinerary for a place you’ve never visited. Canada has tons of great things to do no matter what you’re in to, so you really can’t miss. However, it helps to have some guidance before you do your research. We’ve got everything you need to know about finding the best things to do while you’re in Canada, and we’ve done our best to make sure there are options for you no matter what you like doing.
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls is home to the most famous waterfalls in the world, making it one of the most popular tourist attractions in all of Canada. While it may not be the most unique thing to do, it’s one of those things everybody should try if they’re in the area. These falls are absolutely breathtaking in terms of size and the amount of water that pours through them at any given time. While Niagara Falls isn’t the biggest waterfall in the world by a long shot, it is the waterfall that has the highest volume of water moving through it. Since this has become such a popular tourist attraction, you can find plenty of nice places to stay in the area and plenty of things to keep you occupied while you’re not taking in the beauty of the waterfalls.
Whistler
When many people think of Canada, they think of endless amounts of white snow and exceptionally cold weather. If this is the experience you want when you visit Canada, there are few better places to visit than Whistler. Whistler is situated in the Coast Mountains a short distance north of Vancouver, and there are tons of recreational activities you can enjoy there. If you love skiing and snowboarding, Whistler is one of the best places to visit in all of Canada. Despite its reputation for being one of the top winter destinations in Canada, however, Whistler also offers plenty of activities during the other seasons. One particularly popular activity during the summer is mountain biking to explore the beautiful scenery.
Montreal International Jazz Festival
If you’re a jazz fan looking for fun things to do in Canada, the Montreal International Jazz Festival is exactly what you need to add to your list. As a matter of fact, this festival holds a Guinness World Record for the world’s largest jazz festival in 2004. Each year, thousands of artists from all over the world perform at the Montreal International Jazz Festival, introducing attendees from all over to new styles of jazz and showcasing some of the best talents in the world. The wide range of musical styles at the Montreal International Jazz Festival take it beyond a fun experience for jazz fans—it’s a great experience for anybody who loves music and enjoys hearing different takes on it. Keep in mind that the city gets very busy during this time, so you have to be able to handle big crowds.
The National Sport
No list of fun things to do in Canada would be complete without mentioning the thing Canada is arguably most known for: Hockey. Not only is hockey a huge deal in Canada which means you have a lot of opportunities to catch a game, you can also witness some top-tier talent since Canada is home to seven different NHL teams, the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) features another 60 teams for you to watch. And if you love good competition, there are few sports more entertaining than hockey. You can even enjoy a little different sporting event experience, including a different atmosphere for fans and some unique food options.
There are a lot of great things to do in Canada whether you like getting out in nature and exploring or listing to jazz music. You can even enjoy a hockey game and try out some of the food that Canada is famous for. As long as you’re having fun, you’re doing it right. The hardest part about visiting Canada is the fact that there are so many great things to do that it’s hard to fit them all in a single trip.