Eastern Canada

• Niagara Falls: North America’s largest waterfall, best viewed from the Canadian side; a must-do ride on the Maid of the Mist boat tour. (Half day – one day)
• CN Tower: Toronto’s 553-meter landmark, featuring a glass floor and revolving restaurant. (2 hours)
• Old Quebec: The only fortified French-speaking city in North America with preserved city walls; Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is its iconic postcard sight. (One day)
• Parliament Hill, Ottawa: Rideau Canal and Parliament buildings, with the Changing of the Guard ceremony in summer. (Half day)
• Algonquin Provincial Park: A canoeing and hiking paradise during maple leaf season. (1–2 days)

Western Rockies

• Lake Louise: An emerald lake beneath the Victoria Glacier, famous for canoeing. (3 hours)
• Moraine Lake: A jewel-toned lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks, featured on the back of the Canadian $20 bill. (2 hours)
• Columbia Icefield: Ride a glacier explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier and walk the Skywalk’s glass suspension bridge. (Half day)
• Banff Upper Hot Springs: Open-air mountain-top hot springs with views of the surrounding peaks. (2 hours)
• Stanley Park, Vancouver: One of North America’s largest urban parks, great for seawall cycling. (Half day)

Northern Canada & the Arctic

• Yellowknife: One of the world’s best places to see the northern lights, especially from December to March; staying three nights increases your chances. (2–3 nights)
• Churchill: Known as the polar bear capital of the world; take a dedicated train to see polar bears from October to November. (2–3 days)

Trip Planning Tips

• For first-time visitors, the “Western Nature Route” is recommended: fly into Vancouver, then drive through Banff and Jasper over 7–10 days.
• Those who prefer cities and culture might opt for the “Eastern Heritage Route”: Toronto – Thousand Islands – Ottawa – Montreal – Quebec City, connected by train.
• The aurora is a “specialty destination” — plan a separate 3–4 day trip rather than trying to combine it with a road trip.
• June to August is peak season with limited accommodation; book hotels in Lake Louise and Banff Town at least three months in advance.