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Canada
Canada
Types of trips: Adventure, Expedition, Road Trips, Relaxation, Nature and Wildlife, Mountains, Cultural, Festivals, Sport, Music and Performance.
Best known for: Maple Syrup, Ice Hockey, Snow, Friendly people, Vast open spaces, Poutine and Mounties
Why Go?: Despite being quite far from the UK, Canada is still quite frequently visited by school groups from this side of the pond. This could be down to its vast and diverse landscapes which mean there are plenty of things to see, and more than a big enough selection of activities to choose from!
Fact File
Population: 35,000,000
Capital: Ottawa
Language(s): English and French
Ties to the UK?: Many cultural and language relations
Landscape: Mountain ranges, Rivers and Lakes, Vast open spaces, Forests and Waterfalls
Climate/Seasons: Very cold in the north near to the Arctic Circle, warm summers in the south
When to Go: It depends what you're looking for, if you want skiing or winter sports then go between December and April and head to the north but if you want to enjoy the great outdoors go between May and September for the best weather.
Reasons to Visit: A diverse range of things to do in a place renowned for being beautiful and filled with friendly people
How to Get There: Flying is your only viable option, you'll be on a long haul flight over the atlantic so remember it may take a little while to get over the jetlag
Places to Go: Ottawa, Rocky Mountain Parks, Niagara falls, Gros Morne National Park, Ontario, Montreal, Vancouver, Toronto, Whistler Ski Resort
Famous People: Justin Bieber, Michael Buble, Celine Dion, Mike Myers, Jim Carrey
Natural Wonders/Wildlife: Niagara Falls, Rocky Mountains, Arctic Fox, Polar Bears, Aurora Borealis
History: Colonized by France and Britain, Montreal Winter Olympics
Architecture: Vancouver Dam, Royal Ontario Museum
Culture: Live Sports, Live Music
Sport: Ice Hockey, Winter Olympics, Lacrosse
Events: Toronto Fashion Week, Scarboro Fair
Watch Out For: Heavy Snowfall in the winter months
Medical Issues: No mandatory vaccinations required
For travel details visit the FCO website page for this country (see below):
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