Happy Canada Day

[Freightman]

Calling all Canadians - I have been to Canada before but what interests me is the natural beauty of the country, in particular, the Fall foliage. Can anyone advise me what are the best areas to view and at what time? I have been told that Ontario and Quebec are spectacular but the timing is tricky, that is, an organised tour might miss the best part if nature is late to the party.

Also, as Canada has its fair share of ice and snow are there any ice sculptures on public display?

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Any information is appreciated.

Thanks.

How long are you staying. Are you planning to stay within a geographic area or travel the country. You mention fall foliage. Mid to late September is great for that though you might get caught in a storm. You’ll likely land either at Vancouver or Toronto.

If you have lots of time and lots of money, consider an August trip - land at Toronto and go to Halifax. Spend some time in the Maritimes. Make sure you get to Cape Breton. The Cape Breton twng is interesting.

https://youtu.be/Hw0yAYL88MU

Link is for the Rankin Family from Cape Breton. Interesting voice inflection and hope all enjoy this song as much as I do. The smallest Canadian province is Prince Edward Island. An absolute must for scenery, slow lifestyle and if course - Anne of Green Gables - the rest if the maritimes are really quite pretty.

The francais of Quebec can be a challenge. Quebec City for it’s rich history is amazing. You’ll be continuing on likely through Montreal. It can still be humid that time of year. Unbecoming Cuty us also the site if the famous 1759 Plains of Abraham battle between the British General Wolfe and French General Montcalm ended in a British victory and the death of both Wolfe and Montcalm. Feel free to let loose a fuddle duddle while in Quebec.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuddle_duddle

Southern Ontario is georgeous that time of year with lots and lots to see. Niagara Falls is amazing where you must ride the “Maid of the Mist. Heading up to Toronto and beyond gets you into cottage country. Though the US route is shorter, the Canadian route through northern Ontario is spectacular. It’s been 45 years since I was in the armpit of Ontario - Thunder Bay. Lakehead University and their unique field house was where I spent a few days in 1971 at the Canadian Intercollegiate Wrestling Championships.

Still following the Trans Canada Hwy, you'll go through the scenic Kenora area until you get to the boring endless flatland prairies. Endless driving getting into Saskatchewan and the majesty and enormity of endless wheat fields. Finally getting into oil country, you’ll follow the Trans Canada to Calgary - A city rich in diversity, culture and industry - there is much to do.

You have 2 unbelievable spectacular world class routes from Calgary to Vancouver. The Trans Canada continues into Banff, which is anazing itself through the kootenays to Radium and Fairmont. Mountain hot springs are a must especially considering their medicinal properties. Continuing on, you’ll arrive in Kamloops after which you will prefer getting if the Trans Canada, preferring to go on the unbelievably scenic Coqahalla Highway. Carved out the mountains, the drive us among the most beautiful in the world. You’ll end up back on the Trans Canada right before Vancouver.

The second route is through the Crowsnest Pass going through the Southern kootenays, Cranbrook, Creston and the beautiful Sicamous area. Again, a world class spectacular drive with georgeous scenery.

No Canada trip is complete without a ferry ride to Vancouver island. The World famous Buchart Gardens and of course, high tea at the Fairmont Empress are a must. From Victoria to Ucaleulet and Tofino is is an excellent highway. Bypassing Nanaimo, you will continue in what will become narrow winding up and down highway. Obey all traffic signs - the penalty for not may be the rest of your life. Comeback and spend some time in Nanaimo - have lunch on the water. Save Northern Vancouver for another time returning to Vancouver from Nanaimo by ferry. It’s only a hop skip and jump to Vancouver international airport.

A beautiful holiday though your loss of weight us sims,y due to a lighter wallet.

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