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Cities in Canada

Cities in Canada are some leading travel attraction. Such is the attraction of Canada that it has become an irresistible travel destination. Canada cities such as Toronto and Montreal are some major travel attraction for the reason that they are bejeweled during all festivals. In addition to travel attraction, cities in Canada offer excellent quality of life. Cultural activities happening in various cities of Canada are not only attractive but also give ample space for arts and aesthetics.

Travel attractions in Canada such as beaches and hill stations attract travelers from around the globe. Stanley Park on the other hand is spread in more than 1,000 acre in the city limits of Vancouver. Wild animals such as cedars, hemlocks, and many others are common spotting of the park. Some leading cities in Canada which get mention in travelogues are as follows:

Toronto
One of the leading city of Canada, Toronto is a center of commercial activities in Canada. Facing-off against New York State, far across the slate-gray waters of Lake Ontario, Toronto walks the line between American cultural osmosis and staunch northern independence. A large chunk of population in Toronto comprises of Indians who migrated to the city to earn their livelihood. The city is known for its multi-culturalism.

European, Latin American, Asian and Caribbean immigration makes the city a unique boiling pot of cultures and people. This is a literary, artistic, musical town and its Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) provides a cultural Indian summer.

Ottawa
The capital of Canada and a municipality within the Province of Ontario, Ottawa is a leading center of administration and political activities. Ottawa is located in the Ottawa Valley in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario. The city got its name from the same name which flows nearby. The historic city Ottawa has a number of museums which include Bytown Museum, Canada Agriculture Museum, Canada Aviation Museum, Canada Science and Technology Museum, Canadian Museum of Civilization, Canadian Museum of Nature, Canadian Ski Museum, Canadian War Museum and many others.

Vancouver
Named for British Captain George Vancouver, who explored the area in the 1790s, Vancouver is a leading industrial city of Canada. A coastal city located in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, Canada. Vancouver is ranked one of the most livable cities in the world. However, the city is considered an expensive one and has high cost of living. Forbes has ranked Vancouver as the tenth cleanest city in the world.

Victoria
The capital city of British Columbia, Victoria is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. There are three parts of Victoria; the Outer Harbor, used by deep sea ships, the Inner and Upper Harbors, used by coastal and industrial traffic. Victoria is known for various cultural extravaganzas including of film festivals and fine dine. Night clubs, theaters, restaurants and pubs are clustered in Victoria and offer extensive fun time to travelers. Canada Day fireworks displays, Symphony Splash, and other music fiesta are some popular events in Victoria.

Source by Nancy Pelosi

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