(content by Amit T)
Canada is the largest country in the Western hemisphere and the second-largest country in the world after Russia. The country is divided into ten provinces and three territories and is home to more than 37 million people. Planning a trip? We truly believe that a Canada trip planner is useful, it will help you explore new places and create life-lasting memories with your beloved ones. If you chose to plan on your own, here are some of the best ways to explore Canada.
Rent Car
Having a rough idea of where you want to go on your Canadian road trip before leaving home will make the process of renting a vehicle a whole lot simpler when you get there. You probably at least know what province or territory you are visiting. Knowing your start and endpoints in Canada – most likely dependent on where you’re flying into and out of – will be where you should pick up and drop off your vehicle.
Train
Sure, a train may not be the fastest way of getting from point A to point B, but it may be the most enjoyable. On the overnight train from Vancouver to Jasper, you may fall asleep with the lights of Vancouver receding into the distance and wake up to snowy monoliths and vast stretches of unspoiled wilderness just outside your window. Along most routes, your view from the train will be far more scenic than your view from the highway would be. Dining and lounge cars feature large windows, so you can enjoy the scenery over breakfast or a cup of coffee.
Hiking
From Newfoundland’s Tablelands to the West Coast’s Rocky Mountains, Canada offers unparalleled hiking experiences from coast to coast. One of the best ways to experience the beauty of Cape Breton Island is with a visit to the Highlands National Park. Hike one of the park’s many trails for views of both the ocean and the highlands.
Camping
Canada has no shortage of great places to pitch your tent. And Parks Canada even makes glamping easier with the oTENTik, a cross between a basic furnished wooden cabin and a tent, in most of its national parks. Friends can take turns cooking meals, setting up the tent, and making fires. You can play fold-up travel games, but the best thing is to go exploring. This can mean group excursions into nearby towns if you’re car camping or, if you’re out in the wilderness, expeditions to nearby waterfalls or overlooks. Go swimming in a river, lake, or swimming hole. Or just zone out in front of the fire.
