Canada in Brief

Driving in Canada - History of Canada - Attractions in Canada

Over the years Canada has attracted many immigrants, and in addition to the countries native people, provides the country with the wide range of cultures it has today. However, unlike it's southern neighbour where citizens of the USA are encouraged to perceive themselves as Americans, Canadian's multicultural approach does more to acknowledge the origins of it's people, which creates more of a ethnic mosaic as opposed to America's "melting pot". Alongside the French and British majority of Canada's population there are a host of communities living by the traditional ways of their homelands - Chinese, Ukrainians, Portuguese, Indians, Dutch, Polish, Greek and Spanish, are just the most numerous. For the visitor, this mix results from the country's exemplary tolerance is an exhilarating experience, offering such widely different environments such as Vancouver's huge Chinatown and the austere religious enclaves of Manitoba.

You'll find there's a distinctive feel to Canada, whilst some towns may have a feeling of bit a touch too regulated and a little unspontaneous, but against this there's the overwhelming sense of Canadian pride in their history and pleasure in the beauty of their land. Canada's embraces it's own cliches with an energy that's irresistible, promoting everything from the Calgary Stampede to maple-syrup festivals and lumberjacking contests with an extraordinary zeal and openness.

With it's history, people, landscapes and natural beauty, Canada's well known cities, attractions and parks make the country a wonderful destination no matter what type of trip you're looking for. But just make sure to go off the beaten track and explore some of the lesser traveled areas.