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Places to see in Canada, from Banff to Vancouver, and the best time to go: May–Sep.
Places to see in Canada
- VancouverMountains meet the seaPhoto: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0
MontrealFrench flair and foodPhoto: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0
Niagara FallsThe thundering fallsPhoto: Saffron Blaze · CC BY-SA 3.0
Banff – Turquoise lakes in the Rockies
Best time to go to Canada
Generally May to September. Weather varies by region, so check the area you’re going to.
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Questions & tips about Canada
What surprised you most about Canada?
Canada is the second-largest country in the world by area, and most Canadians live within a few hundred kilometres of the US border. It is officially bilingual in English and French. What would you add?
Best time of year to go to Canada?
June to September is best for national parks and hiking, and autumn colours peak around late September to October in the east. Winter is long and cold, perfect for skiing. What would you add?
One place in Canada you’d never skip?
Banff and the Rockies, Vancouver Island, Québec City and Niagara Falls are often named. Which place would you never skip?
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