Often neglected as insufficiently interesting, the second largest country in the world that stretches over two-thirds of the North American continent and 6 time zones will surprise you with impressive diversity and rich history. Spectacular scenery with glaciers, rainforests, waterfalls and rich wildlife is what Canada is mostly about and what makes it such an amazing destination for holidays.
The capital of the country is Ottawa, with about 350,000 inhabitants, but the largest city in Canada is Toronto with over 2,6 million people. Both of these cities, including others like Montreal, Calgary and Edmonton have all a specific charm and beauty worth dicovering and exploring.
Canada is the right choice for nature and wilderness lovers because of its stunning national parks, some of which you should not miss at any cost, like Banff and Jasper where the major part of the Rocky Mountains is located. There is also the spectacular Kluane National Park that is on the list of UNESCO World Heritage because of the largest glacier in the world outside the polar circles that is located here.
World famous nature's bounty, like Niagara Waterfall is a reason enough for you to decide to visit Canada, but this country is not just about its vast landscapes and wilderness, there is much more to it. Cities with rich tradition like Quebec and Montreal, vibrant places like Toronto and Edmonton and Vancouver with extraordinary modern architecture style will certainly catch your attention.
Canada has something for every visitor; for those who like city walks, those who love nature and wild animals and those who are in search for adventure.
When it comes to when to the best time of the year to visit the country, most people come in summer when temperatures are pleasant and there are many more activities to do outdoors. However, term “summer” in Canada is something that varies from region to region; in the southern part summer lasts from May to September, while in the northern parts it begins in the mid June and can suddenly end with snow even in early September.
In major part of Canada, from March till May and from September till October there are less tourists, but the weather can be surprisingly pleasant. Autumn is a great opportunity to visit Canada when the forests get spectacular mantle of vivid colors. Canadian winters are long, cold and dark and your exploring is pretty much limited to ski resorts and cities. However, you won’t be bored; cities like Quebec, Winnipeg and Toronto are hosting some of the biggest winter events and festivals Canada can be proud of.
Canadian cuisine is very diverse and represents a mixture of natives' (Indians and Eskimos) cuisine with different cuisines formed by different nations that live today in Canada, who arrived from all over the world. Different regions of the country have different specialties; if you are in British Colombia, it is very likely that you will try salmon, Manitoba is known for buffalo and venison meat and festivals in Labrador and Wufaundland are not possible to imagine without strawberries, blueberries and rum.
Whether you like skiing, surfing, enjoying the forests and mountains or exploring the urban areas, Canada has it all. There is almost no country in the world that is so resourceful and with such a rich offer that can satisfy anyone's needs and wishes.
Working Holiday Registration
To be eligible for working holiday visa you must meet the following criteria:
- You must be aged between 18 and 35
- You have enough funds to support yourself while you are away.
- You must hold a passport from Ireland, United Kingdom or certain EU counties and valid for at least two more years
- You must not have any serious criminal convictions
- You must not have any serious medical issue.