Ontario is Canada’s second largest province, with over 1 million square miles stretching all the way from the Great Lakes; Lake Superior, Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, Lake Huron and Lake Michigan. The Northern part of Ontario is relatively inaccessible, but this wild and stunningly beautiful region of turbulent rivers, deep forest, and Arctic tundra can be reached by air, and by the occasional scenic road and railroad. Visit some of the beautiful resorts in Northern Ontario with outstanding scenery, fishing, hunting, wildlife and eco-tourism adventures. Explore Ontario with its fabulous scenery, modern cities, museums, and sport venues. Ontario is home to Canada’s largest city Toronto. Visit Canada’s number one tourist destination Niagara Falls view the great natural wonder of the world.

Tour the picturesque Toronto and its Harbourfront with stunning views of Lake Ontario, the harbour and boating activities. Take an exciting boat cruise, stroll the walkways, green lush parks, visit some of the extravagant hotels, endless shops, tourist attractions and downtown location. Ottawa is Canada’s capital city and a popular tourist destination with attractions such as: Rideau Canal (one of the oldest landmarks in Ottawa), National Gallery of Canada and the Royal Canadian Mint

Fairways framed by distant Rocky Mountain peaks; greens edged by glacier-fed lakes and towering evergreens; tees offering endless vistas of prairie sky.

Whether it’s a business trip to the booming oil capitals of Edmonton and Calgary or a long-awaited mountain vacation that leads you to Alberta, Canada, be certain to take your clubs along for the golf of a lifetime. Alberta offers an almost overwhelming selection of more than 275 golf courses unsurpassed anywhere in the world for natural beauty, diversity and challenge.

With so many options, it’s hard to know where to begin. But a popular choice, especially with first-time visitors, is to start in Calgary and then follow a route known as the Alberta Rocky Mountain Circle Tour, stopping at several of Canada’s top-rated courses along the way. The tour winds through the Canadian Rockies with visits to Banff and Jasper before completing a circular return to Calgary via Edmonton and Red Deer.

Calgary, remembered as the site of the 1988 Winter Olympics, has emerged in recent years as a sophisticated metropolis of skyscrapers, corporate head offices, shopping complexes and such popular hotels as the Fairmont Palliser, the Delta Bow Valley and the Delta Airport Hotel.

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Ottawa, Canada (pronounced Odd-a-wa), is the nation’s capital located in the northeastern region of the province of Ontario. Just across the Ottawa River from Ottawa is the province of Quebec. Montreal is under a three hour drive away.

Ottawa for Visitors:
Ottawa is a charming city to visit; it has a cultured, yet friendly atmosphere and is steeped in history. So much of Ottawa’s allure is due to the well-planned city that is pedestrian friendly and human in scale. The many historic buildings – most prominently the Parliament Building and the Château Laurier – are lovingly preserved. Other Ottawa attractions include the Rideau Canal – which in below freezing weather turns into the the world’s biggest skating rink – the National Gallery of Canada and the Canadian Museum of Civilization. Events and holidays are celebrated in style, with Canada Day, the Tulip Festival and Winterlude three annual Ottawa highlights.

Though Ottawa feels like the wealthy city it is, it remains one of the most affordable for visitors.

Climate:
Ottawa temperatures can range from 33°C (91°F) in summer to -40°C (-40°F) in winter, with average summer temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and average winter temperatures around -10°C (14°F).

Language:
English and French are the predominant languages spoken in Ottawa. However, the city is multicultural, with approximately a quarter of the population born in other countries.

Population:
Approximately 865,000 people live within the city limits

Economy:
Ottawa’s economy is relatively stable and centred around two major industries, government and high-tech. The average family income is the highest of Canada’s largest cities and the quality of life ranked among the top 20 in the world (Mercer Human Resources International).

Canada is impossible to dislike, but go ahead and give it a shot. You don’t like festival-packed cities like Toronto and Montreal that offer the world’s best quality of life? Then take a double dose of history in St John’s, Newfoundland, North America’s oldest city. Not enamoured with the prospect of hiking, skiing or snowboarding over the cloud-poking mountains of Banff & Jasper National Parks? Try a slow ride through the wheat-waving prairies of Saskatchewan. You want a nosh lighter than Alberta beef or Nunavut whale blubber? Pick up ripe peaches and cheeses from the Kelowna’s local farmers’ markets.

And it’s a wonder everyone is so nice, given the weather. It’s cold, as in world’s-coldest-country cold (based on average temperatures nationwide), which explains the mitten-sized beer case handles. Snag, a town in the Yukon, recorded North America’s coldest temperature ever: minus 62.8°C.

Voltaire may have written off Canada as ‘a few acres of snow’ back in the mid-18th century, but those ‘few acres’ have yielded vast amounts of oil, timber and other natural resources, that in turn have propelled Canada to a very enviable standard of living.

Of course, the country has a few issues. The most pressing ones are shaping up to be immigration, provincial squabbling, and striking a balance between economic growth and protecting the environment.

What Can You Do?

You should be aware of the health conditions in the country where you will be travelling, as well as the precautions you should take before you leave. To do so, please consult the following resources: