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Adrenaline Activities
The wilderness here is not just about good looks. Locals have been jumping in head first – sometimes literally – for decades.
Whistler
If you want to ski or snowboard Canada’s best, Whistler reigns supreme, with 37 lifts and over 200 runs.
First Time
Excellent ski school for newbies on the slopes.
Tofino
Little Tofino packs big adventure with its Pacific coast surfing, kayaking, hiking and storm watching.
First Time
Top place to learn how to catch a wave.
Banff
Queen of the Rockies, Banff has it all: skiing, hiking, rafting, horseback riding, mountain biking…phew!
First Time
Even beginner hikers can reach soaring heights with short jaunts.
Seafood
With the Pacific, the Atlantic and plenty of lakes strung in between, seafood lovers are never far from a mouthwatering feast.
PEI's Lobster
Lobsters don't come fresher than this. Gear-up with your bib, pick and lobster fork and forget about getting butter in your hair.
Top Spot
Water Prince Corner Shop & Lobster Pound
Vancouver Island's Bounty
From mussels, clams and crabs to hickory-smoked salmon, local menus are peppered with fresh seafood.
Top Spot
Bistro 694 has a strong focus on using local ingredients from Vancouver Island's regional food producers.
Jasper's Lake Trout
Being 1600km from the sea makes it an unlikely local, but the area's lake trout will keep any seafood cravings well satisfied.
Top Spot
Fiddle River Seafood Co creates inventive, crave-worthy fish dishes.
Cultural Museums
Canada's cultural legacy is served up in some fantastic museums filled with interactive exhibits.
National Music Centre
Live out your rock-and-roll fantasies at Calgary's newest and coolest museum. Full of entertaining history and fab hands-on exhibits.
Your Turn
Test your skill at the drums, electric guitar or in a sound-recording room.
Ukrainian Cultural Village
Explore the cultures of early Ukrainian pioneers in an open-air museum.
Your Turn
Make your experience complete by enjoying authentic Ukrainian food.
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
Brilliant exhibits about some of the million-plus immigrants who passed through Halifax between 1928 and 1971.
Your Turn
Listen to the audio testimonies for firsthand experiences. Bring tissues.
Markets
Summer or winter, you'll find markets to meander. This is where you'll get an eyeful (and often a belly full) of Canadian culture, along with some fabulous deals.
St Lawrence Market
Butchers, bakers and pasta-makers fill Toronto's awesome 1845 market hall. Art and antiques, too.
Top Treasure
The Carousel Bakery for its peameal bacon sandwiches.
Granville Island Public Market
Granville Island’s highlight is the covered Public Market, a multisensory smorgasbord of fish, cheese, fruit and bakery treats.
Top Treasure
Pick up some fixings for a picnic at nearby Vanier Park or hit the international food court.
Marché Jean-Talon
Farmers from the countryside bring their fruits, veggies, cheeses and sausages to Montréal’s lively marketplace.
Top Treasure
Marché des Saveurs for local cider and smoked meats.