Everybody has heard stories of how beautiful Canada’s national parks and vast wildlife reserves are, but people seem to overlook the cities in search of adventure. While this might be great for the thrill-seekers, there is a lot more to Canada inside its colossal cities. With a diverse range of cultures and stunning skylines confining yourself to one of these metropolises, might not be such a bad idea. So here is a list of Canada’s biggest cities and why you should check them out.

Toronto, Ontario - 6.2 million people

Starting with the largest and most easily mistaken as the capital city, Toronto isn’t just a city all about sports. Being the most populated city in the country, Toronto’s city streets feature a lot of cultural diversity that can be seen in Greek Town, Little Jamaica, China Town and other authentic streets, celebrating various backgrounds. Toronto is also known for its nightlife, as the city skyline explodes and all of the jaw-dropping architecture comes to life, with the most impressive CN Tower holding the top spot.

Montréal, Québec - 4.2 million people

Montreal takes the second spot on this list, as the central hub for French culture the city has been known for its vibrant festivals. Hosting an astounding 100 multi-day events per year, no matter what time of the year you visit, you are likely to fall into a world of festivities and some exciting new cultures. If history is your thing, you are in luck. Montreal has a museum of almost everything, with authentic masterpieces like Musée d’Art Contemporain and Montreal Museum of Fine Arts there are loads to get stuck into. Plus, the city contains an interconnected Biosphere, Planetarium, and Insectarium for all you wildlife and science lovers out there.

Vancouver, British Columbia - 2.6 million people

A city that is intertwined with nature, Vancouver has one of the biggest advantages of all the cities. It lives next door to nature. A short drive in any direction will take out of the hustle and bustle of city life and into vast mountain ranges, everlasting forests and awe-inspiring views. Vancouver is also a multi-season destination, with the amazing facilities used in the 2010 winter Olympic Games there is snowboarding available in the winter months and various beaches like Kitsilano Beach, Spanish Banks, Jericho Beach, Sunset Beach and Second Beach all too explore in the summer.

Calgary, Alberta - 1.5 million people

Situated to the east side of the Canadian Rockies the city of Calgary has no shortage of spectacular views to admire all day long. Calgary is a foodies dream, with hundreds of different restaurants dotted around the city, there is no shortage of culinary paradises that you can visit. Exploring the city is easy too, with vast green spaces and plenty for walking and cycling routes around the streets, Calgary is a lot more peaceful than most big cities.  

Canada can offer so many things from lifelong adventures to beautiful city breaks, so whether you are looking for that once in a lifetime getaway or would prefer to stay in one of these remarkable cities. Call us today on 0800 121 8250 or contact us through our website.