Canada is a large country located in North America with diverse geography, culture and history. It has 10 provinces and 3 territories with English and French as the official languages. Some of Canada's most notable landmarks and places of natural beauty that attract many tourists include Niagara Falls, Banff National Park known for glacial Lake Moraine, Habitat 67 housing complex in Montreal, CN Tower in Toronto, Chateau Frontenac hotel in Quebec City, and Capilano Suspension Bridge Park near Vancouver. Canada offers visitors spectacular scenery and opportunities to experience its varied regions.
2. Canada is a country in the North
America, and has the second place in the
World Square after Russia. Bathed by the
Oceans , bordered by the United States to the
south and to the north- west, Canada has a
marine border with Denmark to the north-
east and France to the east . The border of
Canada and the United States is the longest
shared border in the world.
Canada is a constitutional monarchy with a
parliamentary system. English and French are
recognized the official languages at the
federal levels in Canada. Canada has a highly
developed industry with a great number of
modern technologies. Canada has a well
developed economy based on the rich
natural resources.
Currently Canada is a federative State. It
consists of 10 provinces and 3 territories. The
Quebec Province has a French speaking
population. The rest provinces are English
speaking. But there are territories in Canada
where the both languages (English and
French) are officially recognized ( New
Brunswick, Yukon, the Northwest Territories
and Nunavut Territory)
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4. In a province in western Canada , in British Columbia
(British Columbia), on Vancouver Island in the town
Kolvud located Hatley Park, which enjoys a reputation
as one of the largest and most beautiful parks in
Canada.
Initially, this fertile area was used by the coastal
inhabitants for obtaining food . In 1906 - Vice-
Governor James Dansmaer (James Dunsmuir)
acquired the area and ordered the Canadian architect
build him a 40 -room castle. Around the castle James
wished to see rich gardens, which by his order were
planted American designers Brett- th and Hall- st .
Thus, in the family of James Hatley Castle Dansmaera
lived to 1940 , while the castle was sold to the
Canadian government. After the purchase by the
Government of the estate - it was converted into a
naval training center. And since 1948, the center was
renamed the Royal road Military University (Royal
Roads University).
Today , in this very building castle University and
located , and annually attracts many tourists thanks
to luxuriant gardens . The most famous
Japanese, Italian and rose garden . The castle was
filmed series Poltergeist : The Legacy , the film Men -
X " - 2. " Out of Sight . " In 2008, the Castle is
celebrating the 100th anniversary of the completion of
construction .
5. Habitat 67 - a residential complex in Montreal, on the St.
Lawrence River waterfront . Was built in 1966 - 67gg . the
opening of the Expo -67 project Canadian architect Moshe
Safdie of Israeli origin .
Now world famous master of architecture in 1966 . was a
24 -year-old intern , behind which there was no stand-
alone project . And suddenly it was a thesis project Safdie
selected in order for the Expo 67 ( the theme of the World
Exposition was the construction and housing). Financing
took over the federal government of Canada. When , many
years later , Moshe Safdie was asked what he thought
about the history of Habitat 67, he threw up his hands and
said : "A Tale , a wonderful tale ... "
Habitat 67 is a construction of 354 concrete cubes
, spliced together in different ways ( Canadians explain
easier - as cubes in the designer "Lego" ) . The main idea
was to create a residential structure , combining
incompatible - a huge modern building density urbanized
cities and psychological comfort , comfort and personal
space own country house , with such housing was to be
economically accessible to a wide range of citizens .
Safdie was able to cope with the daunting task - turned
146 apartments, each of which has its own terrace (21 to
93 square meters). But with the availability of the trouble
started ... After Expo 67 these apartments lined up a huge
turn, prices soared and now Habitat 67 is quite prestigious
and expensive housing in Montreal.
I think, in any case , I must say "thank you" to Mr. Safdie -
for the idea and the desire to make your stay inside the
concrete boxes more comfortable and cozy at a reasonable
financial investment. Not his fault that the first such house
remained strange gimmick inside the big city ...
6. Spotty lake or Kliluk - it dries alkaline salt lake, situated to the north- west of the city Osoes
in British Columbia , Canada.
The lake has a high concentration of various minerals and by this criterion is ranked first in
the world. Commonly occurring minerals mentioned magnesium sulfate , sodium, calcium.
Furthermore , it is possible to find a silver compound , a titanium , but in small quantities.
Over the summer, the bulk of the water evaporates , forming about 365 small reservoirs
, leaving the entire surface mineral composition, thus the lake is covered spots, color depend
on the mineral composition at any given time. Surface of the salt hardens and forms a
natural track , which you can walk .
Tourists stop at the road to admire the beautiful spectacle , and along the highway hanging
sign to passing telling about the healing properties of the lake.
7. CN Tower - until 2007 the tallest building in the world , the TV tower . Building
height of 553 meters, which is almost twice higher than the Eiffel Tower. Located
in Toronto, Canada .
The place is fun , in addition to revolving restaurant and observation deck at a
height of 356 meters located attraction is not for the faint of heart .
On August 1, 2011 visitors tower offers entertainment called "Edge Walk": walk (
with insurance ) around the observation deck at a height of 365 meters on the
open unenclosed eaves width of about 1.5 m
In Edge Walk attraction you 30 minutes hung on tether , hands you would not
hold in this limbo that's slowly admiring the views of Toronto.
8. Capilano Suspension Bridge is located in the District
of North Vancouver , British Columbia , Canada.
From the very first glance it becomes clear why the
bridge has gained popularity among tourists. Under
the entire length of the structure , equal to 136
meters, offers a magnificent view of the river . At an
altitude of 70 meters each of 80,000 tourists a year
can enjoy the beauty of nature. By the way , the
park is available for visits not only in summer but
also in winter , so anyone can celebrate the New
Year or Christmas background of bright lights on the
suspension structure .
Longest suspension bridge near Vancouver attracts
many tourists . After the first steps you will feel a
surge of adrenaline. Psychologists have used this
property for scientific experiments . They learned
that in extreme sensations person falls in love often.
The place has a sad statistic and , embodying the
tragic events of the fall from the height of the bridge
users , although some of the accidents associated
with the use of narcotic drugs affected .
Visit to the park , which is a bridge costs about $ 28
, children under 6 years is a pleasure to dispense
free. There are also benefits for students ( with ID )
$ 22, children 6 years after a $ 9 ticket price
adolescence (13-16 years) $ 17, seniors ( over 65
years) $ 26
9. Chateau Frontenac - Quebec City located in a grand
hotel in the style of the chateau - a medieval French
castle .
Frontenac was built by the Canadian company Canadian
Pacific Railway and opened in 1893. The castle was
named in honor of Louis de Byuada , Count Frontenac
, who was governor of the colony of New France at the
end of the XVII century and is considered the founding
father of Canada.
The hotel is located on the high bank of the river St.
Lawrence on Cape Diamant . Guests of the upper floors
can observe not only the river but also its extensive
valley for a few tens of kilometers.
The hotel has 618 rooms of different categories with a
refined interior , two excellent restaurants and a
magnificent ballroom for a thousand people.
Corresponds to the level of the hotel and a wellness
center with swimming pools and sports halls , and in
winter offers excellent cross-country trails .
Hotel " Chateau Frontenac " is considered the most
photographed hotel in the world , and is a symbol of
not only the city but the entire province of Quebec
10. If ever you get into the province of Alberta, Canada , do not miss the chance to
visit Banff National Park and its glacial Lake Moraine . It is relatively small - takes
0.5 km2 and reaches its maximum fullness from mid to late June . Lake surface
acquires a variety of shades of green , blue and purple because of the refraction of
light on the rocky bottom .
Waters is located at an altitude of 1885 meters, surrounded by a cone-shaped
mountain peaks . Visitors to this picturesque lake can enjoy the numerous hiking
trails and hiking in the park area , as well as explore other equally beautiful water
bodies belonging to the territory of Banff .
Moraine refers to the most beautiful lakes of our planet , and some literary sources
consider the pond as a natural wonder of the world .