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Canada is the world's second largest country covering an area of almost 10
million sq km. It is situated north of the USA and extends 7700 km from the
Pacific west coast to the Atlantic east. The 30 million strong population is
a multi-cultural society of native Canadian, French and British people who
are mainly concentrated along the southern border regions leaving much of
this vast nation uninhabited and unspoilt. The diversity of Canada's natural
environments is unbelievable, ranging from Arctic tundra in the far north,
across prairies, lakes and mountains to rainforest, desert, fjords and lush
orchards in the south. The Rocky Mountains are a major geographical feature
of Western Canada while the east is home to many of the country's larger
cities, as well as its most visited natural phenomena, Niagara Falls. The
ancient glacial landscape of the Canadian Shield covers much of the northern
territories, the furthest parts of which remain frozen almost permanently,
and the abundance of mountain scenery provides endless holiday opportunities
for skiing enthusiasts, with top quality facilities, holiday homes and ski
chalets in Canada catering specifically for winter activity vacations.
With eight vegetation zones, Canada's collection of native flora is
incredible, dominated by great forests of indigenous trees, including the
sugar maple - the national symbol, and an equally stunning array of endemic
fauna is supported by these habitats - from polar bears to grizzly bears,
from coyote to caribou. Many wildlife environments are protected within the
boundaries of Canada's 39 national parks and 145 national historic sites,
and with 13 areas of such natural significance that they have UN World
Heritage status, Canada has made conservation an extremely important issue.
The climate in Canada is largely influenced by latitude in that the
further north you travel, the colder it becomes, with more than two-thirds
of the country experiencing long, hard winters. Average January temperatures
can plunge to -18 degrees Celsius, meaning that July and August are the
warmest months, especially in the south when the mercury climbs to the upper
20's. Both western and eastern coasts can be wet during winter months, while
the prairies of Saskatchewan, Manitoba and eastern Alberta are dry all year.
Obviously, timing a holiday in Canada depends on individual requirements, so
freezing temperatures won't be a problem if you're looking for a
skiing chalet in British Columbia from where you intend to make full use
of the ski slopes! For touring vacations, late spring, summer and autumn are
the ideal times to investigate the breathtaking extent of Canada's natural
history and cultural heritage, with something to appeal to people of all
ages and physical capabilities.
Nova Scotia is a holiday destination that can offer some of Canada's most
impressive examples of natural history, with a coastal landscape of towering
cliffs and picturesque bays as well as Lunenburg, the UNESCO World Heritage
site. Spectacular scenery provides a perfect backdrop to any type of
holiday; from action-packed kayaking and hiking to less strenuous
world-class golf or whale-watching, the potential to discover the vacation
of a lifetime can be realised here. With a wealth of seafood restaurants,
impressive museums and historical architecture, idyllic weather and beaches
and luxurious
vacation
rentals in Nova Scotia, you are guaranteed Canadian warmth and
hospitality at its best.
A holiday home in British Columbia can offer year round opportunities to
sample the diversities of this magnificent part of Canada. Explore its rich
variety of habitats, from forests and grasslands to wetlands and lakes, or
take in the crisp air and awesome magnitude of the Rocky Mountains. With its
heritage of native culture, the towns are crammed with museums and art
galleries, and four national parks can provide a glimpse of this country's
wide range of mammals, birds and plant life. With the Purcell, Selkirk and
Monashee mountain ranges as well as the Rockies, winter sport and adventure
are unlimited with some of the best skiing in North America to be had at the
Apex Mountain resort, 405 km east of Vancouver. Alternatively, a
skiing chalet
in Quebec will make the ideal base to relax after a day on the slopes of
an altogether different but no less breathtaking mountain paradise that
offers potential for activity based vacations all year round. With
opportunities for a range of water sports as well as a golfing holiday,
accommodation in Quebec makes the perfect location from where the sheer size
and staggering beauty of Canada can be truly appreciated.
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