Canada
Canada, the second-largest country in the world by land area, is known for its vast and diverse landscapes including the Rocky Mountains, expansive forests, and numerous lakes, as well as its multicultural cities like Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal.
Ottawa
Canada’s capital city, home to the neo-Gothic architecture of Parliament Hill and the historic Rideau Canal.
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Toronto
Canada’s largest city and financial hub, famous for the sky-piercing CN Tower and its multicultural neighbourhoods.
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Niagara Falls, Canadian Horseshoe Falls
One of the world’s most famous natural attractions, consisting of three massive waterfalls on the border with the United States.
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Vancouver
A scenic coastal city known for its blend of urban sophistication, Stanley Park, and the surrounding North Shore Mountains.
Quebec City
One of the oldest European settlements in North America, famous for its fortified Old Quebec (Vieux-Québec) and the iconic Château Frontenac.
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Montreal
A major cultural capital known for its French heritage, historic Old Port, and world-class culinary scene.
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Banff National Park
Located in the heart of the Rockies, it is world-renowned for the turquoise waters of Lake Louise and stunning mountain landscapes.
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Jasper National Park
The Athabasca Glacier is one of the six principal “toes” of the Columbia Icefield, located within Jasper National Park in the Canadian Rockies. As the most visited glacier in North America, it is easily accessible from the Icefields Parkway and allows visitors to walk on its surface or take guided “Ice Explorer” tours. However, it serves as a prominent indicator of climate change, having receded more than 1.5 kilometers over the last century.
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Elk
Large herbivores that graze in mountain meadows and seek cover within the dense forest.
Harbor Seal
The harbor seal is a widespread marine mammal found along temperate and Arctic coastlines, recognizable by its spotted coat and lack of external ear flaps. These social pinnipeds frequently “haul out” onto rocks or sandbanks to rest and are known for their distinctive V-shaped nostrils.
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