Canada, main attractions

Niagara Falls

Over 14 million people visit Niagara Falls every year, drawn by both its beauty and the many fun activities available in the area. Aside from the typical nature tour, there are various casinos and wineries (the region is known worldwide for its fine vintage), restaurants, theme parks, and scenic rides. Free concerts and fireworks displays are held right by the Falls over the entire year, transforming its already stunning sight into a water ballet of color and music.

Banff National Park

Canada's first national park (and the world's third), it covers a breathtaking 2,564 miles of lush forest and meadows, pristine rivers, mountains and glaciers. Its wildlife include grizzly bears, caribou, wolves, bald eagles and the endangered harlequin ducks (the best time to visit if you want to see them is in early spring, or April to May). Summer activities include rafting, fishing and angling, diving, camping and mountaineering; by winter, it is ideal for skiing and skiboarding.

Address: Banff, Alberta

Ontario Place

One of the Canada's best family destinations, it has plenty of attractions to keep both children and adults happy: a soft play climbing structure with slides, tunnels and towers; foam ball cannons and volcanoes, giant slides, boat rides, simulation space flights. It also holds annual fishing and dragon boat competitions, and often has rotating exhibits, fairs and workshops.

Address: 955 Lakeshore Boulevard West, Toronto, Ontario M6K 3B9

Opening time: The grounds and most of the attractions are open from 10am to 12nn, but some of its areas, but the waterpark are open from 12nn to dusk.

Admission: Adults $10.00, children aged 4 to 15 and senior citizens $5.00 (does not include fees per ride/attraction). Summer passes and Play-All-Day passes are available for $35 up.