VakantieXpert - Canada

25/03/2020

Canada Day 🇨🇦

Canada Day occurs on 1st July to commemorate the joining of Canada’s original three provinces (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and the Canada province, which is now known as Ontario and Quebec) as one nation in 1867.

Birth of Canada 🎂
The holiday was formerly known as Dominion Day to represent the Dominion of Canada in the British empire before it was renamed in 1982. Now Canadians from all over the world celebrate what has become known as Canada’s birthday.

Where should I celebrate Canada Day? 🎊
If you’re looking to go on holiday to Canada so you can join in with all the fun, then we selected the best places to visit during Canada Day.

The capital of the province of Quebec is a great place to head to for Canada Day celebrations and you won’t be the only one there, as the streets of Québec will be full of festival actiivities.

Activities 🤸
There is so much to do in the city such as cycling a bike path and learning about the city’s rich history and French connection. The countless walks that are available will offer views at every turn.

There are a lot of activities in Québec. From a tour guide we got the information that the best places are the battlefields of the park museum. There you can learn more about one of the most important battles in North America.

Fort Saint-Louis 🏰
Also you need to visit the Fort Saint-Louis and the fortification to learn about the beginning of new France. Also don't forget to get a piece of cake, it is tradition and it is a really sweet and tasty cake!

24/03/2020

5 reasons to travel to Canada

The amazing blue lakes 🏞
Canada in particular, west-Canada is famous for their amazing blue lakes. When people see the pictures online, most of them think its photoshop but its unbelievable real! Lakes as blue as a clear sky and something you’ll never see in any other place then Canada.

Water activities in the nature parks 🛶
Canada takes very good care of their nature parks, because of this, there is a lot of rugged nature parks. This is unique in Canada. In these parks there is a possibility to do several amazing activities. For example to go kayaking over Lake Louise and if you’re lucky you can even see whales. Or you can explore the amazing mountain chains!

Spotting bears 🐻
If you go to the national parks there is a possibility to spot amazing wildlife, even bears! Black bears and brown bears are frequently spotted in the national parks. If you can’t spot the bears by driving around, there is always a possibility to take a tour in rubber boats and finding them.

The Niagara-falls 🖼
The amazing Niagara-falls are one of the many miracles of nature you can find in Canada, but it may even be one of the most beautiful sights in all of the world. The giant wall of water, is truly something you must see at least once in your life.

Spotting giants 🐋
Their a species that you won’t see in a lot of places, but Canada is one where they come. With this I mean the giants of the sea like whales and even killer whales. Almost extinct it’s hard to find them, but in Canada there is a big change of spotting some. The regularly swing near Vancouver island and there are tours available so an expert will help you find them.

24/03/2020

Amazing pictures of Canada 🇨🇦🏞

24/03/2020

A great video to watch to let you know the 10 best places to visit in Canada! 🇨🇦

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Awe-inspiring scenery, vibrant cities and a welcoming atmosphere all make Canada a popular tourist destination. As the largest country in North America, Cana...

24/03/2020

Banff National Park

Right in the middle of the Rocky Mountains within the province of Alberta is Canada's oldest natural park, Banff. The neighboring town of Banff attracts visitors all year round who enjoy the shops, nature, the many ski slopes in the winter months and walking and cycling opportunities during the remaining months of the year. The most visited and perhaps the most photographed spot in Banff National Park is probably Lake Louise. Many a brochure features the photo of this fairytale lake with a prestigious hotel attached to it.

24/03/2020

A description of the culture and society within Canada.

1. Canada is a bilingual country 🗣
In the Netherlands we cannot imagine that two languages ​​are spoken in one country. This is very common in Canada. There they speak two languages: English and French.

2. Indigenous peoples 🎎
The Indigenous peoples are the very first inhabitants of Canada. They have a great spiritual belief and cultural traditions. These have been passed down from generation to generation. Currently, Canada has three main groups of Indigenous peoples, namely: The First Nations, The Inuit and The Métis.

3. Multiculturalism 👥
Canada is a country with multiple cultures. Canada was born out of a meeting between Indigenous peoples, European Nations, France and the United Kingdom. This has become increasingly diverse in the past 40 years. Canada is the first country in the world to pursue a multicultural policy.

4. Film 🎬
Canada is popular when it comes to movies. In total, more than 600 feature films and 1,500 television shows have already been financed.

5. Sport 🏒
Olympic games have been held in Canada in 1976, 1988 and 2010. The most popular sports are: Golf, Ice Hockey, Baseball, Swimming, Basketball, Volleyball and Football

20/03/2020

Five golden tips about hiking in the mountains! ⛰️

Hiking in the mountains is popular and wonderful to do, but very different from a walk in the forest. With these 5 tips, you're less likely to be surprised. We're going to get you ready for the walking tours in Canada.

1. Good shoes for in the mountains! 🥾
It is very important to wear good shoes in the mountains. But what are good mountain shoes? On a trip in the mountains, you often make long journeys on dangerous roads. Because you can also stay overnight in mountain huts, you often have heavier packaging on your back. You need a good shoe that gives you grip, stability and support on this mountainous surface and supports the weight of your backpack. For the real lovers, make sure crampons fit under your shoes.

2. Start early 🌅
A golden rule in mountains is an early start. This way you make sure you are indoors before dark (even if a trip unexpectedly takes longer than planned). On hot days in the mountains there may be thunderstorms, usually in the afternoon. Thunderstorms in the mountains are super dangerous! So always check the weather forecast before you go out the door. If the storm suddenly attacks you, take shelter somewhere as soon as possible.

3. Short steps, long Breath
Take short steps when walking and choose the roads that you're sure off they aren't too heavy. The idea is that your energy consumption remains the same and not the speed at which you move forward. This can cause you to get into hyperventilation. Try to keep your breath calm and long as possible, so do not run faster than your breathing can’t handle.

4. Pause enough ⏸️
For your body it is very important that sufficient rest is built in, so every hour a rest break is not crazy. Breaks allow your muscles to relax from past rise or decrease. If you don't take a rest, your body will acidify during the walk, which can even cause injuries. During breaks you can enjoy the beautiful nature around you.
5. Use of walking sticks

Using walking sticks relieves your knees and reduces the burden of tired muscles. You place walking sticks asymmetrical to your legs. You follow the natural waving movement of your arms. Never place your weight entirely on the sticks. Sticks can be saluted. In very rough terrain, sticks can also get in the way. You can often estimate yourself when it is more convenient to store the sticks in your backpack 🌄