Oh Canada

Today is Canada day, a time we celebrate the great country we live in. Although this year has been unusual and unlike any before, we can still celebrate our wonderful country. 

In my opinion Canada is the best country in the world. From coast to coast every province and territory has amazing places to visit and people of many different cultures. I haven’t visited all the provinces in this great country, the places I have visited have all been beautiful in their own way. I grew up in southern Ontario and have had the opportunity to drive west across this country twice to where I call home, Vancouver BC. 

Some of my favorite places in Canada are:

Old town Quebec City with its history and view of the St Lawrence river is spectacular. 

White water rafting on the Ottawa river, an amazing ride through nature. 

Camping and canoeing in the Algonquin National Park is pure beauty. 

Niagara falls must be seen and heard. The size and power of the water flowing is incredible.        

The Rocky Mountains in Banff and Jasper Alberta are indescribable, huge massive forms of rock sticking straight out of the ground higher than you can imagine. 

Watching a sunset from the top of Sulphur mountain in Banff, canoeing on Lake Louise, visiting Lake Moraine (which is on the old twenty dollar bill) and a tour of the Columbia Icefield, are a few of the amazing places to see in Alberta.

Having lived in BC for almost thirty years now I am partial to British Columbia.  It is called beautiful BC for a reason, it is very beautiful. From Northern BC, to the Okanagan Valley, Vancouver Island and Vancouver, BC offers many beautiful places to live or visit. 

Some of my favorite places in British Columbia are

Watching the sunset at Spanish Banks, a beautiful sunset over water and mountains. 

Skiing at Silver Star Mountain in Vernon with fresh powder is a family favorite spot.

Taking a ferry over to Vancouver island across the water, very peaceful.  

Hiking the many local mountains around Vancouver.

Driving the sea to sky highway from Vancouver to whistler, hard to keep your eyes on the road with such beautiful scenery. 

Riding the Peak to Peak Gondola at Whistler and stopping for lunch at the top of Whistler Mountain overlooking the Black Tusk.   

These are some of my favorite places in our great country, sorry if i missed your favorite place or province. I know there are many more places I still want to visit. Let me know where your favorite place to visit in Canada is. 

Cartref Properties wants to wish everyone a HAPPY CANADA DAY