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Very important city of Canada, Province of British Columbia, Vancouver has just under 700 thousand inhabitants, but more than two million if one considers the entire city.

Located southwest of the country, the city is built on the Fraser River delta and has a lush thanks to abundant rainfall. Amerindian populations have lived for more than ten thousand years, then in the 19th century arrival of the railway on its territory has contributed to its development.

The city is surrounded by three mountains, which are also winter sports resorts accessible by public transportation to residents of Vancouver.

The city suffered a mild climate and rainy, with hot summers and sunny. You will not fail to be seduced by its relaxed atmosphere, with its many parks, wide streets, airy, its setting of mountains and coastline, close to the sea and nature in general practice where various outdoor activities with ease, multi-ethnic culture and its openness.

For your travels around the city, the subway is very convenient and automatic cycling is a means of transportation also very common and well promoted. Some sites not to miss the Museum of Anthropology with its collection of Native American art, the smallest cathedral, the Marine Building, Vancouver Art Gallery, Yaletown and Gastown districts, Stanley Park and Vancouver Aquarium.

Capital of Canada, Ottawa has about 900,000 inhabitants. Built at the confluence of the Ottawa River and the Gatineau River, it has a continental climate with relatively abundant rainfall well distributed over the year.

The city is served by an international airport, and has several attractions of a tourist point of view: in particular, several museums worth visiting, including the Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Science and Technology or the Canadian Museum Nature.

You can also discover some interesting monuments such as the Valiants Memorial, the Monument to the maintenance of peace, Chateau Laurier, and remarkable sites such as falls of the Rideau River and Rideau Canal. To get around the city, bus and tram-train network is very dense and efficient. Nature lovers will enjoy the Gatineau Park, a place for hiking, biking and skiing. If you prefer shopping, the ByWard Market offers shops, boutiques, restaurants, cafes and a stop nightlife.

In addition, several festivals and events held throughout the year: for example Winterlude in February, the Canadian Tulip Festival in May, the International Jazz Festival in summer. For your accommodation, hotel chain known or motels await you in a wide range of comfort and price.

Capital of the Province of Quebec in Canada, Quebec has about 500,000 inhabitants.

It is part of world heritage of mankind and is the cradle of French civilization in North America. Located on the banks of the St. Lawrence River, the city is very popular with tourists for several reasons: its rich cultural life, its historic center, its geographical environment.

You can visit the Art Center House Blanchette, the Interpretation Centre Old Port of Québec, the Living Museum of the Fur, the Moulin Jesuits, among many other museums.

Several parks and gardens will offer havens of rest as the Bay of Beauport where amateurs can indulge in water sports, Domaine des Maizerets with hiking trails and arboretum or botanical garden Roger Van den Hende with his educational career.

Also noted the Aquarium and its 10,000 different species, the Chateau Frontenac or the Observatory where you will discover a panoramic view of the city and its region. In addition, the city is the scene of many attractive events such as Sailing Cup in June, the Summer Festival in July, or the Days of Culture in the fall.

The city is also very accessible both by road or by air or rail, and transit are very effective.

Capital of the Province of Ontario in Canada, Toronto has more than two and a half million inhabitants, making it the largest city in the country. She is also the economic capital.

Multicultural city, it was first a French fort, and then allowed British settlers. Situated along Lake Ontario, it is crossed by two rivers and their tributaries, and it undergoes a humid continental-type climate, with cold winters and hot, humid summers.

Many events punctuate city life, such as the International Festival of Authors, the International Film Festival, shows the French Theatre in Toronto, or the Festival Luminato and Nuit Blanche. There are also several sites in the city that are of interest to tourists for the visitor include the Osgoode Hall, the Scadding Cabin, which is supposed to be the oldest house in the city, the Arts Centre, the Royal Botanical Gardens Centre Ontario Science, Park Royal, St.Michael 's Cathedral Cemetery Mount Pleasantl, the Ireland Park, are some examples. The city is served by an international airport and a subway allows easy movement, as well as bus lines.

You will not fail to notice the ethnic diversity of this city, which is reflected in the different areas that compose it, and gives it a special atmosphere.
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Capital of the Province of Manitoba in Canada, Winnipeg has a little over 600,000 inhabitants.

Located at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine rivers, the city has a continental climate with cold winters and hot summers and rainy.

Gate of Western Canada, it is also deemed to be the culinary capital, and the number of restaurants far exceeds that of any other city in the country, offering the cuisines of many ethnic groups that populate the city.

You will also find many historic sights, a theatrical and musical dynamic, a renowned dance company, and festive events such as Folklorama in August, which gives pride to the various ethnic communities in Winnipeg. Do not miss a visit to The Manitoba Museum, which recreates scenes of Indian life and the history of the city, and offers a science museum and planetarium, all proving to be exciting.

In addition, the city is located in a beautiful natural setting, and many parks allow you to observe the fauna and flora.

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Main city of Quebec, Montreal is the second Canadian city, and has a 6 million inhabitants. It is also the second largest French speaking city in the world.

Situated on the eponymous island, its agglomeration is composed of dozens of islands. The historic center is located south of the island and home to many interesting sites like the Old Port, City Hall, Place Jacques-Cartier, Notre Dame, but also several notable skyscrapers .

You can also visit the Biodome, a museum devoted to ecology, the Botanical Garden and the Planetarium. Stroll to discover different parts of the city, each with a characteristic well-defined: Chinatown, Gay Village, Little Italy, Red Light, are some examples. In addition, several festivals are staged in Montreal throughout the year: the International Jazz Festival, the Francofolies, the Just for Laughs Festival. Museums and theaters are also very present.

An international airport serves the city, and for traveling within the city entirely underground metro and bus lines are well developed. Note also an excellent cycle network with self-service bicycles. Tourist facilities are very good and the city hosts more than 6 million tourists each year.