Canada is the largest country in the western hemisphere. Here developed industrial zones neighbor virgin forests, modern metropolises are replaced by prairies, there are more azure lakes than glass skyscrapers, and the ocean surf sounds to the beat of loud parties. Canada is the birthplace of hockey, Keanu Reeves, Jim Carrey and Celine Dion. The British crown rules here, and police officers give a “positive ticket” to any citizen for good deeds. Canada is such a hospitable and friendly country that there is even a landing pad for aliens. So don’t hesitate, take a vacation and go conquer the hiking trails of Canadian national parks.
Canada occupies 40% of the North American continent, stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. The country consists of 10 provinces (Alberta, British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and Saskatchewan) and 3 territories (Nunavut, Northwest Territories and Yukon). They are roughly grouped into 5 tourist regions: Atlantic, Central, Prairie or Great Plains, North and West Coast, which differ significantly in culture, population and traditions.
Canada is one of the largest countries in the world, so the weather differs dramatically from north to south, from west to east. The provinces of Ontario and Quebec have a distinctly continental climate, with winter temperatures dropping to -30°C and summer temperatures of +40°C in the metropolitan areas. Western Canada is more diverse in terms of weather conditions. In the oceanfront region of British Columbia, summer temperatures range from +23 °C to +28 °C, with winter temperatures rarely below freezing, while in Alberta, winters are very cold and windy. In the northern province of New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, summers are mild, while in winter, heavy snowstorms and a steady -35 °C on the thermometer keep your nose out of the hotel.