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Most Popular Tourist Attractions in Canada

Canada offers several numerous holidaymaker attractions among its borders spanning from the Pacific ocean within the west to the Atlantic within the east, to the Arctic Ocean within the north and to the world’s longest undefendable border shared with the U. S to the south. Whether or not it’s “fly in” fishing within the Northwest Territories, an exotic sampling of urban nightlife in old Quebec or something in between, Canada contains a destination for just about any style.

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The Calgary Stampede

Tourists captivated by the colourful culture of the west could also be curious about witnessing “The Greatest outside Show on Earth”, The city Stampede, going down for 10 days each July. The city Stampede could be a spectacular event drawing in far more than 1.2 million guests annually. Tourists taking within the Stampede are treated to rodeo and agricultural competitions together with Chuckwagon races, a midway, stage shows, concerts and initial Nations exhibitions. Stampede Park conjointly hosts year-round sports, trade shows and alternative fun events. The site includes the hockey arena Pengrowth Saddledome, BMO

Toronto International Film Festival

In mid-September, movie fans and film creators from around the globe flock to Toronto, Ontario for the Toronto International Film Festival, attending premier screenings of the season’s most relevant releases. Film buffs visiting Toronto are entertained by the stars outside the cinemas as well; many of Hollywood’s “A list” thespians can be spotted on the red carpet en route to industry parties in the city’s entertainment district, in fashionable Yorkville or in the more recently developed creative Mecca of Gooderham and Worts in the distillery district. Star gazing in Toronto is a possibility any day of the year, with its film and TV production schedule contributing to past releases such as X-Men, Cinderella Man and the Academy Award winning musical Chicago.

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest

Many travelers to Ontario, Canada in mid-October make reservations to enjoy a taste of Bavaria at Kitchener-Waterloo’s Oktoberfest. Inspired by the famous event held in Germany, this annual celebration features traditional costume, Bavarian-style cuisine and beer and of course Polka bands in traditional attire. But the entertainment options are more diverse than that; recent itineraries have included rock music in a Rocktoberfest concert, a fashion show, the Miss Oktoberfest Gala Ball as well as a Pro-Am Golf Classic.

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Harbourfront Centre

Among the most popular tourist attractions in Canada is Harbourfront Centre in Toronto. The waterfront consists of about 10 acres of sheer beauty. It’s a year-round facility, featuring dance performances, concerts, readings, kids’ shows each weekend and numerous weeknights throughout the year. You will also find a large boardwalk, a wonderful ice skating rink, and a great number of awesome ships on display. About 12 million tourists visit the waterfront of Toronto every year.


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