Canada Town & City Reviews

Thirty years ago, Sudbury, Ontario was a far cry from its English namesake located in England's Suffolk country. Suffolk's version is defined by colourful meadows and scenic appeal. Decades of mining left Ontario's Sudbury looking quite the opposite: barren and brown. At one time, many people were content to write the city off as an industrial wasteland whose economic stature was its only redeeming quality. For those who have lost sight of this booming Ontario city, a second look is definitely warranted. Major environmental improvements, which have garnished international attention and have left the city lush, green and littered with a plethora of natural areas, will surprise even the most pessimistic of travellers.

There's no town like it anywhere in the Okanagan Valley or in British Columbia, for that matter. Summerland is a close-knit community of 12 thousand people who bring warmth and spirit to their year round festivals and activities and who take pride in their rich history, offering a wide range of agri-tourism and heritage attractions. Old English Tudor architecture prevails throughout its downtown streets, along with wrought iron lampposts, brick sidewalks, flower planters, unique shops and a Town Crier crying "oyez" at almost every event that occurs in town.

If diamonds are forever, then the city of Yellowknife can expect a long and prosperous future. The capital city of the Northwest Territories rose to the world stage after the 1991 diamond discovery. Yellowknife's Ekati and Diavik mines soon attracted the prestigious De Beers to invest in the world-renowned Snap Lake Diamond Mine. As a result

Thompson-Okanagan is a region of great variety. People who live here can't imagine why anyone would want to go anywhere else, and after a visit you may ask yourself the same question.

In a province that boasts about the brilliance of its many colours, Thunder Bay remains proud of its arctic white reputation. Winter’s scenery is reminiscent of the most sparkling of greeting cards. The sub-zero days are brisk and sunny, with no lack of people exuberant about the snow and ice. Even the night sky occasionally exhibits the wonders of the season with illuminations of the Aurora Borealis, commonly know as Northern Lights.

It's been called everything from “Hogtown” to “Hollywood North” to “Toronto the Good”, and with one of North America's liveliest nightlifes, a concentration of world class attractions and a large multicultural population with the flavour to match, the only thing Toronto cannot be called is mediocre.

With over 350 years of history, Trois-Rivieres is a city where the past meets the present, where centuries’ old historic sites sit alongside contemporary discotheques and bistros. Situated between Quebec City and Montreal on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River, the city offers something for everyone.

Scattered in the Pacific Ocean just off of mainland B.C. are a multitude of islands with gem-like brilliance. Some have emerald rainforests, others polished communities, and all are surrounded by crystal waters. Each precious rock, from large to small, has its own story and its own rhythm, appealing to a variety of residents and visitors.

On the seaside of the Pacific Ocean, framed by snow capped coastal mountains lies beautiful and vibrant Vancouver. Vancouver is cosmopolitan in structure, events and attitude, yet is greatly influenced by a remarkable natural setting. The combination of rich cultural experiences and vast opportunities for exploring nature makes Vancouver an intriguing destination.

A glance at the long list of monikers that Victoria has acquired is an attestment to the eclectic and unique nature of British Columbia's capital city. Located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, this historic city has been called everything from the official pseudonym City of Gardens, to the Vacation Capital of Canada, to the tongue-in-cheek nickname City of Newly-weds and Nearly-Deads (the city is equally well known for its popularity as a honeymoon destination as for its large population of retirees).

The province of Alberta is often recognized by its most prominent geographical features: the cascading Rocky Mountains, which rise out of the ground like a stairway to the sun, and the vast prairies, home to generations of farmers and agricultural development. These two features are merged together in the southwestern-most corner of the province at Waterton Lakes National Park.

Taking its name from the river that runs through it, Alberta's third most populous city sits in a gently rolling river valley on the prairies of Alberta's Heartland, halfway between Calgary and Edmonton. Red Deer is praised for its many beautiful park areas and is surrounded by picturesque countryside, making it a popular destination for

Whistler is without doubt one of the finest year-round resorts there is. It is most well known as a world class ski centre, but it is equally attractive as a summer destination with a wide range of activities. If you want, you can actually still ski in summer as some runs, on the glaciers high in the mountains are still open.

Nestled within the vast, untouched wilderness of the great Canadian north, Yukon’s capital city is a travel gem for anyone seeking outdoor adventure. Whitehorse summers provide the perfect atmosphere for fishing, canoeing, and horseback trips, and its winters are no less exciting.

Windsor Ontario lies directly across the Detroit River from Detroit, Michigan. Encompassing 120 square kilometres, or 46 square miles, Windsor is home to over 208,000 people. Its residents are predominantly English speaking, but Windsor is truly a multicultural city, playing host to people from all over the world.

Winnipeg provides a very pleasant surprise for the visitor. Maybe because of its cold winters, or perhaps because of its isolation right in the centre of the vast width of Canada, Winnipeg is very much (and very unfairly) underrated. This city of 650,000 has an amazing range of interesting sights and attractions, leisure opportunities and cultural activities.

Of all of Canada's northern territories, the Yukon is perhaps the best known to visitors. This is probably because it is by far the most easily accessible, and is located on the main land route between Alaska and the rest of the U.S.A. The Yukon is also particularly remarkable for its rugged mountain scenery, varied wildlife, and its history - the Klondike Gold Rush of the late 1800s is legendary the world over.