With the spread and recurrence of the epidemic, people are increasingly eager to get out of their homes and relax and take a vacation.
"USA TODAY" released a ranking of Canada's best tourist destinations.
This ranking is very authoritative in the industry because the newspaper has invited a large number of travel writers, travel experts and tourists. Based on a combination of multiple factors and detailed scoring among the candidate cities, the top 10 are finally ranked. In the ranking of
in the eyes of ordinary people, Niagara Falls, Banff Park, Vancouver... these familiar names are probably among the top few. But in this ranking, there are many places at the top that you may have never heard of and think they are amazing. But in fact, they do deserve this ranking.
So, let’s introduce the top 10 tourist destinations in Canada rated by authoritative organizations in reverse order.
10th place: Banff
Banff, Alberta
Banff, which is well-known, only ranked 10th in this evaluation. The ranking results are not as high as everyone thinks.
It goes without saying that Banff is beautiful. As one of the most famous attractions in Canada, the further reason why it is only ranked 10th may be that travelers may think that Banff has too many tourists and is not well developed. . As a Rocky Mountains, it has lost its mystique and has been "reduced" to a mass attraction.
After all, what travelers like is not the places that everyone has been to, because there is no room to explore.
Ninth place: Niagara
Niagara, Ontario
The more famous Niagara and Niagara Falls only ranked 9th in this evaluation. You know, it is one of the three major transnational waterfalls, and it is famous as the best attraction in Canada in the minds of many people!
The reason is similar to Banff: travelers don’t like tourist attractions that are crowded with people and lose their sense of mystery, even though it is great.
eighth place: Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada's capital Ottawa, the fourth largest city in the country, ranked eighth in the competition. The judges of US Today believe that in young Canada, Ottawa has the most places of interest and is the most meaningful city in Canada, so it is well-deserved to be ranked 8th.
Also, Ottawa's Rideau Canal was loved by the judges, who thought it was very elegant and beautiful. The river runs through the entire city of Ottawa, and you can take a boat tour in spring, summer and autumn. In winter, it becomes the largest natural ice rink in the world. Every year in late winter, the famous Winter Carnival is held on the frozen Rideau River. In several parks along the Rideau River, there are various works of art - ice sculptures and snow sculptures.
Seventh place: Canmore
Canmore, Alberta
Canmore, also in the Rocky Mountains, is a small town in the Rocky Mountains. It is located in the Bow Valley in the south, with Kananaskis and Benton in the south. Banff National Park is located just to the west, but is often overlooked by people who go to Banff. However, it ranks three spots higher than Banff!
In the opinion of the judges, the Three Sisters Peaks in Canmore are more majestic than any of the peaks in Banff. Plus, caving in Canmore is so charming!
From the perspective of exploration and adventure, Canmore is a better existence than Banff - at least in the eyes of travelers who take off the beaten path.
Sixth place: Montreal
Montreal, Quebec
Canada's second largest city is on the list, located in Montreal, Quebec .As the second largest city in the French world (after Paris), the word "Montreal" comes from the Middle French "Mont." "Royal" means "Mount Royal", and has all the elements of a big city: modern, commercial, classical...
Especially in the old city of Montreal, the churches have various postures and attract countless tourists. And this city The romantic atmosphere permeates even more Penetrating every cell. There are various and rich cultural activities and art carnivals on the streets of Montreal's Old Town, attracting art lovers from all over the world.
Travelers believe that Montreal is the most unique in Canada. A big city, well worth visiting
Fifth place: St. John
St. John’s, Newfoundland
St. John's, located in Newfoundland, ranked 5th in this selection. St. John's is a beautiful seaside town. Due to the long-term influence of colonial rule, the city has a distinct European color. The characteristic is the colorful houses. If you are a photography lover, then feel the simplicity. It's great.
Facing the Atlantic Ocean, St. John's is the easternmost city in North America and one of the oldest cities.
Fourth place: Saskatoon
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Saskatoon is a beautiful prairie city and an emerging city. Inhabited only in 1890, the city was established in 1906. In 1970, there were approximately 135,000 people. People. It’s a bit surprising that Saskatoon, located in Saskatchewan, was voted the fourth most popular tourist destination in Canada.
The judges believe that many people who have never been to Saskatoon think it is a lifeless rural area, but what is the reality? This is the youngest and most dynamic city in Canada Saskatchewan . West and Central Product Manufacturing and Distribution Center, the province's second largest city and economic center, the residents are mainly young people. There are more than 40 activities every summer, and the people here are even the most knowledgeable people in Canada who know how to enjoy life. .
Third place: Lunenburg
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
Just looking at this name, most people will probably ask: Where is this? Why is it ranked so high? Even search engines don’t have a lot of information, so let’s introduce it.
Lunenburg is a port town in Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is located on the south coast of Nova Scotia. It is a seaside town with a population of just over 1,000 people. However, it is the only town in Canada that is rated as a World Heritage Site! This town was established as early as 1753, more than 100 years earlier than Canada's history.
The old city has completely preserved the layout of the colonial period, with colorful buildings. It is the best example of a British colonial city in North America. Most of the buildings in the city have a history of more than 150 years, and being among them feels like a world away. In addition, many people have small boats and often go to sea. The life here truly explains what it means to be "stable and peaceful in this world and peaceful in years to come". Moreover, there is almost no commercial development here, making it a paradise-like tourist destination!
Second place: Quebec City
Quebec City, Quebec
The most French-style Canadian city: Quebec City. It has really become very famous. The whole city is divided into two parts, the new area and the old area. The new urban area is full of high-rise buildings and prosperous businesses, giving it a modern urban look. The old urban area still retains the style of a French city in the 18th century. There are many shops and businesses with 18th-century plaques here. The shop assistants wear ancient costumes and have ancient hairstyles.
Quebec is the oldest city in North America. It is a famous historical and cultural city in North America with many places of interest. It is the only American city with ancient city walls north of Mexico. It is rated as a world-class historic site preservation site by UNESCO. Not only does the language here belong to the French family, but its daily life, cobblestone streets, French architecture, stone churches, etc. all display medieval European style.
First place: St. Andrews
St. Andrews, New Brunswick
The first place in this competition makes a shining debut! Located in St. Andrews, New Brunswick. Yes, many people will ask: Where is this? Why is it ranked first?
St. Andrews is a very quiet seaside town. It is one of the oldest and loveliest towns in the Maritime Provinces. It is a unique town with endless charm. St. Andrews is well-preserved, with many historic buildings, some dating back to the 18th century, including the famous grid streets, as well as numerous 19th-century commercial buildings.
Let’s look at history again. St. Andrews also has a longer history than Canada. There are only 550 houses in the entire town, but more than half of them are over 130 years old. It is truly an ancient Canadian town.
In the eyes of travelers, St. Andrews has the most high-quality travel elements: comfort, beauty, low development, and mystery... Therefore, in their eyes, it is the best tourist destination in Canada.
