Canada
Travel Guide
Picture Canada, and you might think of luminous blue lakes, snowy mountain peaks and forested coastlines. And while it’s true that Canada’s natural beauty is unlike anywhere else in the world, that’s just one string to its bow. Beyond jaw-dropping landscapes lie cosmopolitan cities brimming with culture, food and things to do. There is history and heritage in spades, and wherever you go you’ll be greeted with quintessential Canadian hospitality. Sound good? Start planning your next vacation with our handy Canada travel guide.
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Festivals and cultural events in Canada
Canada Day
Canada Day is one of the most important events in Canada, celebrating the country's independence on July 1st 1867. Expect fireworks, concerts, parades and barbeques across the country.
Calgary Stampede
The Calgary Stampede is an annual 10-day rodeo and festival held every July, featuring one of the world's largest rodeos and attracting over 1 million visitors each year.
Canadian Thanksgiving
Canadian Thanksgiving takes place a full month and a half before American Thanksgiving, on the second Monday in October. Friends and family gather to enjoy a big turkey dinner.
Potlatch
A potlatch (from the Chinook word ‘Patshatl’) is a centuries-old First Nations ceremonial practice, held for important social events like marriages and births, involving feasting, spirit dances, singing and theater.