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A guide to the best Canadian cities to visit

A guide to the best Canadian cities to visit

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04/12/2023

Canada is home to some amazing cities, each with its own unique vibe, culture, and range of activities. Choosing a city break for your Canada holiday is a brilliant way to experience this incredible country. Not only can you explore these top destinations, but Canada’s cities work as the perfect gateway to discovering more of what Canada has to offer. In this guide, we highlight the best cities in Canada to visit, letting you know what they offer and what you can expect to enjoy.

Toronto

Number of restaurants: 7,943
Number of professional sports teams: 12
Number of attractions: 2,000+
Number of hotels: 616
Number of parks: 90

Toronto is the capital city of Canada's Ontario province and the most populous city in the entire country. This dynamic city is an incredibly exciting place to visit, boasting over 2,000 attractions amid its soaring skyscrapers. One of the most famous landmarks in the city is the CN Tower, an iconic building boasting spectacular views, especially when you walk along the edge of the building, which is 116 stories tall.

Toronto is also known for its collection of professional sports teams, including the NBA’s Toronto Raptors and its baseball team, the Toronto Blue Jays. Combine this with its epic culinary scene (there are nearly 8,000 restaurants in the city) and you can rest assured that flights to Toronto will lead you to delicious local food and top entertainment. A Toronto car hire is a great choice when visiting the city, allowing you to explore the iconic Niagara Falls – less than an hour away.

Jessica, from the blog, Diary of a Toronto girl, thinks Toronto is worth visiting for its food scene alone and has painted a picture of what to expect: “Being the multicultural hub it is, Toronto has some of the best and most diverse cuisines in all of Canada. Walking along a small stretch of Queen Street West alone, you’ll be able to come across an Indian restaurant, a Japanese restaurant, and a Mexican restaurant all at once! Whatever you’re craving, you’ll probably be able to find at least a few spots here in Toronto.”

ALSO READ: Eat like a local in Toronto

Vancouver

Calgary

Montréal

Québec City

Ottawa

Victoria

Halifax

All of the statistics regarding the number of restaurants, hotels, parks and attractions for each city was sourced from TripAdvisor, whilst the data for the number of professional sports teams was sourced from Wikipedia and the Rookie Road website for Montréal.

If you have been inspired to visit some of the cities featured in this guide, speak to us at Canadian Affair. We can organise your flights to Canada and create a city break or holiday that incorporates everything you want to do.

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