Everyone has "favorite" places to visit and choosing vacation destinations for someone else is the proverbial "slippery slope”. The team at ThereArePlaces has worked hard to develop a proprietary method for evaluating towns and regions in Canada based on their attractiveness as tourist destinations. We used this methodology to identify our list of the best places to visit in Canada. We believe that the cities and regions described below are the country’s key tourist destinations and that you should consider visiting them during your next vacation in Canada.
Canada is an acquired taste. The country is extremely large but most urban attractions are gathered along the border with the U.S. Some travelers feel that the best of Canada lies in its natural landscapes. A great deal of attention is paid to the western third of the country but the eastern third, also, has much to offer.

Québec City
Quebec City, located on the St. Lawrence River, has an Old Town that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city combines its charm, history, and architecture to take on a European flavor. Québec displays its French heritage, in a variety of ways and the French language is preferred by many of the city's citizens.

Be sure to see the Quartier Petit-Champlain, a neighborhood bordering Place Royale and the Québec Old Port, for views into the early settlement of North America.

Montreal
Montreal is beautiful, culturally diverse, and a great place to visit. It is the second largest French speaking city in the world and mixes old word charm with a modern infrastructure.

Toronto
Toronto is the trendy city of Canada: it has great entertainment, fantastic restaurants, and several modest attractions.

Niagara Falls
The Falls are glorious: it's a shame that you have to pass through an embarrassingly plastic town to see this glorious attraction.

Niagara On The Lake
>This town is a delight. It has a great summer theater series and is a wonderful place to stay when exploring Lake Ontario. The town provides a restful atmosphere and is a great place for cycling and outdoor activities.

Banff National Park
Banff is incredibly beautiful mountain country. You can drive and observe the scenic beauty of the area or you can participate in any number of outdoor activities.

Lake Louise
The Banff area was highly glaciated in the past and the resulting topography created many lakes but only one Lake Louise. Lake Louise is one of the most gorgeous lakes in the world. In addition, it is one of Canada's most popular attractions and you will need to make reservations a year in advance.

Jasper National Park
Jasper National Park continues the string of beauty north from Banff. Drive the Icefields Parkway in Jasper for one of the world's most scenic drives.

Vancouver
Placed in a gorgeous setting, Vancouver offers something for everyone. You will run out of time before you run out of things to do in Vancouver. Art, museums, parks, beaches, and good food abound.

Victoria
There are a number of things to do in Victoria but to the north, Butchart Gardens steals the show: although, high tea at the Empress Hotel in Victoria is quite a treat. In addition, the Royal British Columbia Museum provides fine examples of the region's history.

Whistler/Blackcomb
If you like mountain resorts, this is the place for you. World class skiing in the winter and great golf in the summer.