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Canadian provinces : Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, North West Territories, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Québec, Saskatchewan

Canadian territories : Nunavut, Prince Edward Island and Yukon

Canadian cities : Charlottetown, Edmonton, Fredericton, Halifax, Iqaluit, Quebec, Regina, Saint John's, Toronto, Victoria, Whitehorse, Winnipeg, Yellowknife

Capital of Canada : Ottawa


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Car Rentals Canada

 Alamo - Luxury Discount Auto Rental Company
Alamo Rent A Car is one of the nation's largest rental car companies that services the most popular domestic  travel destinations by providing quality vehicles and service to leisure, business, and local customers.
 Avis
World's second largest general-use car rental business, providing business and leisure customers with a wide range of services.
 Budget Rent A Car
 Dollar Rent A Car
 Dollar Rent A Car has suburban and on-airport car rental locations in all major cities throughout the United States.
 Hertz

Camping & Campgrounds

 Camp Canada
Wilderness campsites | Full facility campgrounds for RVs | Quiet scenic sites | Trailerparks with all amenities for families | Camping resorts | RV parks

Hotels in Canada

 Expedia 
 Hotels.com
 Bookings - Hotels in Canada - an easy way to select and book hotel rooms
Centrally located hotels ranging from small family run budget accommodation to world-class five star hotels. Bookings is a dedicated hotel and accommodation reservation website.

Hostels

 Hostelbookers.com - Great Hostels, Free booking, Fast & Easy to use
Hostelbookers.com is one of the worlds largest online booking services for hostels. All hostels you see here are offering realtime prices and availability. We do not charge a fee to use this service.
 Backpackers Hostels Canada - backpacker community in Canada
 YMCA -YWCA - Canadian Youth Hostels
 SameSun Backpacker Lodges - Canada
SameSun Backpacker Lodges features the best in backpacker and budget accommodations in Western Canada and the best activities to check out when you're there. Lodges are fully modernized and fully equipped with all the amenities of home.

National Park

 Parcs Canada - see Riding Mountain and Wapusk
On behalf of the people of Canada, they protect and present nationally significant examples of Canada's natural and cultural heritage and foster public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment in ways that ensure their ecological and commemorative integrity for present and future generations.
 Ducks Unlimited - Wetland and Wildlife Conservation

Travel Agents / Tour Operators / Canada specialists

 OneTravel.com Homepage 
The OneTravel Family Of Companies : OneTravel, 11thHour, Discount Hotels, CheapSeats.com




 Brewster [ Canada ] - Canada Vacation Package, Western Canada vacations
Train Vacations, Motorcoach Vacations / Bus Vacations, Self-Drive Vacations, Ski Vacations, Cities & Resorts, Winter Vacation Packages,  Airport / Resort Shuttles, Sightseeing Tours
 Great Canadian Adventure Company - Canadian adventure and eco travel specialist
 Pathway Tours
Wholesale motorcoach tour company, offering a wide variety of escorted tour packages throughout Canada and the U.S., ranging from 2 - 22 day itineraries. They specialize in custom itineraries for groups and can provide very competitive quotes promptly. They have built an excellent reputation for providing top name entertainment packages of 2 - 4 days duration which are extensively sold by travel agencies, tour operators and motorcoach companies.
 Row International - Yacht charter in British Columbia
 Signature Attractions - Newfoundland, New Brunswick & Labrador
Many years ago, adventurous explorers discovered the dramatic shores of Atlantic Canada. They were captivated by the scenic beauty and the many treasures to be found there. When they returned home, they longed for the day they would return.
Now you have the opportunity to follow in their footsteps as you embark on an amazing vacation adventure.  You'll discover treasured experiences like walking on the ocean floor, sipping wine in 18th century New France, unearthing artifacts on an archeaological dig or witnessing the birth of a nation.

Travel Guides Canada / Related books
 
Travel Guides Canada 

Books about Canada 

Trans Canadian Rail Guide 
Includes City Guides to Halifax, Quebec City, Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary and Vanvouver.

Transportation / How do I get to Canada

Major Airports: Calgary Airport , Montreal Airport, Toronto, Vancouver International Airport

 Air Canada and Canadian Airlines [ Calgary / Montreal / Vancouver ], Tango, Air North Airlines

 Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights

 Greyhound - coachline

 Viarail - Canadian Rail - a.o. Train Route Planner

 Travelworld Online - Canadian Route Planner - Alberta & British Columbia
 The Atlas of Canada - Maps
Most interesting, dynamic and comprehensive collection of maps and related information about Canada. With effective and intuitive tools for users to access them.
 Map of Canada [ Uni Texas - Perry-Castañeda Library - Map Collection ]


Links 

 Travel Insurance - - online travel and holiday insurance for UK and Irish residents

 TravelCanada - Canadian Tourism Commission

 Ottawa City - National Capital of Canada

 Discover Ottawa - Touirst Board Ottawa
Nestled on the banks of the majestic Ottawa, Rideau and Gatineau Rivers, Ottawa is one of the most beautiful G8 capitals in the world. A thriving international technology and business centre and world class tourism and convention destination, Ottawa is also rich in culture and heritage with its many national institutions, parklands , waterways and historic architecture. It is home to a large number of foreign embassies and is a recognized centre for both academics and professional training. The city offers an open and welcoming environment to cultures from around the world, providing service in English, French, and a host of other languages. The city's residents enjoy an enviable quality of life that is recognized around the world.

 Alberta - with the capital Edmonton
Alberta's grandeur and beauty are obvious from the moment you arrive. Above all are Alberta's Rocky Mountains, including the world famous resorts of Banff, Jasper, Canmore, Kananaskis and Lake Louise. Visit the vast farmlands of Alberta's Heartland, Southern Alberta and Northern Alberta. Calgary, home of the Calgary Stampede, is known for its warm hospitality. Edmonton, the provincial capital, features West Edmonton Mall - the world's largest shopping and entertainment complex.
 British Columbia - with the capital Victoria 
Shouldering the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Rockies to the east, British Columbia is perhaps Canada's most diverse province. Enjoy the legendary Rocky Mountains, world class winter sports at Whistler, sailing among the temperate Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands, and touring the world-class vineyards near Kelowna in Thompson-Okanagan. The fascinating cities of Vancouver and Victoria offer excellent cultural and sightseeing opportunities. The Sunshine Coast , Fraser Valley and Central and Northern BC all offer spectacular scenery.
 Manitoba - with the capital Winnipeg
Majestic rivers. Arctic coastline. Lakes, forests and desert dunes. An escarpment rises up in the West and miles and miles of trails beckon everywhere.
 New Brunswick - with the capital Fredericton
New Brunswick, the gateway to Atlantic Canada. From whale-watching to the kitchen. See whales and sharks of the Bay of Fundy. On this website you find general travel, regional maps, detailed information on: the City of Saint John; the capital city, Fredericton; beautiful Grand Manan Island; world-renowned St. Andrews; the northern community of Grand Falls; Miramichi and the area of Restigouche, just to name a few. For the educationally inclined - an Historical Facts page for New Brunswick. Distinctive Maritime cuisine and recipes abound for food lovers. Images of New Brunswick are found on almost every page within the site. We hope you enjoy your virtual tour of New Brunswick
Cities: Bathurst, Campbellton, Dieppe, Edmundston, Fredericton [ New Brunswick's Capital ], Moncton, Miramichi, Saint John
 Newfoundland & Labrador - with the capital Saint John's
The place where land, water and sky embrace like old friends. And the edge of North America holds an adventure as big as the sky. This site will show you the best ways to encounter a land old as time, and people who make you feel like you've known them all your life.
Here you will find the Accommodations, Attractions & Adventures, Tours, Festivals, and Craft Shops for each of the province's five tourism regions: Western, Central, Eastern, Avalon, Labrador. Scenic Routes take you to every nook and cranny of the province. And the Build a Guide feature enables you to plan an itinerary based on your own tastes and pace
 Nova Scotia - with the capital Halifax
Nova Scotia is encircled by eleven scenic travelways that lead you around the provinces. Come and explore our breathtaking shores - from towering cliffs and long peaceful beaches to picturesque bays and charming villages. Nova Scotia also offers you the best living history in Canada. Learn about and appreciate our rich and diverse past at an impressive network of museums and heritage sites in historical communities throughout the province, including places like Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
 Ontario - with the capital Toronto
While travelling in Ontario, be sure to visit Parliament Hill in Ottawa, The CN Tower in Toronto and the breathtaking Niagara Falls. The city of Hamilton between Toronto and Niagara-on-the-Lake is a good centre for touring the area. In Northwestern Ontario the city of Thunder Bay has a surprising number of attractions for visitors, and in Southwestern Ontario, the cities of Windsor, London, Stratford and Kitchener offer an abundance of activities.
 Prince Edward Island - with the capital Charlottetown
 Québec - with the capital Quebec City
Québec with its distinct French-Canadian or Quebecois culture and strong sense of history offers a wealth of diversity. Montréal is home to many excellent festivals and the Notre Dame Basilica. It is a city noted for its nightlife, food and museums When in Quebec City be sure to visit the historic battlements on the Plains of Abraham, and the beautiful Chateau Frontenac The Laurentian Mountains offer a variety of year-round adventures - especially for winter sports. The Saguenay Region is great for Whale Watching. Visit the spectacular Gaspe Peninsula in the South St Lawrence area.
 Saskatchewan - with the capital Regina
Moments you'll never forget. Canoe the historic Churchill River on a hot July day. Hike through the cool boreal forest on a misty morning. Ride on horseback across the open range. Spend a lazy day at the beach. Fly over unnamed lakes to legendary fly-in fishing camps. When you're in Saskatchewan, live every moment.
Over 100,000 lakes, some so crystal clear you can see fish at the bottom. The badlands of Big Muddy, Killdeer and Frenchman River. The highlands of Cypress Hills and Duck Mountain. The healing waters of Manitou Springs Mineral Spa. Every region is distinct in its landscape, culture, history and experience.

 North West Territories - capital city Yellowknife
They are Canada North of 60 (the 60th Parallel, that is). But that's just the beginning. Much of the Northwest Territories stretches to latitudes above 70 degrees North.
The Northwest Territories is divided into five distinct travel destinations, each with its own Aboriginal heritage and role in Canadian history. Each one has plenty of natural assets – breathtaking landscapes, rich wildlife habitat and pristine waters. Each is unforgettable; Western Arctic, Sahtu, Deh Cho, North Slave and South Slave
 Nunavut - Iqaluit
Created in 1999 after many years of negotiations between the Government of Canada and the Inuit of the Nunavut area. The boundaries of Nunavut are based on the largest aboriginal land claim in history – an area of almost 2 million square kilometers.
Iqaluit [ formerly Frobisher Bay ] is Inuktitut for 'place of many fish', it is located near the mouth of the Sylvia Grinnell River that empties into Frobisher Bay - named after Martin Frobisher who sailed into the bay in search of the Northwest Passage. Frobisher believed that he had discovered gold on an island in the bay, but it was only fools gold that he took home to England.
 Yukon  - capital city Whitehorse
Untouched beauty. You'll find it everywhere in Canada's Yukon. From peaceful meadows to rugged mountains, there's a stunning new landscape around every corner. But the Yukon is more than just a beautiful place, it's Canada's most unique meeting location. Where else can you meet in the shadow of a glacier or in a Klondike Gold Rush-era saloon?

 Calgary - Alberta
Calgary is an attractive and dynamic city situated on the banks of the Bow River and close to Alberta's majestic Rocky Mountains. The Calgary Stampede is undoubtedly Calgary's best-known visitor attraction. This event, featuring a large parade and world-class rodeo, draws more than a million people each year. Other attractions, including the Glenbow Museum, Calgary Tower, Canada Olympic Park and Eau Claire Market, are great places to visit year-round.
 Edmonton - Capital of Alberta
 Halifax - Capital of Nova Scotia 
 Montreal - Quebec
 Toronto - Capital of Ontario
 Vancouver - British Columbia
 Winnipeg - Capital of Manitoba

 News - Globeandmail.com 

Cuisine - Canadian cooking

 The Canadian Home Cook Book - by Ladies of Toronto
First published in 1877, The Home Cook Book was Canada's original fundraising cookbook and soon became the best-selling Canadian cookbook of the 19th century with 1 in 6 households having a copy. Its astounding success inspired women's groups across the country to compile their own versions, setting off a community cookbook phenomenon. Here is a fascinating collection of recipes and remedies compiled by the Ladies of Toronto and other towns and cities in Canada, also chapters on Housekeeping, Social Observances, Little Housekeepers, Utensils and more. It has hundreds of plain and healthy recipes along with guide to proper etiquette and the making of miscellaneous products such as soap, medicines, and preservation. According to the original title page the over 300 recipes are tested and proven, including: Snow Souffle, India Pickle, Curing ham, and Mountain Cake.
Paperback 392 pages (August 2002); Publisher: Creative Cookbooks
 Canadian Bison Association - A taste of North America
A recipe collection featuring the many ways bison can be prepared and served, from hors d'oeuvres to soups and stews, to steaks, roasts, and ground meat.
It's called A Taste of North America: Bison...Nature's Best is Back. Filled with more than 50 recipes, it also includes cooking tips for bison meat, and is available in English and French.
 Recipe Source - Canadian Recipes
 American French Genealogical Society - French-Canadian Recipes

History of Canada

Books about Canadian History

 Heritage Canada Foundation - see heritage links
"...preserve and demonstrate and to encourage the preservation and demonstration of the nationally significant historic, architectural, natural and scenic heritage of Canada with a view to stimulating and promoting the interest of the people of Canada in that heritage."

Music, Art & Culture, Entertainment

 Culture.ca - Canada's Cultural Gateway
Explore, find, share the creativity and diversity of Canadian culture on-line
The riches of Canada's museums, galleries, archives and libraries | Thousands of links, articles and testimonials related to Canada's culture and heritage | First-rate reference collections such as the Canadian Encyclopedia Online | News of cultural events happening across Canada |The National Library of Canada's on -line reference service.
 Canadian Encyclopedia
 Festival Seeker - Canada's Guide to Festivals & Events
From music, dance and theatre to sports and food.

Web Portal / Canadian Search Engine / Directory

 Travelcanada.ca
 Google.ca

 Canada WorldWeb Travel Guide
This travel and tourism guide will help you plan a successful trip to Canada. In terms of land area, Canada is the second largest country in the world. Not only is the land vast, but the range of experiences available to visitors is also huge. Canada is a beautiful country of very diverse cultural and geographical features.
 Canadian Cities
 Canadian Coast Guard
 Trail Canada - Travel Guide
 Trail Canada Travel Network
The Trail Canada Travel Network is a collection of web sites providing travel information and services to visitors and travellers in Canada. Trail Canada is Canada's largest and most popular independent travel guide.

 Censusfinder - Links to free census records online
 Education Canada - Webdirectory
 Telephone Guide Canada
 Yellow Pages Canada / Canadian Yellow pages
 Yourcitytour.com


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