Just as diverse as the USA but cooler

Canada is huge, varied, and friendly, from the Rockies to the Maritimes You should go if: You like national parks, lakes and wildlife You want cities with a mix of cultures You enjoy winter sports and fall colors Must-visit places: Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper: Rocky Mountain scenery Vancouver and Whistler: City, sea and ski Montréal and Québec City: French-speaking culture and old-world streets Niagara Falls and Toronto: Waterfalls and the CN Tower Cape Breton and Nova Scotia: Coastal drives Must-try foods: Poutine: Fries with cheese curds and gravy Maple syrup and maple taffy Nanaimo bars and butter tarts Montréal bagels and smoked meat Fun facts: Canada is the second-largest country in the world by area. It produces most of the world's maple syrup, mainly in Québec. It has more lakes than the rest of the world's countries combined, according to commonly cited figures. Logistics: Best time: June to September for hiking; December to March for skiing; September to October for fall color Currency: Canadian dollar (CAD) Getting around: Distances are huge, so fly between regions and rent a car for parks Tipping: 15 to 20 percent in restaurants Entry: Many visitors flying in need an eTA; check before you go Must-learn phrases: Hello: Bonjour (in Québec) Thank you: Merci Cheers!: Santé! "Washroom": Restroom "Loonie / toonie": The one- and two-dollar coins