Banff is a very touristy little town in southern Alberta. Oner of the most famous attractions is the Banff Springs Hotel.
Banff National Park is one of the best places to enjoy the Rocky Mountains with beautiful snowy mountains, blue glacier lakes, canoeing opportunities and hiking trails. Highlights include Lake Louise and Moraine Lake.
Calgary, Alberta, is located between the prairie and the mountains. As rumours go "it can snow any day of the year". In July the greatest show on earth, the Calgary Stampede (incl. Rodeo), takes place.
Churchill is known as the Polar Bear Capital of the World. In winter you may see polar bears nearby (from a closed truck) or even have an encounter if they come into the city...
Halifax is capital of Nova Scotia and the largest municipality in Atlantic Canada.
Jasper and Jasper National Park are a true highlight in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. It is easy to spend several days or longer to discover the mountains, glaciers, waterfalls. You can be active and do some trekking or canoeing - or take boat rides.
Jasper is a must-do between Vancouver and Banff.
Montreal is Canada's second largest city. French is the city's official language, but most people are bi-lingual.
Montreal is the Centre of Comedy with "Just for Laughs" and its annual "Comic Arts Festival". Cirque du Soleil is another famous entertainment company located here.
Ottawa is Canada's capital near the Ottawa river, exactly on the border between the French and English speaking parts of Canada.
Quebéc City is one of the very few cities in North-America with an old city center. The old city is surrounded by a big, thick wall and reminds you of the days that French and British fought for North-America. Quebec also has the French flair with nice little bars and restaurants.