When it comes to doing entertaining things, there are many choices to pick from in Canada. From Stanley Park in Vancouver to Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada in Toronto, here are the country’s top attractions.
Stanley Park
Stanley Park is a massive nature park located in Vancouver. It has over 1000 acres with trails, monuments, statues, parks, tennis courts, beaches and more. There’s an aquarium in Stanley Park that has 30 exhibits and over 70,000 animals. There’s also a theater and a train. The highest point, Prospect Point, has great views and Stanley’s Bar and Grill.
Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
This Toronto attraction is located beside the CN Tower. It has over 20,000 animals and the longest underwater viewing tunnel in North America. There are more than 100 interactive exhibits. These include touch exhibits featuring stingrays, sharks and horseshoe crabs. It has both saltwater and freshwater environments with animals from around the world.
Grand Théâtre de Québec
This attraction, which is in Québec, is a performing-arts center. It has showcased many concerts, plays, opera and dance shows. It regularly features the Orchestre Symphonique de Québec, Théâtre du Trident and the Opéra de Québec. You can take a guided tour on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The tours are in English and French.
The Second City
The Second City in Toronto has provided entertainment for decades. It has nightly sketch-comedy and improv shows. Famous comedians that got their start here include Mike Myers and Catherine O’Hara. It has entertaining things for kids and teens including camps and an improv program.
Niagara Falls
The Canadian side of Niagara Falls is near Ontario. There are three falls to see, with Horseshoe Falls in between the United States and Canada. There are plenty of shops and restaurants for visitors. Niagara Falls is open year-round, as it offers amazing views in the winter just as much as it does in the summer.
Heritage Park Historical Village
This attraction is in Calgary. It has preserved historical buildings, including homesteads. You can go inside its preserved steam train. . There are hundreds of exhibits, restaurants, shops and rides. Heritage Park Historical Village is the largest living museum in Canada.
