Top According to statistics, a whopping number of over 22 million people visited Canada in 2015 from the United States of America alone. The top 5 most visited states attracting over 60 percent of the numbers.
The large size of the country alongside it’s incredible geographical diversity attracts tourist from far and wide.
The United Kingdom and China are also the second and third top sources of tourist to Canada.
The country is made up of world-class cities. Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Calgary are cities that do have a lot of cultural attraction, amusement centers, thousands of lakes, shopping centres and many other natural attraction.
Ontario is one of Canada most touristed state. While it tops our list of the most visited, other states also stand out. The following below are the list of the most visited states in Canada:
1. Ontario
The city of Ontario is estimated to be the most populated province. Statistics also shown it is the most visited during tourist activities. It is located in the east central Canada.
The province of Ontario houses over 250,000 lakes. This means it approximately holds one-third of the world’s fresh water. There are so many centers of attraction here. This is the major attracting factor to a lot of tourists most of which are man made and a few natural.
This centres of attraction includes:
1. Art Gallery of Ontario
2. The Royal Ontario Museum
3. The Toronto zoo
4. Ontario science centre and other numerous museums and art galleries.
Here, tourist can carry out a series of exciting and adventurous activities such as Camping, hiking, canoeing, paddling, sightseeing, swimming, etc which would create more atmosphere for fun, relaxation and enjoyment for tourists.
2. British Columbia
Most tourist during visit to British Columbia make it a point to visit Vancouver. The city that is always hustling with life, wealth of both natural and humanly made wonders.
Statistics shows that the Westernmost province of British Columbia is the country’s second most visited province. It is endowed with top class restaurant. International cuisines can be enjoyed at it’s best here. It is also a perfect place for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
This is because vast areas of the province are beautifully covered by mountains, lakes and forest that help create stunning landscapes. Watching wildlife, canoeing , trekking, camping, hiking, etc are some of the outdoor activities that help keep most tourists engaged while visiting British Columbia
3. Québec
The city have a French-language speaking culture which is centre of attraction from far and wide. The capital of the province, Quebec City is an attractive destination for those interested in fine dinning, music and art. Québec is located in eastern Canada and have a culture of celebrating winter with parades, winter sport, snow sculptures and a lot more
4. Alberta
Alberta is Canada’s fourth most visited province containing several national parks, National historic sites, outdoor locales for recreational activities, shopping destinations, cultural facilities and lot more.
In total, the province of Alberta has 5 national parks, 69 provincial parks, 149 natural areas, 5 UNESCO World Heritage sites and more. There are a lot of ski resorts in the province of Alberta mountainous regions.
5. New Brunswick
This province is located on the east coast of Canada and ranks the fifth most visited according to reports shown by statistics.
It has two national parks which are the Kouchibouguac National Park and the Fundy National Park. The province is home to numerous other natural and cultural attraction and is the country’s only official bilingual province. New Brunswick has numerous warm salt water beaches on the Northumberland strait.
Conclusion
If you enjoy going with the crowd, then you should try visiting any of this states. I do hope you enjoy your stay in Canada.
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