Entries Tagged "canada tour"

Thursday, December 24, 2009

The climate in Canada varies across the country, and according to the season. There are four distinct seasons in all regions, but actual temperatures and humidity vary.

Maritimes
The Maritime provinces, Ontario and Québec are more humid than the western provinces. Temperatures in Halifax, Nova Scotia range from 0 °C in January to a very temperate 24 °C in July. Plan on wearing a sweater and light raincoat in the summer. Québec and Ontario are usually a little colder in the winter and slightly warmer in the summer.

Rockies and other Mountain Areas
The greatest variation of temperatures is to be found in the mountains. Mountain temperatures average from -16°C in the winter to 24°C during the summer. However, when visiting the Rockies, be sure to have layers of comfortable clothing available in case of a sudden change in weather conditions (in the mountains, even summer evenings tend to be cool).

If you are planning on walks or hikes, bring sturdy shoes and a warm jacket. If you plan to visit the Rockies in the winter, come dressed for snow – make sure your outer clothing is warm and wind/water repellent.

Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island
Vancouver and Victoria rarely experience temperatures below freezing. These cities enjoy the mildest weather in Canada, averaging 5°C in the winter and 23°C during the summer. However, an umbrella and raincoat are recommended for Vancouver year-round – just in case it rains.

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Discover Sept-Iles, one of Quebec's largest cities surrounded by forests and awash in lakes and rivers; it is a veritable paradise for hunters and anglers. Visit Jolliet's trading post which in 1967, was refurbished to look as it did in 1786 and serves as a museum for the local hunting traditions. Here you'll also have the opportunity to step inside a traditional shaputuan (animal skin tent) and listen to Innu discuss their culture and current challenges. The Shaputuan Museum allows visitors to further discover and appreciate the Innu culture by featuring both an exhibit of seasonal Innu lifestyle as well as a display of traditional art work by local artists.

Popular excursion: Sept-iles Archipelago Zodiac Cruise

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Niagara Falls is one of the most spectacular and famous sights in North America. The US/Canada border bisects the Niagara River and the Falls, and a bridge over the river connects the towns of Niagara Falls, Ontario, and Niagara Falls, New York.

Friday, October 09, 2009

Saint Lawrence, Gulf of, arm of the Atlantic Ocean. It is bounded by Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Quebec; in the Gulf are Prince Edward Island, Anticosti Island, the Magdalen Islands, and numerous small islands near its north shore. Chaleur Bay, a west inlet, lies between the GaspE Peninsula and New Brunswick. The Strait of Belle Isle, Cabot Strait, and the Strait of Canso lead to the Atlantic. The Gulf is subject to frequent fog and is closed to navigation by ice from early December to mid-April. It was visited by explorers before the 16th cent., and it has important fishing grounds, especially for cod.
Very popular with cruises in the summer and around the fall, to see the foliage in both Canada and New England.

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Another popular stop on Fall Foliage (Canada and New England cruises,) is Nova Scotia.