Those who are not sure with Canadian holidays may think that Canada is a blander version of the USA should check their assumptions at the door. Canada's wild northern frontier, which has etched itself into the national psyche, and its distinct patchwork of peoples have created a country that is decidedly different from its brash neighbour.

It's the edginess between Canada's indigenous, French and British traditions that gives the nation its complex three-dimensional character. Add to this a constant infusion of US culture and a plethora of traditions brought by migrants, and you have a thriving multicultural society.

For going on Canadian holidays spring, summer and autumn are all ideal for touring, though if you want to ski you'll naturally have to come in winter or early spring. There are few other countries in the world where you can find both wild polar bears and fresh peaches - in the same month. From the majestic Rocky Mountains to the endless prairies and the Great Lakes and the Atlantic Maritimes, there is something for everybody to enjoy on Canadian holidays. Large cities, small towns and communities so far north that the sun refuses to set for weeks at a time. Whether you are looking for mountains, lakes, oceans or forests, Canada has it all.

Canada, as a rich  country, has both a large domestic and foreign tourist industry. Canada is known for its large, majestic landscapes and several record-holding landmarks. Some of the major attractions of the country include its cities but it is probably better known worldwide for its extensive, lightly populated or unpopulated areas of wilderness and some spectacular natural sights. As such tourism in Canada can be a rich experience.

Canada has a deliciously rich culture and it's worth taking time to explore it on Canadian holidays and view it as distinct from its louder neighbour. Its cultural heritage draws from the traditions of its native peoples, its French influence and its English flavours, manifesting itself in the work of some amazing writers, world-renowned musicians innovative film makers who capture the elusive nature of the Canadian psyche.

The second-largest country in the world has sights enough to keep you going for several lifetimes on Canadian holidays . Its wild bounty of nature parks hold bald eagles, bears, lynxes, wolves and thousand-year-old pines. Its cities are shaking off their staid reputations and revelling in their cosmopolitan chic.

You can get to Canada by car, by train, by bus if you are living for example in Europe, then you can use Canadian airlines, which Is Canada's second largest airline after Air Canada. Direct flights connect the major cities of the globe with the larger Canadian airports, and frequent connecting flights will help you get to any Canadian destination efficiently.

The Canadian, operated by VIA Rail, is one of the most memorable ways to see the country. It runs between Toronto and Vancouver in three days. Other VIA Rail services link communities across the country. You can also opt for a two-day, all-daylight trip aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, traveling between Vancouver and Jasper, Banff or Calgary.