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1 Canada's Top Attractions By number of visits

2 1. Niagara Falls, Ontario: 12 - 14 million You can see the Falls from the viewing area, from behind them, up close in the Maid of the Mist, from above in the Ferris Wheel or a helicopter There are also many casinos, museums, and restaurants nearby

3 2. Harbourfront Centre Toronto: 12 million An area downtown on Queen’s Quay, it holds festivals, concerts and events all year long Everything from dance to music to food to cultural to book festivals

4 3. Granville Island, Vancouver: 10 - 12 million It is a shopping district on a peninsula (not an island) It has a famous market, as well as stores, theatres, art galleries

5 4. Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC: 8 million A forested park right in the city, it follows the Pacific coastline Is bigger than Central Park Called the ‘Best Park in the World’ in 2013

6 5. Vieux Port (Old Port), Montreal: 7 million The old waterfront in Old Montreal, popular to walk around Has a science centre, an IMAX theatre, a Cirque de Soleil theatre, a beach

7 6. Exhibition Place, Toronto: 4.5 - 5.2 million An area on the shore of Lake Ontario that has banquet centres, theatre and music buildings, monuments, parks, sports facilities, and several historic sites At the end of the summer, the CNE is one of the biggest fairs in North America

8 7. The Forks, Winnipeg: 4 - 5 million A historical site that has a winter park, historic and new buildings containing shops and restaurants, a famous market, a theatre, several museums, as well as a skateboard park and historic port

9 8. Banff National Park, Alberta: 3.3 million Has mountains, glaciers and ice fields, dense forests Has the famous Lake Louise Has hot springs, ski resorts, hiking trails

10 9. Canada's Wonderland, Ontario: 3.25 million Has 16 roller coasters, more than any park outside the US Has been the most visited seasonal theme park in North America for several consecutive years The Leviathan is the tallest and fastest roller coaster in Canada and the 7 th -tallest, and the 8 th - fastest roller coaster in the world

11 10. Le Vieux-Quebec, Quebec City: 3.02 million Is a UNESCO site Is the only walled city in North America A historic part of Quebec City, has the famous Chateau Frontenac Has many museums, restaurants, historical sites

12 11. Mount Royal Park, Montreal: 3 million A park that climbs up the mountain until the viewing area at the top where you can see the whole city There are hiking and skiing trails, monuments, a man- made lake

13 12. Whistler Blackcomb, Vancouver, B.C.: 2.1 million A major ski resort north of Vancouver The largest ski resort in North America

14 13. CN Tower, Toronto: 2 million (tie) Was the tallest building in the world for 34 years Has observation decks, a restaurant at the top, and Edgewalk where you can walk around the outside attached by a cable

15 13. Mont Tremblant, Quebec: 2 million (tie) A ski resort town north of Montreal Is the best ski resort in eastern North America A gondola takes you from the upper part of the village to the lower part

16 15. Jasper National Park, Alberta: 1.99 million The largest park in the Rockies It includes glaciers, got springs, lakes, waterfalls, and mountains Is a UNESCO site

17 16. Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto: 1.5 million An urban plaza out front of Toronto City Hall Is the site of concerts, art displays, a weekly farmers' market, the winter festival of lights, a skating rink, and other public events

18 17. Centreville Amusement Park, Toronto: 1.35 million A children’s amusement park on Centre Island, can only get to it by ferry There are rides, a small train, a farm, many restaurants, and is next to the beach and park

19 18. La Ronde, Montreal: 1.3 million The 2 nd largest amusement park in Canada Is on an island in the St Lawrence River

20 19. Canadian Museum of Civilization, Gatineau, Quebec: 1.26 million A museum in Quebec right across the river from Ottawa Covers all of Canadian human history

21 20. Ontario Science Center, Toronto: 1.2 million A hands on science museum built into the ravine

22 20. Toronto Zoo, Toronto: 1.2 million (tie) Located in Scarborough, it is the largest zoo in Canada It lost its elephants but gained 2 pandas Home to over 5,000 animals

23 20. Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia: 1.2 million (tie) Famous for having the highest tides in the world Home to the Hopewell Rocks formation Protected in a national park

24 24. Saguenay St. Lawrence Marine Park, Quebec: 1.07 million 1 of the 3 marine parks in Canada Located where the Saguenay River meets the St Lawrence River Many whales live here, including belugas

25 25. Yonge-Dundas Square, Toronto: 1 million A public square downtown, the square has hosted numerous public events, performances and art displays, establishing itself as a prominent landmark Called ‘Canada’s Time Square’


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