Canada has some big attractions for visitors from the US and Europe: wildlife, nature, scenery; bargain prices, due to exchange rates; far fewer people (about 32M, in a country bigger than the US). Even the cities are modest in size by world standards, and tend to be more relaxed and safe.
- About's guide for Canada for Visitors has dozens of suggestions for summer vacations.
- Banff, Alberta: visitors flock during summer to this scenic town nestled in the Rocky Mountains
- Top Things to do in Toronto - sightseeing and day outings
- Also in the Toronto area, Paramount Canada's Wonderland is a popular theme park for all ages: thrills for teens, Kidzville and more for little kids.
- Calgary Stampede - a major rode-type event for ten days in July
- Alberta: Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump Interpretive Centre- where native Americans hunted buffalo
- Alberta: Royal Tyrell Museum - noted museum for dinosaurs (nearish to Calgary)
- Montreal Jazz Festival- big bash in July; welcomes kids
- Whistler-Blackcomb - famed ski resort has fun in summertime
- continue to Europe
