Canada occupies much of North America and is the second largest country in the world by total area. Canada was once ruled by the French and the British during colonial times and is now a bilingual and multicultural country, with both French and English as official languages.

Montreal, in the province of Quebec, is the largest French-speaking city after Paris. The City’s major draw is its historical downtown area and vibrant arts and culture scene. To the north-east Quebec City is popular for those keen on outdoor pursuits, particularly winter sports. However, Vancouver and the nearby Whistler ski resort are popular skiing destinations which will be hosting the 2010 Olympic Games. Other top cities in Canada include Calgary, with its famous cowboy carnival, The Calgary Stampede; Ottowa, one of the most beautiful capitals in the world; and Toronto, Canada’s largest city and closest to Niagara Falls.