A North American country extending from the Atlantic to the Pacific and northward to the Arctic Ocean, Canada is one of the most interesting places to visit on earth. It is the second largest country in the world by area and is one of the most developed countries, having the 9th highest per capita globally. Aside from its culture that is largely influenced by the wide array of its constituent nationalities, the incredible geographical variety of this country makes it one of the most visited tourist attractions in the world. Here is a list of the ten most popular tourist spots in Canada:

10. Quebec City

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The capital of Quebec Province, Quebec City is known for its most famous landmark, Chateau Frontenac. The city is located in the Saint Lawrence River Valley near the Saint Lawrence River and is known to have the most fertile soil in Canada. Most of the most notable architecture in the country is located in this city, particularly in Place Royale. Among the most popular celebrations in Quebec City are the Winter Carnival and the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day.

9. CN Tower, Toronto

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A concrete communications and observation tower situated in Ontario, Canada, CN Tower used to be known as the tallest free-standing structure in the world and the tallest tower of the world until the Burj Khalifa in India was erected in 2010. “CN” was derived from the railway company that constructed the tower, Canadian National. Today, CN Tower remains as the tallest free-standing structure in the Western Hemisphere and serves as the signature icon of the skyline of Toronto.

8. The Muskoka Lakes, Ontario

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An area municipality of the District Municipality of Muskoka, Ontario, the Township of Muskoka Lakes is located on the Canadian Shield and was opened for settlement in 1870. The township is most popular because of its evergreen trees and outcrops of igneous rock formations. Though the soil in this township is poor and is thus not fit for agriculture, The Muskoka Lakes has timber as its greatest economic attraction. Because of its beauty and proximity to Toronto, Canada, tourism has also become its economic base.

7. Churchill Manitoba

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Popular for the many polar bears from inland that move towards its shore during autumn, Churchill Manitoba is often dubbed as the “Polar Bear Capital of the World.” This little town on the West shore of Hudson Bay in Manitoba is located at the estuary of the Churchill River and stands on Hudson Plains. Churchill is characterized by its shallow soils which exhibit a blend of subsurface permafrost and rock formations. Sport fishing is also a common activity in this tourist destination, where tour operators often offer land tours for tourists.

6. Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick

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A bay at the Atlantic Coast of North America, Bay of Fundy is known for having the highest tidal range in the world, rivaling Ungava Bay in Quebec, Gulf of Khambhat in India and King Sound in Western Australia. According to the Guinness Book of World Records of 1975, the greatest tides in the world with a maximum height of 16.3 feet happen in this Bay. Shepody Bay and Minas Basin, both portions of the Bay of Fundy, are also two of the six Canadian hemispheric sites included in the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network.

5. Cavendish Beach, Prince Edward Island

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A Canadian beach in Prince Edward Island, Cavendish Beach fronts the Gulf of St. Laurence and is located within the vicinity of the Prince Edward Island National Park. The natural sand beach of Cavendish extends for eight kilometers and encompasses the New London Bay and the red sandstone cliffs at Cavendish East. This tourist destination is divided into the Cavendish Spit, Cavendish Campground Beach, and the Cavendish Main Beach. Each of these three divisions features different landscapes and offers different experiences to tourists.

4. Long Beach, Tofino, British Columbia

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Long Beach in Tofino is a popular tourist attraction located at the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. Known as “the best surf town in North America,” T ofino is a popular tourist destination during summer, especially for surfers, campers, nature lovers, fishermen and whale watchers. The beauty of this place lies on its great waves and climate, known as “warm winter.” Winter in this place is so mild that it grows some of the most exotic palm trees in Canada.

3. Gros Morne National Park, Newfound Land

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A world heritage site situated along the west coast of Newfoundland, Gros Morne National Park derived its name from a French phrase that means “a large mountain standing alone.” Established in 1973, this park is the second largest national park in Atlantic Canada and was declared a national park in 2005. It contains the second highest mountain peak in the world, Gros Morne, which is one of the outlying Appalachian Mountain Range. The park is said to be a rare example of the continental drift process, where parts of the mantle of the earth lie exposed in the form of deep ocean crust and rocks.

2. Kluane National Park, Yukon

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Kluane National Park is one of the two national park system units of Canada. It is located in Yukon and was established in 1972. Currently covering more than 22,000 square kilometers of land area, Kluane National Park includes Mount Logan of the Saint Elias Mountains, the highest in Canada. Camping, hiking, fishing, and boating are among the most popular activities in the park. It has picnic facilities as well as a campground near Kathleen Lake, which is open to tourists from May to mid September. Kluane National Park was declared by UNESCO as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1979.

1. Banff and Lake Louise, Alberta

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The oldest national park in Canada, Banff National Park encompasses a broad range of mountainous terrain, glaciers, ice fields, and alpine landscapes. Through extensive advertising, this place has become popular because of Icefields Parkway. This tourist attraction starts at Lake Louise and ends at Jasper National Park in the north. Best for people who seek wilderness and wild animals, this tourist attraction includes jade green lakes, canyons and word class rock formations, as well as fine hotels and shopping malls for tourists. In 1985, it was recognized as a United Nations World Heritage Site.