fbpx

Must Do Canada

The Best Things to Do in Canada

Love Canada? Visiting Canada? Dreaming of Canada? You’ve come to the right place and we highly recommend entering your details below so we can stay in touch, share the best of Canada with you, send you exclusive giveaways and promotions, and so much more. It’s free and you unsubscribe whenever you want.

Must Do Canada Newsletter

Enter your email below and be the first to know about new articles on Must Do Canada as well as exclusive deals, giveaways, and promotions.

We may even send maple syrup once in a while. Maybe.

Thanks for subscribing. We've sent you a confirmation email. Please check your inbox and hit confirm.

Summer

How to Plan the Ultimate Canada Road Trip

By Leave a Comment

things to do in alberta road trips

Even though we love to jump on planes and travel around the world, our favourite form of travel is a good old classic road trip. There’s something special about being in control of your own transportation and being able to go wherever you want, whether that’s a small town, a big city, or an off-the-beaten-path gem. There’s also something great about stuffing what you need into a car and not worrying about baggage restrictions, lost luggage, and people throwing away your cologne and hand creams.

Road trips are a popular mode of travel in many countries around the world but there’s hardly a better place than Canada. As the worlds second largest country, Canada is best explored by vehicle. The Trans-Canada Highway runs all the way from Newfoundland to British Columbia, paving a path of more than 7,800 kilometres. Then there’s the North, which is now connected by road all the way to the arctic ocean in Tuktoyaktuk, NWT. There’s major cities, small towns, and breath-taking scenery all along the way. [Read more…] about How to Plan the Ultimate Canada Road Trip

13 Canada Road Trips That Will Blow Your Mind

By Leave a Comment

icefields parkway canada

If the thought of being behind the wheel while driving amongst some of the most beautiful scenery in the world gets you going, then this is the article for you. As world travellers that specialize in Canada travel, we’ve done some epic road trips in our lifetime, including the Australian East Coast, the Oregon Coast, California, and parts of Mexico, Malaysia, Peru, and New Zealand. Still, nothing compares to the 150-day road trip across Canada in 2017. Comprising over 27,000 kilometres of asphalt (and some dirt roads as well), we got to explore Canada from coast to coast to coast. However, not everyone has 150 days to dedicate to driving across Canada. Therefore, we wanted to dissect some of the best parts of our Canadian road trip so that you can experience a slice of Canada on your next road trip vacation.

While there are many other road trips not listed here, as well as a variety of incredible destinations that may not include an iconic road trip, we believe these 13 itineraries below are the best road trips in the canada and a great way to design your own Canada tour. [Read more…] about 13 Canada Road Trips That Will Blow Your Mind

Things To Do in New Brunswick – Exploring Stonehammer Geopark

By

things to do in new brunswick

Saint John, New Brunswick is home to the first UNESCO Geopark in Canada, called Stonehammer. If you think geology is boring this site and its wide variety of activities will change your mind.

When I was growing up in Saint John, New Brunswick, I took the landscape for granted. I didn’t give our rugged coastline, impenetrable forests, and lush river valleys more than a passing thought, much less consider the ground beneath my feet.

I wasn’t alone. Most Saint Johners could tell you a bit about our Reversing Rapids when the Bay of Fundy’s relentless high tides pushes the gushing St. John River back upstream. But few of us considered the geology around those rapids – that is until UNESCO came to town.

UNESCO is most known for its catalogue of World Heritage Sites but, in addition to preserving culture and human history, the organization also brings awareness to diverse ecosystems and landscapes. The UNESCO Global Geopark system focuses on the ground beneath our feet and the eons of history our geology represents. [Read more…] about Things To Do in New Brunswick – Exploring Stonehammer Geopark

Things To Do in Saskatoon

By

best things to do in saskatoon

As the South Saskatchewan River winds through the city, Saskatoon is buzzing with an infusion of new restaurants, bars, breweries, and attractions. Locals who had once left to attend school or experience big cities like Vancouver and Toronto have moved back, bringing with them a new sense of pride.

It’s really quite beautiful, with some calling Saskatoon the “Paris of the Prairies”. Multiple bridges cross the wide river, while an 80-km trail provides a scenic way to take it all in while walking, jogging, or biking. Those into watersports can grab their paddleboard, kayak, or canoe, and go down the river for a scenic soft adventure. Even in the winter, people can be seen on bikes or kick-sleds – a new activity to the area. [Read more…] about Things To Do in Saskatoon

Lake Superior Circle Tour in Canada

By

lake superior circle tour

(This story was originally written by Kristal of adventuredawgs.ca and has been expanded to create a more extensive guide to the area. All photos by Kristal unless otherwise mentioned.)

Over the years, my dogs and I have driven all over Canada and the United States, visited both oceans, and several mountain ranges.  In spite of all the amazing places we have been privileged to explore, my favourite part of Canada is still the Trans-Canada Highway, or Highway 17, between Sault Ste. Marie (affectionately called “the Soo”) and Thunder Bay (or T-Bay).

With so many things to do and places to see around massive Lake Superior, the best way to see it all is to do the Lake Superior Circle Tour, which takes place in both Canada and the USA and makes for a wonderful Lake Superior vacation. However, for this article, we’re going to focus on the Canada-side of the tour. Maybe we can call it the Lake Superior Half Circle Tour?

Let’s begin. [Read more…] about Lake Superior Circle Tour in Canada

Things To Do in Calgary, Alberta

By

things to do in calgary

Although Calgary’s biggest draws might be the Calgary Stampede or its proximity to the Canadian Rockies, there’s actually a lot of things to do in Calgary that have nothing to do with those two things. In fact, Calgary is one of Canada’s most beautiful cities, surrounded by prairies, foothills, and mountains – combined with a dazzling city skyline and two beautiful rivers snaking their way through the city.

So, whether you’re looking for fun things to do in Calgary for adults, things to do in Calgary with kids, or cheap things to do in Calgary, here is a list of fun things to do in Calgary! [Read more…] about Things To Do in Calgary, Alberta

Things To Do In Canmore

By

Things to do in banff

If there was an award for the most beautiful mountain town in Canada, Canmore would likely take the title. Fringed by the towering Canadian Rocky Mountains, Canmore sits in one of the most beautiful locations on Earth, just minutes from world-famous Banff National Park.

While it has become very popular over the years, Canmore is basically the “local” version of Banff. Whereas Banff was specifically designed for tourists and caters to millions of people each and every year, Canmore is the town where locals live, which is a mere 15-minute drive from Banff and about 60-minutes from Calgary.

It’s just as beautiful as Banff and is close enough to be another option for accommodation and sightseeing.

Things To Do In Canmore Alberta Canada

With such close proximity to Banff National Park, the Kananaskis, and the stunning Icefields Parkway, there are many things to do in Canmore and the surrounding area. While there are four seasons in Canada, the most distinctly different seasons are summer and winter, so we will separate all the things to do in Canmore between these two seasons. [Read more…] about Things To Do In Canmore

How to Get the Best Views of Niagara Falls

By

best views of niagara falls ontario canada
Take a cruise at Niagara Falls. Photo by Matthew G. Bailey.

As one of Canada’s most popular natural attractions, Niagara Falls has been attracting visitors for more than a century. Some even consider it one of the world’s natural wonders. It is a very beautiful place and a very popular place to visit, both on the Canadian side and on the American side.

As you may know, Niagara Falls splits the border between Ontario, Canada, and New York, USA. You can view the falls from both the American side and the Canadian side but, in our humble opinion, the best way to see them is from the Canadian side. This is where you can get up close and personal with Horseshoe Falls, the most impressive of the three falls that make up Niagara Falls. Horseshoe Falls is the one you’ve all seen in photos. However, there’s also American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls.

Before we get into how to get the best views of Niagara Falls Canada, I wanted to share some cool facts about Niagara Falls with you.

  • The 3 waterfalls (Horseshoe, American, and Bridal Veil) combine to produce the highest flow rate of any waterfall on earth.
  • The largest vertical drop is over 50 metres (165 feet).
  • The Niagara Falls are a major source of hydropower, producing a lot of electricity
  • Although the force of Niagara Falls is controlled, they let it go strong during the popular summer months, when up to six million cubic metres of water flows over the crest each minute.
  • Niagara Falls occurs as water drains from Lake Erie into Lake Ontario.
  • If erosion continues at its current rate, scientists believe that Niagara Falls will be gone in approximately 50,000 years. Get there fast!
  • Roughly 30 Million people visit Niagara Falls each year
  • People have gone over the falls, despite it being illegal to do so. Some have even survived, but many were injured or killed.
  • People have tight-roped across the falls. First in 1859, and again in 2012.
  • Niagara Falls is one of the most popular things to do in Ontario.

As you can see, Niagara Falls has been a source of inspiration for years, whether that inspiration has been to go over them and survive or simply kick back and enjoy the wonderful views.

If you do make it to this beautiful area, there are many different ways to see Niagara Falls. [Read more…] about How to Get the Best Views of Niagara Falls

Unique Canadian Wine – Tantalizing Tastebuds in Three Wine Regions of Canada

By

canadian wine

If you’re already visiting wine country, you may as well venture off the main tasting routes of icewine, chardonnay, riesling, cabernet, and the pinots and try some truly unique wines from truly unique people. And these aren’t your “we do it differently but they taste weird” wines. These are outstanding examples from proven masters.

Whether you’re in looking for Okanagan wine tours, Niagara wine tours, or Nova Scotia wine tours, these three wineries will introduce you to something different.

[Read more…] about Unique Canadian Wine – Tantalizing Tastebuds in Three Wine Regions of Canada

Tips for Driving the Icefields Parkway from Banff to Jasper

By

icefields parkway canada

Few drives match the beauty and majesty of the Icefields Parkway Canada. Ranked as one of the most scenic drives in the entire world by a number of popular publications, the Icefields Parkway takes you from Lake Louise to Jasper, winding through two national parks, jagged mountains, pine forest, turquoise lakes, glaciers, and beautiful rivers. There are dozens of scenic points to stop and admire, as well as dozens of hikes that could take you anywhere from an afternoon to complete or a couple of weeks if you just want to get lost. This is the wilderness after all. Sure, this area attracts a lot of tourists, but for anyone who wants to get off the beaten track, there’s plenty of opportunities for that too – as long as you’re prepared for the wild country and the animals that live there, which includes wolves, cougars, and bears.

The drive Jasper to Lake Louise (or vice versa) takes approximately three hours, but you’ll want to double that to take full advantage of the beauty surrounding you. If you’re coming from Banff, the Banff to Jasper drive will take around four hours to get to Jasper and roughly three hours to get to the Columbia Icefields. [Read more…] about Tips for Driving the Icefields Parkway from Banff to Jasper