Canada's growing cultural scene includes such world renowned organizations as the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, and Vancouver's Bard on the Beach. Canada is also home to popular musical artists such as Avril Lavigne, Celine Dion, The Barenaked Ladies, Shania Twain and Alanis Morisette.

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Entertainment and Sports

Many exciting festivals occur throughout the year and throughout the country. Some examples include The Calgary Stampede, The Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver, Winterlude in Ottawa, and the Québec Winter Carnival. Learn more about these and other festivals across Canada.

Canada is also home to many professional sports teams including the Toronto Raptors of the NBA, and the Vancouver Canucks, the Calgary Flames, the Edmonton Oilers, the Ottawa Senators, the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Montreal Canadiens all of the NHL.

Outdoor Activities

Love the outdoors? Then Canada is the place for you. You can do everything from canoeing and kayaking, to hiking, to camping, to road and mountain biking. Learn more about all the outdoor activities Canada has to offer.

Winter

Winter time brings lots of snow to Canada, and that means the opportunity for all sorts of winter activities such as skiing, snowboarding, skating and snowmobiling.