Canada is the second largest country by area in the world (after Russia) and the largest in North America. Its only land border is with the United States, and remains the longest land border in the world. The US border is situated at Canada's Southern edge. The border with the United States varies depending on the area you are visisting. The 49th parallel is the border from Mainland BC to Ontario, However drops as low as the 41st parallel in southern Ontario. Canada also has a long border with the US State of Alaska in the Northwest. Canada is also a major tourist destination, and is one of the world's wealthiest countries. The country is renowned worldwide for its vast, untouched landscape and its unique culture.
Visiting Canada all in one trip is an ambitious endeavour. When speaking of specific destinations within Canada, it is better to consider its distinct regions.

• Atlantic Provinces - maritime culture, small fishing villages, rich folk traditions.
• Quebec - French-speaking province, stylish and romantic Montreal, festival culture, lush farmland, quaint villages. Find your vacation rental homes at Quebec
• Ontario - multicultural and vibrant Toronto, the Niagara wine region, the immense Boreal and Taiga forests, Ottawa - the capital, the Great Lakes coastal areas, small rural towns. Find your vacation rental homes at Ontario
• Prairies - vast open and flat spaces, rocky mountains, forests, sleepy farm towns, Calgary stampede, and the West Edmonton Mall, RCMP Academy, RCMP Heritage Centre, Winnipeg Folk Music Festival.
• British Columbia - cosmopolitan Vancouver city, the rocky mountains, ancient temperate rainforest, pristine wilderness, skiing and hiking opportunities abound. Find your vacation rental homes at British Columbia
• The North - subarctic and arctic wilderness, mountains, glaciers and lakes.