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Canada is more than its hulking-mountain, craggy-coast good looks: it also cooks extraordinary meals, rocks cool culture, and unfurls wild, moose-spotting road trips.
Lunch cruise aboard the historic Wenonah II Muskoka Steamship, part of the iconic Muskoka Steamships fleet, offering a journey through the rich history and natural beauty of Lake Muskoka. The dock is located at Muskoka Wharf in Gravenhurst, Canada.

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Best Things to Do

Canada offers a range of exciting treats, from historical sites to summer festivals to wild rivers. We narrow down our top 12 for you.

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Best Time to Visit

From outdoor summer excursions to spring festivals to winter fun, Canada merits a visit in any season. Here’s your full guide.

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Things to Know

First-time visitors will benefit from these tips on planning, etiquette and health and safety as they plan their trips to Canada.

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Transportation

Crossing Canada’s vastness might seem like a daunting challenge – and it can be. Our guide to getting around the country will help.

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Massive glaciers, spectacular fauna, raw coastline and uncompromising wilderness you'll find only in northern climes.

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Traveling with Kids

Canada offers an abundance of wide open spaces and bustling metropolitan areas that are sure to surprise and delight the kids who visit - and their parents.

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Canada’s breathtaking mountains, lively cities and natural wonders thrill throughout the year. Here are 15 of the best places to visit.

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