๐จ๐ฆ Your Guide to Canada
Unbelievable nature, tolerant and peaceful cities, and Niagara Falls โ a sight you'll never forget for the rest of your life
Canada is America's quiet neighbor โ and in that quiet lies its real magic ๐. A country with the world's second largest forests and more than a million lakes, and cities like Toronto and Vancouver among the world's most diverse and open. For the Saudi traveler, Canada is a very comfortable destination โ a large Muslim community, halal restaurants everywhere, and people who are among the most welcoming in the world.
Top Places to See
Niagara Falls
North America's most powerful waterfalls โ up close you feel the thunder and the mist, and at night with coloured lights it's another experience entirely
Rocky Mountains and Banff
Snow-capped peaks and turquoise lakes and deer walking alongside the road โ the finest nature in North America
Toronto and the CN Tower
The world's fourth tallest tower with a glass floor โ and a diverse city home to the largest Arab community in Canada
Vancouver and Vancouver Island
A city between mountains and the ocean โ one of the world's most beautiful coastal cities with milder weather than the rest of Canada
Old Montreal
A Francophone city with a European soul in the heart of North America โ cobblestone streets, French restaurants, and non-stop festivals
What to Eat
Poutine โ Fries with gravy and melted cheese โ the Canadian national dish. Heavy but incredibly addictive, found absolutely everywhere
Atlantic Lobster โ From the eastern provinces like Newfoundland โ fresh and reasonably priced compared to the US, among the finest coastal dishes
Pancakes with Real Maple Syrup โ Canada produces 70% of the world's maple syrup โ the real thing is completely different from any imitation you've tasted
Clam Chowder โ A thick maritime soup with clams, potatoes, and cream โ an authentic Atlantic coast staple
Tim Hortons โ Canadian coffee and donuts โ not just a cafรฉ, it's a national identity. Every Canadian has an opinion on the best order โ
Practical Tips
The Canadian visa takes time and sometimes requires an interview โ apply 2โ3 months before your travel date
Canadian winter is real and brutal โ temperatures below minus 20 aren't unusual. If visiting in winter, come prepared with serious clothing ๐งฃ
Toronto has the largest Arab and Muslim community in Canada โ the Mississauga and Scarborough neighbourhoods are full of halal restaurants
The distance between major cities is enormous โ Toronto to Vancouver is a 4.5-hour flight, plan your itinerary with domestic flights
Canadian nature is free and open โ national parks, forests, and lakes just need a car and some time ๐ฒ
Canada is a country that treats you as a human being before it treats you as a tourist ๐จ๐ฆ. Breathtaking nature, welcoming people, and a Muslim community that makes you feel at home. A trip worth making!