Christmas in Canada
Canada only at first glance seems northern, distant and inaccessible. In fact, its inhabitants have a lot in common with Europeans. Including holidays. That is why Christmas in Canada is a chance to get acquainted with the life and customs of distant neighbors on the planet and learn a lot of interesting things about a country with untouched nature and amazing landscapes..
Christmas trees, sledges, Santa
New Year and Christmas paraphernalia are about the same all over the world. The main symbol of the coming Christmas in Canada is richly decorated Christmas trees and Santa Clauses in large department stores and shopping centers, on whose laps pink-cheeked kids sit and pose for their parents for a photo in a family album.
It is the children who are the main heroes of the Christmas chaos. Gifts are chosen for them, performances are arranged for them, they are invited to charity balls and fairs.
On Christmas Day, Canadians prefer sledding down the icy mountains with the whole family, learning snowboarding or skiing, skating or playing hockey. This is perhaps the most athletic nation on the planet, and therefore Christmas in Canada is a reason to join any of the winter outdoor activities..
Canadian ski resorts are distinguished by high quality pistes and variety of slopes. They are preferred by the inhabitants of the country of the maple leaf themselves, and their closest neighbors from the United States. Europeans rush for new sensations and impressions that a country with magnificent mountain landscapes is ready to give.
For example, the Silver Star Resort is recognized as the best in terms of weather conditions and opportunities for family recreation. It is included in the top three ski regions of the planet and annually becomes a training base for the Canadian ski team. So why not take a breeze through its slopes on Christmas in Canada?
The Whistler ski area is located on the Pacific coast. Ocean proximity provides an unprecedented amount of rainfall - up to 11 meters per year. The height of the snow cover here does not fall below one meter. Whistler is a real paradise for freeriders. The resort is called the snow capital of the world.
Urban bustle
Those staying in cities for Christmas in Canada will also find something to do. For example, walk the streets of the most populated metropolis outside of France, whose inhabitants speak the languages of Dumas and Hugo. This is Montreal, the capital of the province of Quebec. Here are the same excellent croissants and aromatic coffee as on the Parisian boulevards.
Fans «high» architectures will be delighted with Toronto's skyscrapers, and admirers of masterpieces created by nature will not miss the opportunity to go on an excursion to Niagara Falls.
Christmas in Canada is worth the time spent flying and will be remembered for a long time. Adventures in the country of courageous people and magnificent natural parks will remain in your memory and photo album. Just remember to take your camera with you.!
