The 25 most-visited attractions in Canada, according to Forbes Traveler, include two of the most heart-achingly beautiful places on the planet, and both happen to be in the province of Alberta: Banff National Park, coming in at No. 8 with 3.3 million annual visitors (that's Banff's Lake Louise in the photo), and Jasper National Park, at No. 15. It's interesting how many urban attractions made the list—nine in Toronto alone!—while a trio of theme parks are also included. Here's the entire list, but you really should view the slide show to get a full appreciation of those Canadian beauty spots:
1. Niagara Falls, Ontario
2. Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, Ontario
3. Granville Island, Vancouver, British Columbia
4. Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia
5. Vieux Port (Old Port), Montreal, Quebec
6. Exhibition Place, Toronto, Ontario
7. The Forks, Winnipeg, Manitoba
8. Banff National Park, Alberta
9. Canada's Wonderland, Maple, Ontario
10. Le Vieux-Quebec, Quebec City, Quebec
11. Mount Royal Park, Montreal, Quebec
12. Whistler Blackcomb, Vancouver, British Columbia
13. (tie) CN Tower, Toronto, Ontario
13. (tie) Mont Tremblant, Quebec
15. Jasper National Park, Alberta
16. Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto, Ontario
17. Centreville Amusement Park, Toronto, Ontario
18. La Ronde, Montreal, Quebec
19. Canadian Museum of Civilisation, Gatineau, Quebec
20. (tie) Ontario Place, Toronto, Ontario
20. (tie) Ontario Science Center, Toronto, Ontario
20. (tie) Toronto Zoo, Toronto, Ontario
20. (tie) Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia
24. Saguenay St. Lawrence Marine Park, Quebec
25. Yonge-Dundas Square, Toronto, Ontario
March 30. 2011 16:54
I am not surprised that Granville Island, Stanley Park, and Whistler Blackcomb made the list. Vancouver is spectacular. I wonder if they put out a list this year.
The fish/produce markets of Granville Island are one of the best places to get food in the metro area. Makes me miss home, that is quite sure. I am missing one of the best times of the year in BC!
Marie