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The hidden treasure in the neighborhood in winters

11 Feb 2025

If you are an American looking for an icy winter break, you will have plenty of plenty of destinations to consider and you can choose according to what you wish to do or what you wish to spend. Canada, the northern neighbor has comparatively lower temperatures throughout the year and you will not need a visa to get there, so you can come when you wish to. As for coming here if you live close to the border crossings, like Detroit, you can just ride and crossover, though if you live further away, flights to Canada will always be an interesting option. The holidays here will be cheaper than winter holidays in Europe, for instance, the cost of air tickets will be much lower. The proximity of Canada to Greenland is an indicator of what kind of snow cover you will get to deal with.

No need to go too far

Canadians are known to handle winters better than Americans, particularly than those who live in the south of the USA, so you can learn from them what to do and what not to do in the cold season. You can consider domestic destinations too but in Canada, you will have something different waiting for you, including the culture which means hospitality of a different kind including the different Canadian accents. Historically, Canada has remained close to its mother country, Great Britain while the USA always chose to stay independent. So, you will find systems and governance of a different kind when you need to deal with the authorities. Here we suggest some Canadian destinations that will be perfect for winter breaks of any kind.

Banff & Lake Louise, in Alberta

These two tourist towns are in Banff National Park, with plenty of mountains and greenery. So, when winter comes everything freezes but everyone gets excited. These towns are close to each other and while traveling between them you will be able to come as close to nature as possible, with the opportunities of watching wildlife including grizzly bears. As you walk through the streets of these towns you will have snow-covered mountains in the background, which will again be the view from certain accommodations and restaurants. Here you will have miles and miles for skiing or snowshoeing. You can even have carriages pulled by horses or you can try dog sleds.

Whistler in British Columbia

This is one of the most popular skiing destinations in Canada, with you having the option of reaching the snow-covered peaks through cable cars or helicopters, with different kinds of slopes on offer for skiing. You will find good accommodations and restaurants in the small town, where you can get all the information and assistance you need easily, including the maps of different skiing routes, so you can choose the route based on your level of experience. There are skiing schools here too and you will be able to rent any equipment you may need, unless you are comfortable bringing your own gear.

Mont-Tremblant in Quebec

Now to the other side of Canada where the scenic town of Mont-Tremblant, named after a mountain of the same name is waiting for you. With all the snow in the world, you can choose to do what you please, with not just the opportunity for normal skiing, you can ski for as long and as far away as you may want to with your group, choosing the speed at which you ski. There are even mobile apps to help you with the routes and you will find bikes with wide tires, so you can bike over snow-covered surfaces. If anything goes wrong, everything can be fixed by the local experts, if you have brought your own equipment, which many do, who ski as often as they can.

Fogo Island in Newfoundland

In winter the island is covered with snow and any trip outside may seem too risky for those not used to such weather. If you want to stay in log cabins, the way the initial settlers lived here, or try driving the latest snowmobile it is entirely up to you. It will be ideal to get your food supplies to prepare meals over burning wood unless you are sure that you will be able to find some catch while ice fishing. You will find plenty of people outdoors to play ice hockey with you and you can try your skiing skills over frozen water bodies.

Churchill in Manitoba

This small town is based along Hudson Bay, which means whale watching in the summers and polar bear spotting in autumn, though in winter most people come here to witness the aurora lights, which are visible almost 10 months of the year, though the best and clearest views come in the winter months around February. You will have the option of designing your own itinerary, but there are tour operators who will have a complete package for you with all the minor details that only the locals will know about. You can even meet the natives and see how they lived here for millenniums at the museum here.

Conclusion

Around the world when most people think of Canada, they think of long winters and snow-covered cities. However, some will want to enjoy all this and for them, we have listed some destinations that are among the top winter resorts in the country.

By FlightsChannel Team
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