Summer vacation is all about new adventures and living in the moment. This summer I decided to grab my passport and take my very first international trip! After two short flights I was ready to meet some of our neighbors to the north. Canada is divided into ten provinces, much like our states here in the USA, and three large territories. My first stop was Toronto, in the eastern province of Ontario. There is so much to see! About 5 ½ million people live in the city and surrounding area. People from all over the world have moved to Toronto, so you will hear more than 200 languages spoken in addition to the official languages of English and French.
Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada is located in Toronto, right next door to the CN Tower. In the Dangerous Lagoon, you walk through a tunnel with sharks and rays swimming right overhead!
A short drive south of Toronto is one of North America’s most famous landmarks – Niagara Falls! I had just enough time to take a few pictures from above before boarding the “Hornblower” cruise on the Niagara River. Our boat sailed right up to American Falls on the U.S. side, and the larger Horseshoe Falls (with a 176 foot drop) on the Canada side. The waves and mist made getting a good picture tricky, but I think the water spots are rather pretty.
Canada’s capital city is Ottawa, also in the province of Ontario. You can take a guided tour of Parliament, where Canada’s new laws are made. My favorite part of the tour was the Library of Parliament, completed in 1876. Can you imagine doing homework there? If you’re on Parliament Hill at just the right time you can even watch the changing of the guard.
Sightseeing works up quite an appetite, so you should make reservations for Afternoon Tea. The scones and mini sandwiches were delicious!
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We love following Franklin! Thanks for sharing all about Canada. We can't wait to read about the rest of his trip!
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