We know when you think of Canada, usually wintery days and snowy mountains might first come to mind, but there are some great places to visit in Canada in July, too. The summer months bring a whole new feel to the country as well as a fresh set of activities. The snow melts away and your favorite winter sport has now become a lush green escape to the mountains or beaches. Yes, beaches, too!
With some truly fantastic places to visit in Canada that are beautiful and safe, you really can’t go wrong. There’s nothing beyond the normal safety precautions that are needed while you visit here. Just enjoy your time and leave your worries behind.
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Canada features attractions that are perfect for any type of traveler. Some options are free for the budget-conscious traveler, the families should have no problems with entertaining the kids, and couples and solo travelers will equally have excellent choices of delightful activities to choose from.
Since the weather will be perfect, you know there will be tons of outdoorsy attractions, activities, and natural vistas to take in. So get your sunscreen on, go rent a kayak, or get to hiking. If you plan well, you will maybe catch a unique festival, whether it involves cowboys or music; maybe just chilling on the beach is a perfect choice for you. It’s hard to make a bad choice, and with the weather on your side, you will be sure to have an amazing time visiting the best places in Canada in July.
8. Calgary Stampede, Calgary, Alberta
Giddy up, cowboy! You’re at a rodeo! Every July the “Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth” takes place complete with country music, a parade, and good food. Get your boots and cowboy hat on and run out the door, because it’s going to be a bucking good time.
7. Churchill River, Saskatchewan
Whoa, simmer down now. Perhaps you went a bit too hard and are just looking for some tranquility and peace. Well, this rocky and forested getaway should be the right place for you. Be one with nature, take a canoe or kayak on the water, and enjoy the mountains and lake surroundings.
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6. Montreal, Quebec
Don’t be so serious! Loosen up and check out the Just for Laugh Festival that’s held every summer for a few weeks of giggles, belly laughs, and cheek-hurting good jokes. Great comics are featured throughout the week. During the day, take a wander around the Lachine Canal, bike around the Old Port, and then relax with a cold brew at one of the local pubs.
5. Hopewell Cape, New Brunswick
Here is where you can find some of the highest tides in the world, and where there are tides, there are usually beaches. So here is your beach getaway for the summer. Get your tan on, or hike around the area.
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4. Vancouver, British Columbia
Being in the middle of summer means a lot of outdoor activities to enjoy. Stanley Park is an incredible urban playground for kids and adults. Have fun on the playground, bike, run, or rollerblade down the Seawall, and splash at the waterpark. When you’ve worked up an appetite, have some fresh fish at the Fish House. Make sure to see what festival is happening in July. There could be a beach festival or a music celebration.
3. Newfoundland
How about iceberg hunting? Not exactly what you would expect to do during summer months, but what better time to do it? It won’t be freezing, so being outside trying to spot one won’t be miserable. It’s a sport to spot one really, it’s not guaranteed, but trust me when someone sees one, everyone gets the cameras out. Your chances are pretty great since this is the “iceberg capital of the world.” There are even ferries going up and down the straights so people can get their chance to spot a few.
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2. The Rockies
Some truly breathtaking mountain scenery is here and the best way to get around and see it all is by horseback riding. If you’re keen on fishing, the excellent fishing lakes encompassed by towering mountains is a top notch place to cast your line. The area is remote and really brings you back to the basics, including the cowboy style meals.
1. Churchill, Manitoba
Make your journey to Hudson Bay for a once in a lifetime experience. Get your gear on and dive into the water, it’s hopefully not as cold now as it usually is, but regardless of the time, your eyes and mind will be on one thing only, the beluga whales swimming around you. These gentle giants are feeding on the plankton here so you get a magical and natural experience with these swimming buddies.
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There so many great places to visit in Canada in July, it’s hard to make a full list, but this should fill your time nicely for a while.
