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Top things to do and see in Toronto

As you may have already guessed if you’ve spent a bit of time on this site, we like our food and drink. With that in mind, our first choice when you jump in your car hire Toronto is St Lawrence Market and Old Toronto Food Tour. Quite a mouthful to say. And quite a mouthful when it comes to enjoying the best that Toronto has to offer. Old Toronto has quite a history and you will get to know all about it on this walking tour. So, drop off your Toronto car hire and get on the tour. And that way you can have a drink too before sleeping it off and getting back in your car the following day. Enjoy!

In fact, there are many different food options in the city, and we could spend all of this article recommending different place wot eat. You’d have a great time but maybe head off home a few pounds heavier. So, in the spirit of ensuring you don’t need a drastic diet when leaving the city, we’ll only recommend one more. The Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament is more than just a place to eat. Take your Toronto car hire along and watch as knights joust with each other as you eat your meal. This is one of the highlights of a stay in Toronto. One not to be missed.

In terms of local buildings, the CN Tower takes some topping. Parking is great in the city so grab the keys to your car hire Toronto and head on over. From here you can see all of the other landmarks of the city and decide where else you’d like to visit. It is seen as Canada’s national tower and stands over 550 metres tall. And it takes less than a minute to ride to the top.

Top things to do and see in Niagara

Of course, the highlight when you stay on Niagara is the beautiful Niagara Falls. It attracts people from all over the world, with thousands upon thousands of visitors every day. Visiting the place in the Fall has become quite the attraction and this means you should book your Niagara rental car well in advance if you are looking to visit at this time of the year. You can see the Falls in many different ways. And this is where it gets interesting. The Maid of The Mist is a popular Way to get up close and personal with Niagara Falls, taking you as close as is humanly safe to the bottom of the falls in a boat, the kind of which has taken people on the same journey since the 1840’s. It contrasts to seeing the Falls from the top and really shows off the awesome power of this natural wonder. Don’t forget to buy your souvenir photos as well as take a waterproof camera. This is something you want to keep with you for the rest of your life.

Other great ways to see Niagara Falls include –

• Skylon Tower
• White Water Walk
• The National Park (on the US side of the Falls)

Take as many opportunities as you can to see this amazing place. And your Niagara rental car is the ideal way to get from place to place.

But Niagara isn’t just about the Falls, as amazing as they are. You can find many different things to do in this part of the world. Clifton Hill is a favourite of locals and tourists alike. There is so much to do here for all the family. It’s the district in the city that everyone hangs out in – filled with bars, restaurants and things for all the family to enjoy. So hop in your Niagara rental car and have fun.

Top things to do and see in Montreal

Montreal is one of those places that you just have to visit. And when you get there and pick up your Montreal rent a car, we suggest that you head on over to the Mont Royal or Mount Royal region of the city. This park houses a small extinct volcano that you can climb and enjoy unrivalled views of the city. There really is nothing like it in all of the city. At 764 feet above sea level, it might not feel like the biggest of summits, but the views it gives you over the rest of Montreal are stunning. We recommend you get there as soon as you reach the city and take it all in. Sunset or sunrise are great times of the day to visit as you get to see the city in a different light. Whenever you go, make sure you put the handbrake on your Montreal rent a car. You don’t want that rolling down the volcano!

The old town is a great place to park up your Montreal rent a car and set out on foot. There are so many things to see and do that you should put aside a day. There are walking tours that will explain all you can see as you step out in Old-Montreal. This is also the place where you will find the best food in the city, with local specialities such as smoked meats and poutine things to look out for on the menu.

The Basilique Notre-Dame isn’t as famous as its Parisian namesake but is similarly beautiful. Its Gothic façade is the kind of architecture that will stay with you for the rest of your life. The organ is the thing that most people remember when they go inside. And parking is pretty good there so your Montreal rent a car is the ideal way to make that trip.

Top things to do and see in Vancouver

As an international city, there is as much as you’d expect to see and do in this city. And a Vancouver car hire is the very best way to get around and see the sights. Vancouver Harbour is a highlight of the city and is best seen at different times of the day. A Vancouver Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise is the ideal way to get to see this place in style. Take in all the sights of the city as you dine in luxury. Vancouver Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruises are sought after so make sure you book well in advance.

Stanley Park is a great place to spend some downtime in the city. It sits right next to downtown Vancouver so is great to take a break from shopping, eating or sightseeing. The park affords great views across the water and the city from one side or the other. Many Vancouver residents use the place as their playground or back garden. Jump in your Vancouver car hire and take in all this place has to offer. Whether it’s a run, cycle ride or something more sedate such as a picnic, Stanley Park is the place to do this in the great city of Vancouver.

And when you’ve experienced all of this, jump in your Vancouver car hire and head off to Capilano Suspension Bridge, which offers stunning views as you walk along the bridge. This draws over 1.2 million visitors per year, so you can see that it is an attraction that many love. It sits 70 metres above the river, and you can get some stunning photographs of the river below, the scenery and the bridge itself.

Top things to do and see in Quebec

Quebec City sits in the region of the same name. It is firmly in the French-speaking part of Canada. There is so much to see and do in Quebec that you’ll need a reliable Quebec rental car to get around and have a great time. Old Quebec is marketed as ‘North America’s oldest streets.’ It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, having been there for over 400 years. If you want to experience charming old-style shops and interesting streets, then park your Quebec rental car nearby and walk the streets. Be warned – you will be so enchanted you will stay for hours!

The Citadel de Quebec was built between 1820 and 1850 by the British to defend the city from invasion. This amazing structure sits on top of the Cap Diamant at the heart of the city and is the biggest British fortress in the whole of North America. Pretty impressive! And now it is home to a museum dedicated to the regiment that occupied the fortress for many years. Learn about the history of the Citadel and the regiment as you wander around the museum. And your Quebec rental car is the best way to get to here and the other sites of the city.

If you’ve ever wondered if there are higher waterfalls that Niagara, then you’ll find the answer to this question at Montmorency Falls. They are actually 30 metres taller than Niagara, but obviously nowhere near as famous. This means that there is plenty of parking for your Quebec rental car before you experience the different ways of taking it all in. These include a zipline, cable car and suspension bridge among others. Plus there are a wide range of dining options at the Falls so you can refresh before heading back out to take in the mighty Montmorency Falls and the local area.

Top things to do and see in Calgary

The Calgary Tower is a major attraction in this diverse and interesting city. Now this isn’t one of the massive towers of the world – for instance it is less than half the height of the CN Tower in Toronto. But it is a tower that gives you amazing views across the city and beyond. AT 190 metres, it is tall enough to let you see all the way to the Rocky Mountains. It has stood there since 1968. The glass floor is something that not everyone enjoys, but you can look down to the streets below. Pull up in your Calgary rent a car and see the rest of the city from the top of the tower.

Depending on the time of the year you visit, you might want to spend a great deal of time on your visit in the great outdoors. If you visit in the summer, then the parks of the city are great places to while away a few hours. Prince’s Island Park and The Riverwalk are two of the favourites. The Riverwalk has been set up for walkers, runners and cyclists. Plus, there are plenty of places to grab a bite to eat and get ready to get back on your walk. Prince’s Island Park is a separate island where you can wander in the wetlands. You can’t take your Calgary rent a car there but that doesn’t stop you enjoying all it has to offer.

And if you’re into your music then the National Music Centre is perfect for you. Just jump in your Calgary rent a car and find out what it’s all about. The Canadian music Hall of Fame is housed there, so you can find out about the luminaries that have blazed a trail for Canada musically.

Top things to do and see in Ottawa

As the capital city of the nation, Ottawa has some sights that you can’t get anywhere else in the country. And a car hire Ottawa is a great way to see it all. Parliament Hill houses the government buildings of the country, with shows and tours often available for you to see the gothic building in all its glory. It overlooks the Ottawa River and is reminiscent of the Houses of Parliament in London. In the same location you will find the Peace Tower, which is seen by Canadians as one of their national landmarks. The observation deck stands 300 feet from the ground and is the ideal way to see the city.

To get an idea of some of the history od the place, visit the National War Memorial, which is a beautiful homage to all of those who have died fighting for their country. Now a memorial to peace and freedom, it was built in 1939 to commemorate all those killed in military action. And if you’re looking for museums, then there are a few to choose from in Ottawa. Use your Ottawa car hire to get to –

• The National Gallery of Canada
• Canadian War Museum
• Canadian Museum of History

And when you’ve had your fix of these museums, you don’t have to look far outside of the city for something to do in the great outdoors. Hop in your Ottawa car hire and head north towards Gatineau Park. Pink Lake there belies its name and appears to be green because of the amount of algae present. The colours are great all year round but particularly stunning in the Autumn where you can see the yellows and browns take over before the leaves disappear until Spring. Enjoy all this city has to offer in all seasons.

Top things to do and see in Edmonton

Let’s start with one of the biggest attractions in the city – Fort Edmonton Park. This tells the tale of the city through the ages, from a trading post to its present-day status as a global city. The park itself comprises of open-air facilities and the museum. And it gets its name from being the place where fur trading took place many moons ago. Jump in your Edmonton rental car, get to the park and experience all it has to offer.

And while you’re in the mood to learn, the TELUS World of Science museum is an amazing place for all the family. It is one of these hands-on museums that lets you learn through exploring and doing rather than looking. There are temporary exhibitions linked to some of the biggest movies in the world, but it is the permanent displays that has people coming back time and time again. And there are other museums that we highly recommend on any trip to the city. Your Edmonton rental car will get you to any of the other options, including –

• Royal Alberta Museum
• Devonian Botanic Garden
• Alberta Aviation Museum

Now probably the two most spectacular sights in Edmonton involve a whole lot of glass. The Muttart Conservatory is a botanic garden housed inside four giant glass pyramids. Each his a slightly different temperature and houses different plants. World Waterpark is a huge indoor water park, again housed under a glass roof. There are slides, pools, wave machines and all you’d expect from a waterpark in a much hotter part of the world. Use your Edmonton rental car to get to these and all the other sights in this city.

Top things to do and see in Halifax

Now the first thing you should do when you arrive in this city in your Halifax rent a car is to park up somewhere near the waterfront in downtown. There are four kilometres of walkways along the Halifax Harbour and much of these buildings there date back to the colonial ear of the 1700’s. This gives you a good idea of what Halifax used to look like. Don’t worry if the walk builds up and appetite – some of the hottest dining spits in town can be found right here. Grab a quick bite to eat or dine several courses. The choice is yours when you visit the Halifax waterfront.

Back in 1749, the British military built a fortress to protect their interest in the colony. They looked at the landscape and decided (wisely) that the hill on the edge of the city was the best place to build this structure. Nowadays, Citadel Hill is a tourist attraction that offers hours of interest. The gun is fired daily, and guided tours give you an interesting backdrop to the history of the citadel from the 1740’s to the present day. There are some different ways of enjoying your day here, such as being a soldier for the day. And your Halifax rent a car is the ideal way to get to and from this attraction.

When you want to get out there shopping, set the satnav in your Halifax rent a car to Spring Garden Road. This is the shopping destination that all locals and tourists flock to. Many of the stores are independently owned, which means you can find something here that you just can’t get anywhere else. And the food options here are just as good as the shopping choices. If you get hungry when you’re hitting the shops then we recommend the local beer, pretzels and (if the weather allows) ice cream. That will refuel you for a few more hours at least.

Top things to do and see in Mississauga

This is one of those places that you’ve probably never heard of, but when you arrive, you’ll never want to leave. And your Mississauga car hire is the best place to get you around while in the city. And let’s start with Port Credit, which is the place to go if you’re looking to eat out, catch and event or go shopping. The Port Credit area is the shopper’s paradise, with stores galore. And you should always look at the dining options when you’re here. All of this in one place means it will be your most-visited part of the place. Don’t forget that drinking and driving is viewed very seriously in Canada, so if you’ve had anything to drink, leave your Mississauga car hire behind.

When you’re all shopped out and looking for something to do outdoors, then jump in your Mississauga car hire and loom for Rattray Marsh Conservation Area. This is the ideal place for a hike, especially when you want to get away from it all. The different trails allow you to experience nature just on the doorstep of the city. It is protected so nature can flourish, so keep your eye open for birds and insects as well as enjoying the local plant life.

While you’re driving around in your Mississauga car hire, you will spot interesting architecture everywhere. The new tower blocks of the city take on modern design ideas and are the perfect backdrop for any photograph as well as great things to look at as you drive around. When you’ve seen it all close up, head just outside of the city to capture the perfect tourist photos of the city skyline either at day or at night. It just looks amazing.

Top things to do and see in Winnipeg

Your Winnipeg rental car is the key to enjoying this interesting and diverse city. Start at The Forks Historic site which is a nature reserve right in the heart of the city. You can take your time here, strolling along the Red River with walking trails taking you away from the hustle and bustle of life. And if you’re looking for something a little more adventurous, you can enjoy a canoe ride along the river from the canoe beach. Nothing too strenuous, the canoe rides are leisurely and follow the same pattern as thew walking trails – enjoy yourself while the rest of the city is hustling and bustling!

We mentioned the diversity of the city, and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights is housed right here in Winnipeg. This is an imposing modern building that is open and honest about the past of the nation. The rights of all people are championed at the museum, allowing you to understand what has happened in the past. It can be quite sobering at times, so be prepared to take time out every now and again. There are also exhibits dedicated to promoting change now and in the future. Like all of the museums in the city, the parking around the Canadian Museum for Human Rights is pretty good, so your Winnipeg rental car is the best way to get around.

The wildlife of the country is celebrated in two of the city’s top attractions. FortWhyte Alive and Assiniboine Park are great places to see some of Canada’s native species. FortWhyte Alive allows you to take a bison safari as well as being directly on the oath of migrating Canadian geese. While Assiniboine Park has over 8,000 plants and animals that are native to this part of the world. Use your Winnipeg rental car to get from place to place and learn about this fascinating region.