Whether you’re a nature enthusiast or more comfortable sipping coffee while delving into contemporary art, Canada will surely quicken your pulse. A paradise for outdoor lovers, Canada’s vast expanse is as diverse as it is breathtaking. The snow-capped Rocky Mountains, interspersed with deep valleys and turquoise lakes, extend from the temperate rainforest-clad west, featuring the mystical Great Bear Rainforest, to the icy reaches of the Arctic north. The sweeping Prairie grasslands, Canada’s very own “open frontier”, are home to cowboys, North America’s modern-day pioneers. Journey further east and you can spot whales in the World Heritage-listed Gros Morne National Park. And if Canada wasn’t already doing enough, if you start yearning for urban comforts, its cities — whether Toronto or Vancouver — will charm you with their vibrancy and sophistication. You should know, however, Canadians have a penchant for their maple syrup. But fear not, it’s delightful. A trip to Canada is not for those of faint resolve; we dare you to keep pace with this multifaceted nation.