Canada is at the Top
The list included such well-known sites as the Calgary Stampede and the Montreal International Jazz Festival, but it also pointed out the amazing amount of natural terrain and locations to explore throughout the country.The Lonely Planet has long been considered an тЂњinsidersтЂќ guide that provides a glimpse into the real locale. There are no surface commentaries about the attitude of one snippy steward at a hotel, but rather lengthy explanations about what makes a particular town, restaurant or site of special interest to a traveler. Clearly this guide will have plenty say about Canada.
The tourism industry in the country provides jobs to more than half a million people and adds close to thirty billion dollars to the economy on an annual basis. Clearly this indicates that it is all ready a remarkably popular destination.
Because the list has set Canada up against such exotic areas as the Big Island of Hawaii, areas of Tasmania and parts of Chile it is clear that the emphasis is on the natural beauty and wonders of the places recommended. This goes hand in hand with other surveys recently published that indicated an ever-growing trend toward eco-friendly travel and a spike in interest in national parks and nature sites.
While Canada was once viewed as the province of moose, wild geese and loons a distinct transition has occurred. Cities such as Calgary are pointed out for its green spaces and proximity to the Rockies. Interestingly it is the winter and the summer months which are mentioned when areas like Banff or Jasper are discussed, and this too is because of the remarkable natural beauty and wide variety of activities that occur in such a setting.