1. The 400 series
   The interstate
2. Highway 66
   The DVP

If you don't have to get on a 400 series highway, particularly the 401, don't get on a 400 series highway. It looks like a direct slice across most of Southern Ontario, which can get you all the way from Detroit to Toronto, but the traffic on a bad day could tie you up for hours and hours. Take the back roads!

1. Gatineau
   Halifax
2. Kelowna
   Stratford

Stratford, Ontario, is home to the Stratford Festival which runs from spring to summer ever year. The town has a population of about 30,000 and plays in the 2020 season include "Hamlet," "Spamalot," "Chicago" and more.

1. Starbucks
   Second Cup
2. Tim Hortons
   Coffee Bean

The Canadian love of Tim Hortons is not a stereotype. Statistics say that 92% of Canadians ht up a Timmies at least once in 2016. The most famous order is probably a Doube Double - a coffee with two creams and two sugars.

1. Ottawa
   Rural Quebec
2. Newfoundland
   The Yukon

Most of Canada speaks English but French is the second official language, and if you head to Quebec, you'd do well to speak it. In a city like Montreal, you could get by in English, but in the small towns in rural Quebec, you must speak French if you want anything done.

1. Ontario
   Saskatchewan
2. Nunavut
   Nova Scotia

Southwestern Ontario turns into an absolute tropical climate at the height of summer. It's not uncommon for temperatures to crack 100 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer, and there are hundreds of beaches surrounding the entire area thanks to Lake Huron, Lake Erie and Lake Ontario.

1. Kicking Horse
   Lake Louise
2. Mont Tremblant
   All of the above

If there's one thing Canadians can do it's ski. Banff is a huge ski town, but it's way out in Alberta. Mont-Tremblant in Quebec, Kicking Horse in BC, Lake Louise in Alberta and Blue Mountain in Ontario are great alternatives.

1. Nova Scotia
   Newfoundland
2. New Brunswick
   All of the above

You can go to a Red Lobster anywhere, right? If you want the best seafood you'll find in Canada and maybe anywhere in the world, you need the East Coast. Newfoundland, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia all have the freshest most amazing seafood and about 1,000 restaurants cooking it up.

1. Free admission
   Half-price admission
2. Exclusive exhibits
   Free drinks!

The Royal Ontario Museum is one of the best museums in Toronto and a must-see spot for tourists and locals alike. But if you're in Toronto, you know to hit up the third Monday of every month when the ROM has a free admission night.

1. Less tax
   It's accepted in more places.
2. No pennies
   No transaction fees

Canada has banished the penny and as a result, a nickel is the lowest denomination coin in Canada. Why is that an advantage? If something costs $5.02, you're only paying $5 for it. Of course, it's worth noting if it costs $5.04 you have to pay $5.05 with cash. Canadians have learned to navigate between cash or plastic to make the most of the lack of pennies.

1. Montreal
   Toronto
2. Ottawa
   Edmonton

Toronto is arguably the most multicultural city on Earth. If you want some samosas and spices, hit up Little India. Maybe souvlaki? Greektown. Bulgogi? Koreatown. Jerk chicken? Little Jamaica. There are dozens of multicultural neighborhoods full of food, culture and more that many tourists miss out on.

1. Killarney Provincial Park
   Big Bear Provincial Park
2. Mont-Tremblant Provincial Park
   Kesagami Provincial Park

Killarney Provincial Park is far too often overlooked by tourists, but it shouldn't be. Crystal clear lakes with no algae whatsoever, amazing kayaking and canoeing, fishing, hiking and some of the most gorgeous landscape in the country can be found in this park.

1. The recipes and menus are different.
   It's cheaper.
2. It's healthier.
   It's spicier.

Fast food in Canada doesn't taste quite the same as fast food in America or Europe. The spicing in a burger, for instance, is different, and menus can vary drastically. Burger King and McDonald's will sell you poutine, and Taco Bell has the incredible Fries Supreme. It may not change your life, but it's worth checking out at least once in your travels.

1. The Stampede
   International Peace Gardens
2. Edmonton Downs
   The Forks

The International Peace Gardens in Manitoba straddles the Canadian and American border and features about 150,000 flowers to keep you cool and serene. Hiking, picnicking, and simply appreciating nature and the friendship between America and Canada is all right here.

1. Nunavut
   Yukon
2. Winnipeg
   Vancouver Island

Remember, by area, the only country on Earth larger than Canada is Russia. The temperatures in Canada can range from -30 degrees Fahrenheit to +90 degrees Fahrenheit and beyond, depending on the place and time of year. On average, Nunavut is the coldest territory. Eureka, Nunavut, has an average temperature of -3.5 degrees Fahrenheit for the year.

1. Saskatoon
   Calgary
2. Winnipeg
   Halifax

Calgary has the youngest population of any major Canadian city, statistically speaking. The result is several cool nightspots and an emphasis on fun, engaging activities that many other cities aren't on par with. If you want to have fun like a Calgarian, there are dozens of options, many of which cost next to nothing.

1. Fishing
   Camping
2. The ferry
   Surfing

California is known for surfing, and there's even some up the West Coast of Canada. But if you want inland surfing, which is something no one ever knew they wanted, Kananaskis River surfing is pretty incredible. The river features an engineered wave that's one meter high and five meters wide.

1. It's free.
   It has rare books.
2. It's located in a cave.
   It has a 5-star restaurant.

The idea of tourists going to a library seems lame, but the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library might change your perception. Located at the University of Toronto, this place doesn't just have rare books, it has hand-written manuscripts, Shakespeare's first folio, the Nuremberg Chronicle from 1493, and a Babylonian cuneiform tablet from 1789 BC.

1. The train
   The bus
2. Rental car
   Plane

If you're visiting more than one city, you need a car. Don't fly; don't take the bus, and don't consider taking the train. A rental car is the only way you'll be able to cover the massive distances in Canada while still having the control to go where you want without dealing with the irregular path of buses or trains. Not to mention, the price of a bus or train is remarkably high, relative to renting a car. Canadians drive. It's just easier.

1. Cheese curds
   Shredded cheese
2. Cheese sauce
   Cheese slices

If poutine doesn't have curds of cheese on it, it's not poutine. Many people will try to shark you with shredded cheese on fries, but that's not authentic poutine so much as a lazy version of the real deal, and every Canadian knows it. If you're stopping for poutine, make sure it's made with curds.

1. Seals
   Butterflies
2. Puffins
   Polar bears

Witless Bay in Newfoundland is home to North America's largest population of puffins, about 600,000 adults. It also has a massive kestrel population. It's pretty much the best place in Canada to go if you have any interest in checking out birds.

1. Toronto
   Vancouver
2. Yellowknife
   Trois-Riviere

Most tourists would never think of this, but the locals who know about it know the Cambie Climbing Tree in Vancouver is one of the most weirdly cool places in the country. What is it? It's an actual tree decked out with a tire swing, a hammock and the most amazing panoramic view of the area. What makes this tree unique is the bizarre way the branches grew, making it a natural ladder that almost anyone can climb.

1. A kind of candy
   A Canadian tree
2. Where maple syrup is made
   The capital of Nunavut

Maple syrup comes from a sugar bush, which is essentially a forest of maple trees that are tapped and drained of sap before it is made into syrup. You can buy syrup in any store, but a Canadian will tell you that a trip to the bush is a much better experience, especially when you get fresh syrup on fresh snow.

1. Nanaimo bars
   Crispy Crunch
2. All-Dressed chips
   All of the above

For reasons unknown, the Canadian snack market is vastly different than the rest of the world's market. Nanaimo bars are like a brownie cookie with a custard filling and chocolate on top, Crispy Crunch is a candy bar made of a peanut flake center coated in chocolate and all-dressed chips are alleged to be all flavors on one potato chip but taste nothing like that and are delicious.

1. The Okanagan Valley
   The Fraser Valley
2. Labrador
   Muskoka cottage country

If you want to vacation in Canada, why not vacation where Canadians vacation? Muskoka cottage country is gorgeous. It's not too far from Toronto, not too far from provincial parks, lakes forests, and everything you could ever need for a perfect summer getaway.

1. The world's biggest dinosaur
   Tar sands
2. Hot springs
   The world's deepest mine

Drumheller, Alberta, is a town of about 8,000 people. But it's also in the Alberta Badlands and home to some of the most amazing paleontological finds on Earth. Not only is there the Royal Tyrell Museum of Paleontology, but there's also the world's largest dinosaur, an 86-foot tall T. rex.

1. Quebec
   Nova Scotia
2. Northwest Territory
   British Columbia

The Cabot Trail is on Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia and is one of the most beautiful trails you'll find in the world. It's one of the favorite destinations for cyclists and motorcyclists, plus there's camping and golf as well.

1. A town
   A restaurant
2. A museum
   A baked desert

Formally called CFS Carp, the Diefenbunker is Canada's Cold War Museum. If that sounds boring, it's because you haven't checked it out. Named for Prime Minister John Diefenbaker, who authorized its creation, CFS Carp was a military base that featured a nuclear bunker meant to protect Canada's leaders in the event of nuclear war. This museum is located deep underground in a Cold War-era bunker, and that is pretty cool.

1. Lake Okanagan
   Windsor
2. Regina
   St. John's

Lake Okanagan has so much food, there are week-long tours you can take around the area just to eat. There are dozens of wineries, artisanal shops, restaurants, inns and more making the most cutting edge and top quality foods you'll find in the entire country.

1. Highway 401
   Highway 407
2. TransCanada Highway
   Highway 40

The TransCanada Highway is nearly 5,000 miles long and stretches across all 10 provinces in the country. It was built starting in 1950 and opened officially in 1962. At the time it was finished, it was the longest highway on Earth.

1. La Ronde
   Canada's Wonderland
2. Six Flags: Toronto
   Northern Lights

Canada's Wonderland is a 33-acre theme park near Toronto and is the most-visited seasonal amusement park in North America. It has 17 roller coasters, ranking it second in the world. Nearly 4 million visitors head there every year.

1. Kelowna
   Victoria
2. Chilliwack
   Lake Louise

Kelowna, British Columbia, is part of the Okanagan Valley and is a massive tourist spot for the rest of the province thanks to the food, the outdoor sports, the camping, and more. Tourism in Kelowna, a town with a population of fewer than 200,000 people, brings in more than $1 billion per year.

1. Screaming Tunnel
   Room 207 at the Prince of Wales Hotel
2. Fort Erie
   All of the above

In Niagara Falls, there's a place called Clifton Hill that's full of wax museums and haunted houses, but they're very gimmicky and geared for the tourist market. You can check out "real" haunted places like old Fort Erie, the Prince of Wales Hotel in Niagara on the Lake, and the Screaming Tunnel to see real historical sites alleged to be haunted.

1. Fashion
   Fruit
2. Fish
   Candy

The Niagara Peninsula is also known as the Fruit Belt and is pretty famous for the fresh produce you can find there. No need to spend your summer days in a grocery store when you can hit up roadside stands or pick your own peaches, cherries, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, apples, pears and more.

1. A slide
   An ice cream shop
2. A skating rink
   A garden

If you're in Quebec City and you don't hit up the toboggan run called the Glissades de la Terrasse, or the Dufferin Terrace Slide, you wasted your trip. It's a 500-foot toboggan run that's the most fun you'll ever have going downhill.

1. 31,000
   15,000
2. 49,000
   8,700

Canada has just over 31,752 lakes that are larger than three square kilometers. That means Canadians have made the most of fishing, canoeing, swimming, kayaking, ice fishing, hockey and a dozen other things you can do on freshwater.