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| Area (sq km): | 9,220,970 | |
| Population: | 32,805,041 | |
| Nationality: | Canadian | |
| Local Name: | Canada | |
| Language: | English, French |
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| Time Zone: | -3.5 to -8 GMT | |
| Currency: | 1 dollar = 100 cents |
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| Rate: | www.xe.com | |
| Capital: | Ottawa | |
| Dialling Code: | +1 | |
| Electricity: | 110V/50Hz | |
| Internet Code: | .ca | |
| Religion: | Roman Catholic, Protestant |
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| Climate: | Continental, Mountain, Subarctic |
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| Government: | Confederation | |
| Inoculations: | None | |
| Driving: | Right | |
| Int'l License: | Not Required | |
| Banking: | M-F 9.30-16.00 | |
| Major Airports: | Calgary(YYC), Montreal Mirabel(YMX), Montreal Pierre(YUL), Ottawa(YOW), Toronto(YYZ), Vancouver(YVR), Winnipeg(YWG) |
Niagara Falls Festival of Lights
As if renting Canada lodges in Niagara Falls was not awe-inspiring enough, plan your Canada holiday during the Niagara Falls Festival of Lights at the Niagara Parks Winter Wonderland for an unforgettable winter holiday.
The Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights is a gorgeous and brightly coloured display along the Niagara Parkway from late-November to early-January. The Niagara Parks Winter Wonderland is the area around the famous Niagara Parkway, dotted with rustic Canada lodges. This entire stretch of land glows against the white blanket of snow during the Winter Festival of Lights. Hundreds of trees are decorated with vibrant lights enchanting passers-by.
The main attractions of the Winter Wonderland are the captivating light displays. These displays are the heart of the Niagara Festival of Lights, the biggest lights festival in Canada.
Niagara Festival of Lights displays
The Winter Festival of Lights displays are many and varied. The Disney lighting displays are a mainstay of festival and are nothing short of magical. Here you can see Snow White, Cinderella, Fantasia, Winnie the Pooh and Aladdin. The Disney displays are located in Victoria Park and if you are coming to enjoy the light shows, Disney is a must see!
The animals of Dufferin Islands draw in huge numbers of spectators as well. The lighting displays at Dufferin Island are of Canada’s incredible wildlife. Here you can see roaming polar bears and grizzly bears and even the prehistoric animals that once ruled Canada like dinosaurs and woolly mammoths. Book Canada lodges and experience the power of Niagara Falls and the enchantment of the Winter Festival of Lights.
The light displays are ever changing at the Winter Festival of Lights. The Disney attractions grow in number as new characters visit Niagara Falls. New animals of today and yesterday grace the Dufferin Islands. The Twas the Night Before Christmas display is one of the newest additions and looks to be a permanent fixture.
The Canadian Flag/American Flag light show is new and commemorates the friendship of the two neighbouring nations. Also visit the city of Niagara Falls for new light displays and winter fun when you book Canada lodges. Lundy’s Lane turns into Candy Cane Lane and the town’s Christmas tree is alight in City Hall Centennial Square.