Canada's Best Springtime Activities

SPRING IN YOUR STEP CANADA'S Best Springtime Activities In Canada, the start of spring is a celebratory occasion. With the warming weather comes a wonderland filled with exciting adventures around every corner. Check out 6 ways Canadians can enjoy all the season has to offer. Birdwatching Mass migrations of birds descend upon Canada each spring-the American Birding Association estimates at least 630 species. As of 2012, the province of Ontario alone sees at least 489 species, 291 of which have bred in the area. Flyfishing Canadian fly fishing for salmon and trout begins in spring as the annual spawn takes place. 3 Species to look for during springtime: Canadian Bass Trout Canadian Salmon Whale Watching In Canada, the excitement of whale watching has grown the number of participants over 25% in the past 5 Pilot Whales and Humpbacks are of particular interest to Canadian whale watchers. years. Sightseeing Canada has over 3,855,085 square miles of land and 125,567 miles of coastline to explore. Niagara Falls draws in more than 12 million visitors every single year. Cycling Approximately 12 million people visit Toronto annually, and many explore via bike. Popular Trails in Canada: Silver Triangle in the Kootenays Golden Triangle on the Alberta border 220 km | 137 miles 310 km | 193 miles Jogging April is Run Canada Month, reminding The 1,000-acre Stanley Park in Vancouver attracts over 8 million visitors to jog among the : Canadians of the many races to participate cedars, hemlocks, and gardens each year. in throughout the month and promoting community health initiatives. Find your springtime adventuring footwear at Walking on a Cloud | walkingonacloud.ca WALKING ON A CLOUD Sources : http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/checklist.mainindex http://gocanada.about.com/od/thebestofcanada/tp/canada_in_spring.htm http://outdoors.ca/en-CA/Articles/SpringActivitieslnCanada.aspx http://www.outdoors.ca/en-CA/Articles/CyclinglnCanada.aspx http://www.outdoors.ca/en-CA/Articles/WhaleWatchinglnCanada.aspx http://geography.about.com/od/atlas/a/canada.htm http://www.ratestogo.com/blog/tourist-attractions-in-canada/ ---------------- -----------