Ranked among the most naturally captivating countries on the planet, Canada is a popular playground for active travellers. Offering the travelling masses a wealth of engaging new experiences, a holiday in Canada can be the adventure of a lifetime for those who sign up for the right type of excursions. From experiencing The Great White North to enjoying memorable wildlife encounters, here's a list of some of the best things to do in Canada.

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As one of the main reasons that most nature lovers head to Canada in the first place, the Canadian Rockies is best explored on a climbing or hiking adventure in Alberta or British Columbia. Located among azure lakes and vast wildernesses, the best place to kick start your climbing activities is in the city of Calgary, which offers easy access to the Banff National Park. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is part and parcel of the Canadian Rockies, offers trekkers 1600km worth of trails.

How many winter wonderlands can offer tourists a face-to-face encounter with a wild polar bear? Not many but the town of Churchill is considered the polar bear capital of the world for this very reason. Located in arctic Canada in a province named Manitoba, Churchill is as stunning as it is remote. Signing up for a Tundra Buggy Adventure is a surefire way to increase your odds of encountering a polar bear as the tour offers visitors the chance to travel in terrains where arctic foxes and snowy owls are also commonly spotted.

Thrill seekers looking for some adrenaline-pumping activities during a stay in Canada should sign up for a bungee jumping adventure. Visitors can book a trip to The Rock via MacKinnons Travels or any other operator for international tour packages to jump off the most popular bungee jumping site in all of Canada. Towering 200m above the ground, The Rock is surrounded by limestone mountains and lakes, which will serve as a dramatic backdrop for jumpers who are launching themselves into the great unknown at breakneck speeds.

Travellers with a love of kayaking and boating excursions will find that nothing compares to a canoeing tour in the Great White North. With so many rivers and lakes to choose from, canoeing enthusiasts will be truly spoiled for choice in this region, which has many routes listed on the Canadian Canoe Routes webpage. No prior experience and special skills are required to embark on a canoeing excursion in Ontario or any other destination in Canada so it is a fun activity that's open to all tourists.

Travellers who are heading to the city of Vancouver during their getaway in Canada can also sign up for a whale-watching safari. There are countless local tour operators in the area offering whale-watching tours that can take three to seven hours although whale sightings are almost a guarantee. Considered the chance of a lifetime for those based in the west, spotting grey whales, minke whales, humpback whales and harbour porpoises in the wild is an overwhelming experience for most tourists. Don't be surprised if dolphins, sea lions and harbour seals also make an appearance during your whale-watching tour as these friendly creatures are often spotted around the same time of day.

There's a reason why Canada has hosted so many Winter Olympic championships and skiing fanatics can discover the best slopes in the world during a trip to British Columbia. Whistler is arguably the best slope in all of Canada as the area is easy to reach and offers the best skiing conditions in North America.