Canada is a land of cultural diversity. Our heritage is proudly made up of a rich assortment of distinct ethnicities and customs that, like a fine vintage wine, blend harmoniously to create a superb whole. European vacations give us a chance to explore elements of Canada’s history and culture. Canada is a relatively young country so when we visit a place like the Coliseum in Rome dating back to 80 A.D., or Britain’s Stonehenge, completed in 3,100 B.C., the sense of time past is awe inspiring.
Vacations in Europe present the arts and culture to us in special ways. Where else can you stay in a castle from the 16th century? Or explore a museum like the Louvre, which has had a worldwide reputation for hundreds of years? Or walk through the same gardens as Marie Antoinette or King Henry the Eighth? Or gaze at some of the world’s best-known art masterpieces, from the Mona Lisa to the statue of David, to Van Gogh’s sunflower paintings. It’s the cultural backbone of Europe that has influenced nations all around the world.
Each nation comes as its own complete package – its food, its music, its history and culture. Some countries like Britain, France, Italy and Spain are long-time favourites and well known to Canadians, but now travellers are exploring ones that are off-the-beaten path and finding more reasons to appreciate what Europe has to offer. From the medieval villages of Slovenia, to the amazing beaches of Croatia, Europe never fails to entice us with its cultural riches. Book a European vacation package and start your discovery today.
Fun European Facts
The Vatican City is the smallest nation on earth. It’s about the size of a golf course. It’s the only place you’ll find an ATM machine with services offered in Latin, one of two official languages. (Italian is the other)
One survey ranked Barcelona, Florence and Paris as the most romantic cities in the world.