Place description: Canada, the second largest country in the world, is one the beautiful countries one can visit in its lifetime. While looking for holidays or studies, Canada is one of the highest recommended places by people. Besides being one of the largest countries in the world, Canada is also known for having friendly people. The land of sweeping prairies and temperate rainforests, crystalline glaciers and towering rockies, are all the things the country is well-known for.

1. Toronto: Toronto as a place offers everything and that too in wide variety. World-class theatres, shopping centers and all types of cuisines are the specialty. The people there are very friendly and the sidewalks are very clean. It is one of the most populous cities in Canada and promotes a multicultural environment. The place is beautiful for vacation and staying as well.

2. Vancouver: Vancouver, a city in southwest Canada, is no less one of the most beautiful and gorgeous cities to visit. There is a lot that you can do there. The place has many run-of-the-mill attractions which makes the place worth visiting.

Important landmarks/places nearby: Some must-visit places in Toronto when you plan your stay there:
1. Niagara Falls
2. Whistler
3. Quebec City
4. St. John’s
5. Tofino

Some must-visit places in Vancouver when you plan to stay there:

1. Stanley Park
2. Grouse Mountain
3. Vancouver aquarium
4. Museum of Anthropology
5. Lions Gate Bridge

Crime rate: The safety percentage in Vancouver is very high. According to a survey of The Economist in 2019, Vancouver has qualified to be in the top 10 livable cities. It was on number 6.

Nearby Airports: 1. Toronto
Some airports that you can approach while you stay at Toronto:
a. Toronto Pearson International Airport YYZ
b. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
c. John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
d. Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
e. Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG)

2. Vancouver
Some airports that you can approach while you stay at Vancouver:
a. Vancouver International Airport
b. Abbotsford International Airport

Nearby Subways and train stations: 1. Toronto
To make your local commute easier, here’s a list of nearby train stations in Toronto:
a. VIA Rail Canada
b. Bloor GO / UP Station
c. GO-Exhibition
d. Toronto Union Station

2. Vancouver
To make your local commute easier, here’s a list of nearby train station in Vancouver:
a. Pacific Central Station
b. Nanaimo Sky train Station
c. Amtrak

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