Canada is blessed with beautiful natural landscapes from the great Rocky Mountains to the natural wonder of the Niagara Falls. Canada’s greatest hidden treasure is its abundance of beaches and, with the longest coastline in the world, it is home to some of the most idyllic places to swim, surf or sunbathe. Other family experiences span across their picturesque natural scenery, with many stunning national parks and serene turquoise lakes protected for their natural panoramic beauty.
In recent years Islam has become the fastest growing religion in Canada, with Muslims making up 3.2% of the population. If you’re lucky enough to visit Niagara Falls, Casablanca Restaurant is just a 15-minute stroll away and offers a full halal menu in an alcohol-free environment. Another highly recommended eatery is the Lebanese style bakery Al-Baghdadi Pastry which is commended for its traditional middle eastern food and highly accommodating service and friendly atmosphere. Lastly, the 24-hour St Viateur Bagel Shop in Montreal is famously known for its halal sweet and savoury bagel filling which is reasonably priced and sold by the dozen to last you all week.
On the Eastern part of the country, the world-famous Niagara Falls is actually composed of three waterfalls; the Horseshoe Falls, the American Falls and the Bridal Veil Falls, all of which tumble approximately 170 feet straight down before hitting the foaming river below at the border of the province of Ontario and the state of New York. This glorious spectacle will leave you awestruck in its plumes of mist, especially if you’re brave enough to try a ride of the Maid of the Mist or energetic enough to hike its many miles of