A comprehensive travel insurance cover can offer peace of mind when visiting Canada

Canada is renowned for its unique environment and friendly people and offers a nice alternative to North America for holidaymakers.

Spreading over 10 million square kilometres, the sheer size of the country - the second-largest in the world - may seem overwhelming for many visitors, but by visiting some key destinations, you are bound to get a taste of what Canadian life is like.

Those visiting the country may wish to experience festival hotspots such as Toronto and Montreal, national parks in Banff and Jasper or perhaps take a ferry ride underneath the iconic Niagara Falls.

Halifax and Vancouver are also high on the list for outdoor sports such as hiking, rafting and fishing.

Canada has plenty to offer, no matter what the weather - temperatures range from plus 40 degrees Celsius in summer down to minus 40 degrees Celsius, so visitors should dress accordingly.

Travelling across the country by train is a popular choice for many visitors, offering tourists a chance to put their feet up while the beautiful countryside passes by.

Popular areas such as the Rocky Mountains, Nova Scotia, Ottawa and Whistler can all be accessed by long-distance trains.

Another unique attraction for visitors is the Northern Lights display - the impressive natural light show that can be witnessed almost right across Canada.

Known by its Latin name of aurora borealis, the event is caused by the collision of energetic charged particles with atoms in the high altitude atmosphere and results in green, red and magenta tones being spread across the horizon.

For those wanting to experience a natural event on the ground, Alberta's Dinosaur Provincial Park contains some of the most important fossil discoveries ever made, including 35 species of dinosaur, dating back some 75 million years.

A further two hours north-west of the park lies the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology in Drumheller, which houses many of the discoveries.

No matter which destination you choose to visit in picturesque Canada, important to ensure you have comprehensive travel insurance cover in place, which can help to offer peace of mind while you enjoy your overseas travel.