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Vancouver - The Most Beautiful City in Canada

Located at the southwestern corner of the coastal province of British Columbia, Vancouver is regarded as the most beautiful city in Canada. It is a coastal seaport city nestled between the Coast Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Vancouver is well known as an urban center surrounded by majestic nature, making it one of the most sought after destinations in North America. The city is frequently ranked as one of the best cities to live in.

Vancouver - English Bay

Vancouver - Downtown

Vancouver is located on the southwest corner of the mainland of British Columbia, and is bounded on three sides by water. The city offers both outstanding opportunities for outdoor adventure and the sophisticated amenities of a world-class city to its travelers. However, Vancouver is perhaps best known for its scenic natural beauty and the opportunities afforded by its natural environment.

Vancouver - Kitsilano Beach

Vancouver - University of British Columbia

Vancouver is one of the few places in the world where it's possible to ski in the mountains, windsurf in the ocean, and play a round of golf all in the same day. The surrounding snow-covered slopes are perfect for winter sports and breathtaking views of the city twinkling below. Vancouver is a great destination in itself, as well a great starting point for discovering the area's many outdoor activities.

Source: Wikipedia

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Absolute World Towers, Mississauga, Canada

Absolute World is a striking residential condominium skyscraper complex in the five tower Absolute City Center development located in Mississauga, Ontario in Canada. The two towers are also known as the 'Condo Couple'. The most prominent feature of the twin towers is that each tower twists 209 degrees from the base to the top, making it very similar to Turning Torso in Malmo, Sweden.




Its curving hourglass structural profile has also given it a nickname "Marilyn Monroe Building" due to its curvaceous, hourglass figure likened to actress Marilyn Monroe. One of the twisting towers is 56-storey building with a height of 179 meters while the other is a 50-storey building and stands at 161 meter. The twin towers are currently considered as the tallest buildings in the city of Mississauga.

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The Rocky Mountains - A Mountain Range with Breathtaking Natural Beauty

The Rocky Mountains are a major mountain range in western North America. They are commonly known as the Rockies. The Rockies are regarded as one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the world. The word that describes the Rocky Mountains is breathtaking beyond belief. They are known for containing the highest peaks in central North America.


The Rocky Mountains stretch for nearly 5,000 kilometers from the northernmost part of British Columbia, in western Canada, to New Mexico, in the southwestern United States. The Rocky Mountains are located in western North America with part of the Rockies in 8 individual American states and Canadian provinces.


The Rocky Mountains contain some of the highest mountain peaks in central North America. The highest peak in this mountain range is the Mount Elbert at 14,440 feet above sea level. It is located in Colorado. The highest peak in the Canadian Rockies is the Mount Robson at 12,972 feet. It is located in British Columbia.


The Rocky Mountains are one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. People visit the Rockies for many recreational activities like hiking, hunting, camping, skiing and lots of other sports. The area of the Rocky Mountains takes in a vast array of different mountains. There are also many different stunning lakes and beautiful areas of water, such as the wonderful crystal blue Moraine Lake.

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Niagara Falls: World's Most Beautiful Waterfall

Niagara Falls is the collective name for three waterfalls that straddle the international border between the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of New York. Located on the Niagara River, Niagara Falls is the most visited waterfall in the world.

The most powerful waterfall in North America, Niagara Falls is divided into three distinct cascades: The American Falls and The Bridal Veil Falls sit on the U.S. side while The Horseshoe Falls drops on the Canadian. The Niagara Falls is renowned both for its beauty and as a valuable source of hydroelectric power. Here are some exclusive pictures of Niagara Falls, the most beautiful waterfall in the world.







Niagara Falls is also considered to be among the most romantic places in the world. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world and brings hundreds of thousands of tourists every year.

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