Canada is blessed with a stunning variety of landscapes, seascapes, flora and fauna. Our spectacular scenery – and the many species that make their homes in our midst – is a source of great pleasure and pride.
We value the health of these natural environments, and recognize that our social and economic well-being depends on their sustainability.
Environment Canada plays a key role in caring for our natural heritage. Find out about the department’s commitment to preserve, protect and restore our natural riches and how you can get involved.
The natural wonders of Canada draw from the country's Canada expansive space and extraordinary range of land- and waterscapes. Narrowing the list of natural wonders down to seven in a country so jam packed with wonders was a tough job, but here it is:
1. Niagara Falls, Ontario
Photo courtesy Niagara Tourism
With more than 6 million cu ft (168,000 m³) of water falling over its brink per minute, Niagara Falls is the most powerful waterfall in North America and maybe the most famous in the world.
The town of Niagara Falls is best known as a honeymoon spot, attracting millions of romancing couples every year; it's akin to a smaller, shabbier Las Vegas in that it has a reputation as an adult playground. Nevertheless, Niagara Falls has become more sophisticated, seeing the launch of a large, modern casino resort in 2004, which draws big name acts. The casino's success has had a trickle-down effect, with finer dining and other hotels opening up.
Visitors can still pack in a day of tourist events, including the Maid of the Mist and Marineland.
