Top 5 Cultures You Might Meet While Traveling in Canada

Canada is well known for the cultural diversity of its people. With so many cultures joined together in one large and beautiful country, visitors are bound to learn something new with each trip. In order to meet the most people and experience various blends of different cultures while visiting Canada.

, here are 5 festivals to attend:

1. The Calgary Stampede

 For people that love cultural diversity, cowboys, and the great outdoors, the world famous Calgary Stampede held in Calgary, Alberta, is sure to be a favorite. With over 1 million visitors each year for the 10-day event in July, it is the perfect opportunity to meet new people. For people that want to get away for a while, they can additionally travel an hour to explore the Canadian Rockies. Arrive by air and grab a transfer!

2. Canadian Aboriginal Festival

 If you want to attend a massive festival showcasing various aspects of the First Nations culture, the Canadian Aboriginal Festival in Toronto, Ontario, is a must. For 3 days each November, many people from North America and beyond visit the Sky Dome to join in the festivities.

Such festival highlights include:

• Dancing competitions
• Musical performances by First Nations artists
• Lacrosse competitions
• Fashion shows
• Workshops
• Educational classes
• Aboriginal artwork 

3. Juste Pour Rire (Just for Laughs) Comedy Festival

 Every year in July, Montreal, Quebec, holds the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival that attracts comedians and guests from all over the world. It is so popular that it not only has an international standup comedy show entitled Just for Laughsbut a practical joke show known as Just for Laughs Gags as well. With the festival's vast popularity, it is easy to become immersed in many different cultures. Airport Taxi Montreal >

4. Winnipeg Pride Festival

 For people that want to see more of the gay and lesbian culture in Canada, the Winnipeg Pride Festival in Winnipeg, Manitoba, is sure to please. Although there are also excellent pride festivals in larger cities such as Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal, pride festivals in smaller cities are a great source of community excitement. A long way away for most so an Airport taxi helps, book easy..

The Winnipeg Pride Festival is held every June and includes the following events:

• Boat cruises
• Baseball games
• Screenings
• Dance parties
• Parades

5. Festival International de Jazz de Montreal (Montreal Jazz Festival)

If you want to lose yourself in the very best of the jazz culture, the Montreal Jazz Festival will deliver. The Montreal Jazz Festival is one of the world's most acclaimed and largest festivals that brings in over 1 million visitors a year to Montreal, Quebec. 

The festival is held at the end of July and beginning of June, and has included numerous musicians from different parts of the world. Just a few of the famous names include: 

• Ella Fitzgerald
• Dizzy Gillespie
• Chick Corea
• Miles Davis
• Oscar Peterson
• Diana Krall

Canada is a thriving country with lots to offer its residents and visitors. By attending these 5 festivals and more, you will easily lose yourself in the cultural diversity and never see the world in quite the same way ever again.