Cheap Flights that will make you sing O, Canada!
by Roger Wade
January 26th, 2007
For some strange and inexplicable reason, many people living in the United States look at Canada as being a giant black hole. Sure they know that there is a country to the north, but beyond that they couldn’t tell you their Moose Jaw from their Manitoba. This is a shame because Canada is a wonderful country in many ways and its proximity to the United States makes it a convenient destination for a quick little getaway, as well as for longer holidays.
The vast majority of the Canadian population lives within a few hundred miles of the United States border. Start heading further north and you’ll encounter a winter cold that will literally take your breath away. The further north you go, the more rough and tumble the terrain becomes and the more likely you’ll be able to look around and not see another soul for miles.
If solitude isn’t your thing, Canada’s cities are a pure delight. From the majestic setting of Vancouver to the plains of Calgary to the urban sheik of Toronto to the multi-cultural old world charms of Quebec, Canadian cities are clean, orderly, diverse and full of interesting sites for any visitor.
The next time you are thinking of going away, point yourself in a northward direction. United Airlines will do the rest with cheap flights to Canada.
