At this point, the person, say from Chicago, chuckles softly and walks away. The interesting thing is, that while it actually is the coldest country on the planet, it is not, in fact, an arctic deep-freeze hole. The best cultivated garden in the country. Waterton National Park in southern Alberta for mountain lakes, forests, and several beautiful small waterfalls. Lake Laronge in northern Saskatchewan sports some of the best lake fishing in the country, along with some very nice secluded island cabins.
Lakes offer virtually limitless boating.
For those that enjoy urban travel and riotous parties, try the pubs and clubs of Toronto. Or, if you like French women, try Montreal or Quebec City. The women there have all the accent, but none of the armpit hair, of Paris women. In these provinces the hitchhiker can enjoy some of Canada's oldest and friendliest communities. All in all, a very surprisingly diverse country.