Top 10 Visitor Centers in Canada, Canada

September 17, 2021 Nicolette Lion

World class skiing, decadent European style cuisine, ornamental cathedrals, peaceful island life…Canada is a patchwork of thriving cities and majestic wilderness. Montreal beckons travelers with its French charm and booming cultural landscape. In Toronto, the Art Gallery of Ontario is a vision of Frank Gehry architecture and national artistic treasures. The gleaming mountain ranges of Banff set a stunning backdrop for an exploration of the Canadian Rockies.
Restaurants in Canada

1. Peachland Visitor Centre

5684 Beach Ave, Peachland, British Columbia V0H 1X6 Canada +1 250-767-2455 [email protected] http://visitpeachland.com/
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5.0 based on 34 reviews

Peachland Visitor Centre

Peachland is a picturesque community located in the Southern Interior of British Columbia, a part of the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Region. Situated across from popular Swim Bay, the Peachland Visitor Centre and Legends of the Lake Interpretive Centre provide visitors with friendly and knowledgeable information about local events, attractions, restaurants and accommodations. Come in and say hi! The Peachland Visitor Centre builds and nurtures connections between people, nature and the community by providing positive outdoor experiences, opportunities to learn about Peachland’s Past, and information and guidance to provide a positive travel experience.

Reviewed By juliaandtoby - Unna, Germany

We stopped by the visitor center on our RV stay in Peachland and were so delighted by the overwhelming kindness of Susan. She gave us a lot of information about little Peachland, the bats in the attic and helped us with planning our further travel itinerary towards Hope, so we could take a much more scenic route than initially planned. Seldom have we experienced such a warm and passionate service! Definitely need to go there again, if we happen to be in Okanagan valley again one day. The little art gallery in the rear of the building is also worth a visit!

2. Gananoque 1000 Islands Visitor Centre

10 King St E, Gananoque, Ontario K7G 1E6 Canada +1 613-382-8044 [email protected] https://www.gananoque.ca/explore-gananoque/gananoque-and-the-1000-islands-visitors-centre
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5.0 based on 11 reviews

Gananoque 1000 Islands Visitor Centre

3. Jasper Information Centre

500 Connaught Drive, Jasper, Jasper National Park, Alberta T0E 1E0 Canada +1 780-852-6236 [email protected] https://www.jasper.travel/plan-your-trip/information/
Excellent
57%
Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 642 reviews

Jasper Information Centre

This historic building houses the visitor's center for Japer National Park.

Reviewed By nyalta - Bedford, United Kingdom

The weather was wet and cloud cover low so we visited the information centre for suggestions of things to do in the drizzly rain. The staff were excellent, very knowledgeable and keen to help the visitors. We left armed with a trail map marked with the recommended hikes and some bear spray in case our walks in the woods stumbled across a bear - we didn’t although did see bears by the roadside from our car. The parks staff have all the latest information on areas closed due to animal activity so a good place to start any trip to Jasper.

4. Whistler Activity and Information Center

4010 Whistler Way, Whistler, British Columbia V0N 1B4 Canada +1 604-932-3928 https://www.whistler.com/contact/
Excellent
67%
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4.5 based on 54 reviews

Whistler Activity and Information Center

Reviewed By 62christinee

I stopped by these information centres and always met with Friendly smiles and conversations, great info. Local staff with good knowledge.

5. Alberta Legislature Building

10800 97 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 1E4 Canada +1 780-427-7362 [email protected] http://www.assembly.ab.ca/
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4.5 based on 764 reviews

Alberta Legislature Building

The majestic Legislature is one of the most iconic buildings in Edmonton and a must see when you are in the city! Built in 1912, in the Beaux Arts style, the Legislature is the seat of the government in the province. The historic building is open 362 days a year. Friendly and knowledgeable Heritage Interpreters are always pleased to take you on a tour and introduce you to Alberta's legislative process. Just north of the Legislature, you will find the Legislative Assembly Visitor Centre. The centre is home to the Borealis Gallery, Pehonan Theatre, Agora Interpretive Centre and Capital Gifts shop. The Legislature site is a hub of activity throughout the year, the grounds being some of the most beautiful and picturesque in the area.

Reviewed By psluiza - Porto Alegre, Brazil

I took the free tour and I loved it, I got to learn a lot about Alberta’s history and canadian politics

6. Revelstoke Dam Visitor Centre

6500 Westside Rd From Highway 1, take Highway 23N, Revelstoke, British Columbia V0E 2S0 Canada +1 250-814-6697 http://www.bchydro.com/revelstoke
Excellent
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4.5 based on 239 reviews

Revelstoke Dam Visitor Centre

The Revelstoke Dam Visitor Centre will remain closed for the 2021 season. This will support everyone's safety and well-being during this challenging time. Any updates for the 2022 season will be posted on bchydro.com/revelstoke. Thank you for your understanding.

7. Merritt Visitor Centre

2250 Voght Street, Merritt, British Columbia V1K 1R6 Canada +1 250-378-0349 [email protected] http://www.tourismmerritt.com
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4.5 based on 70 reviews

Merritt Visitor Centre

Tourism Merritt is at the heart of the Nicola Valley. Whether you’re traveling to or through the City of Merritt, the Merritt Visitor Centre at the Baillie House is a great location to start your visit. You can find Merritt tourism information, enjoy complimentary tea, coffee, or juice, and enjoy the lovely property which is especially vibrant in the spring and summer months. If you’re looking for a place to stay in Merritt, the staff at the Merritt Visitor Centre at the Baillie House can assist you with visitor information, finding accommodations, restaurants and local points of interest.

Reviewed By yvonneb57 - Penticton, Canada

The Merritt Information Centre is located on the grounds of Baille House. My sister and I were geocaching in the area and one we were searching for took us to this historic site. The Nicola Valley Heritage Society welcomes visitors to Baille House during the months of May to September. Before touring the grounds, we asked the volunteer about geocaching and where we could find the necessary document to record our finds. She was very helpful about geotourism in the area and provided us with two volumes containing great information about geotourism adventures in Gold Country. She indicated that a third volume is being published and would be available in the near future. The grounds are well maintained and is dotted with large shade trees, colorful flowers, tables, chairs with an old-fashioned buggy sitting in one corner of the yard. After touring the house, barn, store and storage garage, we continued on our geotourism adventure.

8. Parks Canada Visitors Centre

1 Mantayo Seepee Meskanow, Churchill, Manitoba R0B 0E0 Canada +1 204-675-8863 [email protected] https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/mb/wapusk/activ/centre
Excellent
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4.5 based on 193 reviews

Parks Canada Visitors Centre

Reviewed By ElizabethAnn151

We spent quite a bit of time in this place...attached to the Via Rail train Station....again, self guided...an excellent intro to life in the far north!

9. Yukon Visitor Information Centre

100 Hanson St, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 6C2 Canada +1 867-667-3084 http://www.tc.gov.yk.ca/vic.html
Excellent
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4.5 based on 416 reviews

Yukon Visitor Information Centre

Bed and Breakfast

Reviewed By CangLong17

Very helpful and knowledgeable staff ready to answer any and all questions. Get your YUKON passport from them and collect your stamps.

10. Powerhouse at Stave Falls Visitor Centre

31338 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Mission, British Columbia V4S 1C4 Canada +1 604-462-1222 [email protected] http://www.bchydro.com/stavefalls
Excellent
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4.5 based on 92 reviews

Powerhouse at Stave Falls Visitor Centre

The Powerhouse at Stave Falls Visitor Centre will remain closed through the spring and summer of 2021 to support everyone's safety and well-being during this Covid-19 pandemic. Updates on a possible fall opening will be posted on our website.

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