Two Alberta spots named among the best for solo travel in Canada
If you’re looking to solo travel in Canada, two Alberta destinations have landed among the country’s best spots for travelling alone.
Travel and Tour World recently released its list of the top 50 best solo travel destinations in the world, and Canada came in sixth place.
Along with the global list, the publication also released a list of Canada’s top 10 cities and places for solo travelling, and Banff and Calgary made the cut.
Calgary came in fifth place and was touted as a gateway to mountains, national parks, and outdoor adventures.
Banff wasn’t far behind, coming in sixth place. The mountain destination was noted for captivating visitors with its turquoise lakes, hiking trails, and stunning scenery.
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“Canada is a dream solo travel destination with vast wilderness, vibrant cities, stunning national parks, and welcoming multicultural communities,” the publication said.
It looked at three categories to evaluate solo travel destinations: safety and security, budget and affordability, and female solo traveller friendliness.
For security and safety, Canada was praised for its peaceful environment, friendly communities, reliable services, and safe cities suitable for solo travel.
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When it comes to budget and affordability, the report noted that while Canada can be expensive, solo travellers can manage costs by relying on hostels, public transit, budget stays, and free outdoor attractions.
Finally, for female solo traveller friendliness, Canada was rated as highly suitable due to its emphasis on personal safety, a respectful culture, easy navigation, and a well-developed tourism infrastructure.
Toronto took the top spot, followed by Vancouver, Montreal, and Quebec City. The U.S. came in first place for Travel and Tour World’s top 50 best solo travel destinations in the world.
The list was created by looking at factors including safety, affordability, accessibility, transportation, solo-female traveller friendliness, tourism infrastructure, cultural experiences, adventure opportunities, and sustainability. Travel and Tour World also used input from 25 million readers to compile the ranking.
You can find the full list online.