For whatever reason (well leave that your business), youve decided to head north to Canada for a break from the hectic pace that has started to take its toll on your health, mood, and psyche. You and everyone around you will benefit from going off somewhere to relax, so do a good job of it by renting a vacation home in one of the quietest and most beautiful countries that tends to be ignored.

The thought of Canada tends conjure images of uncomplicated quaintness, pervasive solitude, unfettered nature and general peace. To be fair, this country is pretty diverse and has its fair share of metropolitan areas that would rival any bustling urban area. However, youre right about the wide open spaces and woodsy expanses that show no sign of being corrupted my man or machinery any time soon. If you truly seek solace from the maddening world, find yourself a piece of Canada to call home for a few refreshing days.

Specifically, you might like Mont Tremblant, in Quebec. Winter visitors will be greeted with idyllic, postcard-worthy snowy scenes that will inspire you to strap on a pair of skis as soon as you can. From your cabin, youll be able to snowshoe or cross-country ski right off the porch and into a land of mystery and beauty. After a few hours, return home to warm yourself by the wood-burning fire or soak your weary muscles in the hot tub. So far so good.

Summertime in the same spot will allow you to go for a swim in the river that runs behind the chalet. You can fish here as well, getting your primal hunter instinct under control, or stick to hiking and picnicking if youre more of a nature-spectator. A screened-in porch will keep you protected if any pesky insects decide to come out and bug you, and a game room inside, complete with foosball and air hockey tables, will fill your evenings with laughter and silly competition.

Properties in this area range from small and love nest-y to ample and spacious enough for your next family reunion. If you seek a setting that will complement your vacation goals to reconnect with the ones you love rather than one that will run everyone ragged, this is a good choice. Sneak away to cozy condo in Mont Tremblant where the troubles of the world will overlook you for a bit.

Another clever hideaway would be farther west, towards the Pacific coast. Here, the mountains rise to greet you, with promises of the seclusion and slowed pace that you long for. Enjoy a sunshine filled town home with two decks, lots of windows, and dinner seating for ten people. You can bring the whole family along (and maybe a couple of friends) for several days of boating, swimming, and exploring the natural hot springs nearby.

Cultas Lake, Whistler Mountain, and the Okanagen Valley are all wonderful spots to call home for a few days, existing several miles from Vancouver and within close range of some of the finest ski resorts youll ever lay eyes on. Lots of restaurants and a few shops will be close enough to warrant a visit, but remember that youll have everything you need within your temporary quarters to fix a meal or stay occupied come nightfall. You ventured out here to enjoy the surroundings, and dont be surprised if you never stray too far from your wrap around porch.

Its that perfect combination that gives a few special places the rights to the label year-round destination; snow in the winter, delicious summers, and constant wild beauty that would make any day worth seeing. You might not have expected it from Canada, but now that youve taken a look it seems a shame not to venture north sometime in your life.

If this sounds like the kind of set-up that would fulfill your holiday expectations, look into going to Canada the next time you have a few vacation days to use. Whether youll be taking the whole crew along with you or just that special someone, this will surely turn out to be a rave-worthy trip. Go online to see all the Canada vacation rentals available, and prepare to make the most of this northerly neighbor.