19 Most Stunning Locations To Go to In Canada

2. The Rockies

Whereas your complete Rockies additionally stretch by way of the USA, in terms of jaw-dropping surroundings, its northern neighbor comes up trumps, whether or not for mountaineering in the summertime or snowboarding within the winter.

Comprising 5 Nationwide Parks (Banff, Glacier, Jasper, Kootenay, and Yoho), this space must be close to the highest of any bucket listing! 

The Rocky Mountaineer is the practice of alternative for a lot of honeymooners, and it’s simple to see why – glass-topped carriages giving superlative views onto glaciers, towering mountain peaks, waterfalls, canyons, and lakes so blue you’ll assume your eyes have been Photoshopped.

• Location:  Banff Nationwide Park, The Canadian Rockies.
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• Greatest time to go to: July to August

My highlights…

• Admiring the gorgeous views of the encompassing panorama by taking a experience up the Banff Gondola.
• Visiting the attractive Moraine Lake, well-known for being on the again of the Canadian greenback invoice.
• Take a dip within the heat waters of the recent springs stuffed with a soothing environment.

3. Vancouver Island, Vancouver and the Johnstone Strait

After visiting Vancouver, I made a decision it’s up there with a few of the finest cities on this planet. I cherished how simple on the attention it was, the cool and cosmopolitan vibe, its unimaginable array of bars, eating places, cafes and museums, the pleasant locals and the hanging skylines! 

Subsequent I explored the coast and surfers love the wild, epic waves right here (although with a nickname of “Graveyard of the Pacific” the west coast must be approached with warning), and animal lovers come to identify the attractive orcas within the waters of the Johnstone Strait. 

Vancouver Island is one other must-see in Canada. It’s a famously attractive and tranquil spot with pristine surroundings and pockets of quirky communities.

In the event you choose one thing extra sedate to all that pleasure, I’d suggest enjoyable with one thing quintessentially British (effectively, you’re in British Columbia, in any case!) – afternoon tea on the Empress Resort, Victoria, which is listed as some of the ‘iconic inns on this planet.’ 

My must-do highlights…

• Going kayaking to discover the picturesque lake waters and wildlife.
• Wandering by way of The Butchart Backyard’s vibrant 55 acres of lush flowers and greenery.
• Mountain climbing the Wild Pacific Path which took me across the rugged cliffs and coast of the island.
• Photographing the enduring Capilano Suspension Bridge. 
• Going Whale watching –  I believe this can be a must-do from Might to October!

4. Lake Louise

Stunning Lake Louise is positioned in the Rockies however deserves a particular point out! 

You’ve seen the photographs – with water nearly impossibly turquoise (the results of minerals within the rock that movement into the lake after glacial erosion) – now it’s time to see the lake for your self and get an image of your self.

I’d say this isn’t the place to get away from all of it – and definitely gained’t be capable to get away from 1000’s of different vacationers – however some locations are standard for good motive, and for my part, should be visited anyway! 

• Location: Banff Nationwide Park
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• Greatest time to go to: Summer season

My favorite highlights…

• Capturing an Insta-worthy shot with the well-known electrical blue lake as your backdrop.
• Renting a canoe and spend time on the attractive waters. 
• Discovering the right chicken’s eye view overlooking the lake by way of a mountaineering path.

5. Churchill, Manitoba

To followers of seeing animals of their pure atmosphere, this place is not a secret – it’s marketed because the “Polar Bear Capital of the World”, and it greater than lives as much as its identify (I noticed about 40 of them in someday on a latest journey – though you may wish to examine your traveler’s insurance coverage earlier than you go it may be a furry expertise!).

Whereas it’s already the premier vacation spot for seeing these stunning white bears, not everybody realises that it’s also a unbelievable place to see Beluga whales in late summer season.

Add to that the chance, in case you’re fortunate, to see the Northern Lights within the deep of winter and to see colourful wildflowers in June-August, and it means this tiny city of round 1000 folks has one thing to supply year-round. 

• Tackle: Manitoba, Canada
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• Greatest time to go to: January, February and March (for Northern Mild watching).

My highlights…

• Seeing the Northern Lights, this can be a nice location to attempt to spot them! 
• Stopping by the Churchill Northern Research Heart to be taught in regards to the historical past and ecology of the realm.
• Wandering across the fascinating Prince of Wales Fort, which is just accessible by boat.

6. On the path of the Titanic in Nova Scotia

Regardless of visiting throughout a snowy blizzard, I nonetheless loved my time in Halifax. Partly as a result of I at all times needed to say I’d been to Nova Scotia, but additionally as a result of there’s a wealth of historical past there.

Resulting from blanket snow, I couldn’t go to the “Titanic Graveyard”, as most of the fateful boat’s passengers are buried there. Pier 21, Canada’s equal to the USA’s Ellis Island, was the “Gateway to Canada” for 1000’s of immigrants from ocean liners from 1928-1971 and is now one in every of Canada’s most necessary museums.

Halifax additionally makes a very good jumping-off level for drives additional afield to Prince Edward Island or Cape Breton.

• Location: Japanese seaboard of North America
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• Greatest time to go to: Might and September

My must-do highlights…

• Taking a half-day guided tour to be taught in regards to the historic tragedy.
• Exploring the Pier 21 museum to delve into the previous of this fascinating Canadian location.

7. Niagara Falls

Angel Falls could also be increased, and Victoria Falls could also be wider, however Niagara nonetheless holds the crown of the world’s most well-known waterfall.

It supplied the backdrop for one in every of Marilyn Monroe’s higher movies, has hosted numerous weddings and honeymooning {couples}, and daredevils from throughout the globe have come to check themselves towards the may of mom nature, both by crossing on a tightrope or throwing themselves over the sting in a barrel.

Fortunately, there are safer methods to benefit from the falls, specifically the Maid of the Mist boat (tip: it’s value letting folks previous you so that you just’re on the entrance of the queue if you wish to be sure to’re first into one of many wettest spots on the boat).

Everybody has their very own opinion of which facet is healthier (Canadian vs American) however as chances are you’ll solely go to as soon as I’d recommend seeing it from each!

• Location: Between Ontario, Canada and New York State, New York
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• Greatest time to go to: mid-Might to mid-September

My highlights… 

• Hovering by way of the sky on the funWildPlay Zipline, which hits speeds of 40mph.
• Getting a novel view of the majestic falls by driving the Skylon Tower 233 meters up excessive.
• Testing the adrenaline-pumping and award-winning Fallsview Indoor Waterpark!

8. Toronto

Even essentially the most dedicated nature seekers will discover themselves in a metropolis sooner or later, so embrace all that city life affords in Toronto. To me, it appeared like a smaller, cleaner, tidier model of New York.

The views from the CN Tower (which held the title of the world’s tallest freestanding construction for over 30 years) are as unimaginable as you’d think about, whereas the Royal Ontario Museum is the most effective single abstract of Canada’s cultural life and historical past.

For one thing uncommon, I’d recommend trying out the Cineforum (the place native eccentric Reg Hartt will basically present you brief movies and animations in his front room and possibly discuss LSD…), whereas the historic Distillery District is alive with cafes, artwork galleries, and idiosyncratic outlets.

And eventually, I’d suggest strolling as much as the Gothic Revival stately residence Casa Loma – in equal components fascinating, quirky, and tragic! 

• Location: Ontario
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• Greatest time to Go to: late April by way of Might and September by way of October

My favourite highlights…

• Wandering round Toronto Island Park, which featured stunning trails, small seashores and some amusement rides.
• Watching a baseball recreation on the Rogers Heart is a must-do exercise.
• Buying some contemporary native produce from St Lawrence Market, a metropolis landmark.

9. The Bay of Fundy

Virtually as world-famous as another locations on this listing and simply as spectacular, kayakers and canoers come from all around the world to paddle by way of the jaw-dropping surroundings and the planet’s highest tides.

The distinctive geography of the attractive space additionally signifies that whale watching right here is an important expertise – you may see humpback, fin, proper whales, and even blue whales.

• Location: New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
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• Greatest instances to go to: Spring, Summer season and Fall

My favourite highlights…

• Admiring the spectacular Hopewell Rocks with their uncommon formations created by the Fundy tides.
• Watching the drive of the tides in motion from the commentary deck, which has a transparent glass-panelled flooring.
• Exploring the luxurious greenery and delightful waterfalls on the Nationwide Park.

10. Quebec Metropolis

Within the French-speaking province of Quebec, Montreal is a unbelievable metropolis for a lot of causes little Quebec Metropolis could also be a sufferer of its success when it comes to recognition for my part, it’s nonetheless value visiting!

The world’s most photographed resort is within the heart of city, North America’s solely Ice Resort is round half-hour away, and round each nook is a glimpse into one other quaint facet avenue or romantic cafe, making this 400-year-old metropolis fantastic to discover on foot.

• Location: Québec province
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• Greatest time to go to: June to September and December to February.

My favourite highlights…

• Strolling throughout the unimaginable suspending bridge above Parc de la Chute-Montmorency.
• Visiting the well-known Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral which is stuffed with breathtaking structure.
• Having enjoyable at unbelievable Village Vacances Valcartier/Ice Resort, which boasts the biggest theme park in Canada.

11. Outdated Montreal

Was I in Montreal or Marseilles? Apart from numerous billboards promoting poutine, I used to be hard-pressed to inform the distinction. Take a stroll down these stunning boulevards, and also you’ll be introduced with quaint nook cafés, boutiques with fairly home windows, spectacular columns, and church buildings, all of which communicate strongly of Canada’s colonial previous.

You’ll be capable to discover the quite a few fairly cobbled streets, really feel all cultural, and store ‘til you drop concurrently.

Take a look at the Basilica of Notre Dame earlier than stopping for a cappuccino and taking the burden off your weary ft while you people-watch and attempt to get your head round it not being precise France.

• Location: Québec province
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• Greatest instances to go to: between April and Might and September to November

My favourite highlights…

• Visiting the Notre Dame Basilica, the oldest Catholic parish church within the metropolis, which is stuffed with spectacular interiors.
• Using on the La Grande Roue de Montreal for the most effective views overlooking the town.
• Testing the exhibitions within the Science Heart.

12. Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, British Columbia

Do you want heights? Get pleasure from sweaty palms? Relish goals of falling? If that’s the case, then we’ve obtained what you want! The Capilano Suspension Bridge is one in every of Vancouver’s most visited sights.

This 140-meter bridge spans the Capilano River (clearly) and sits over 300 ft above a verdant inexperienced valley. Maintain your breath and strut throughout it. Worry or no concern, you’ll be glad you probably did.

The park sits inside a lovely scenic park with snowy peaks and pointing pines. Go to on the proper time, and also you’ll be in for a deal with. It doesn’t even should be daylight.

The park is bedecked with lights on many timber, bridges, and caverns. Have you ever ever seen Avatar? You’ll really feel like you’re in a James Cameron film; don’t flip blue with the chilly.

• Tackle: 3735 Capilano Rd, North Vancouver, BC V7R 4J1
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• Greatest time to go to: It’s open on daily basis besides Christmas.

My highlights…

• Admiring the most effective views overlooking the rainforest by strolling throughout the adrenaline-pumping bridge.
• Discovering the Treetops Journey, it had superb views!
• Strolling the thrilling Cliffwalk positioned on the sting of the granite stone.

13. Whistler

House to one of many largest ski resorts in North America, Whistler is among the many high vacationer locations in Canada for snowboarding, snowboarding, tobogganing, and ski leaping. Nonetheless, as a summer season particular person, it’s also possible to discover mountain biking and mountaineering, as the recent climate is ideal.

Whistler receives over two million folks per 12 months, with its stunning surroundings and breathtaking panoramic views this metropolis was additionally a number of the 2010 Winter Olympics. In case you are having a protracted trip, Vancouver can also be an excellent vacation spot, because it’s solely beneath 2 hours from Whistler by automotive.

• Location: north of Vancouver, British Columbia
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• Greatest time to go to: December to February for excellent snowboarding circumstances. 

My highlights…

• Snowboarding! 
• Hovering by way of the forest on a zipline, the views have been unimaginable!
• Buying within the village, there’s a nice vary of unbiased boutiques.

14. Nahanni Nationwide Park Reserve

In the event you’re an everyday reader, you’ll know that we love a UNESCO World Heritage web site! In the event you say to most individuals ‘Canada’, that is what they consider. Wild turquoise rivers crash by way of steep-sided granite valleys. Pine timber dot grassy plains.

And in case you go to in the summertime, you’ll be introduced with an ocean of shade and wildflowers. This nation is actually wild and delightful and stays just about untouched. Please keep in mind, depart solely footprints and take solely recollections!

• Location: Fort Smith, Unorganized, NT
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• Greatest time to go to: between June and August

My highlights…

• Paddling by way of the Nahanni River on a kayak which handed unimaginable gorges, waterfalls and pure springs!
• Climbing up the granite rocks for fantastic views of the panorama.
• Take a flightseeing tour!

15. Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

Lunenburg is a correct enigma. You’d get numerous solutions in case you plonked somebody in the course of city and requested them the place they have been with out telling them anything. The brilliant-colored constructing, of which over 70% are unique, has a slight Scandinavian really feel.

Which is bizarre because it was initially settled by the British over 400 years in the past. Stunning Lunenburg is one in every of solely two cities which might be designated as UNESCO World Heritage websites. In the event you go to, you’ll be capable to take pleasure in virtually each sense. It’s jam-packed with artisanal and sometimes very native fayre.

Eating places, breweries, and even the odd splash of native rum could be plentiful. Flip your saturation filter to max (on the digicam, not the rum) and make your pals jealous with photographs of the beautiful coloured buildings! 

• Location: Nova Scotia
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• Greatest time to go to: Summer season

My favourite highlights…

• Eating on the fabulous Salt Shaker Deli and Inn which had nice harbour views.
• Taking a visit on the world-renowned racing ship champion, Bluenose II, who was undefeated for 17 years.
• Exploring the charming Outdated City Heritage District stuffed with vibrant buildings and outlets.

16. Cape Spear

Wish to go to Canada? Wish to be the primary particular person in a complete continent to see the dawn? In the event you answered ‘sure’ to each questions, you will need to go to the gorgeous Cape Spear. It’s the most easterly level in your complete continent of North America.

In the event you set off swimming from the cape, the subsequent place you’d attain could be The British Isles. Pack a flask of one thing sizzling (or possibly chilly and sparkly) and head off on a stroll.

Apart from an incredible (if chilly) dawn over the Atlantic, you may take a look at the Cape Spear lighthouse, which sits atop a rocky promontory. It’s fairly distant however effectively definitely worth the journey! 

• Location: St. John’s, NL A1C 5H2
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• Greatest time to go to: June to October

My favourite highlights…

• Going for a scenic hike alongside the Blackhead Path path which provided good views throughout the waters.
• Climbing up the steps on the historic lighthouse and listening to the tales of the households who lived there for generations earlier than.
• Wandering alongside the Fairly Harbor fishing village positioned near Cape Spear.

17. Lake Magog

I’ve two phrases for you. Rugged, Magnificence. And also you’ll wish to keep for greater than a day to take all of it in really, and also you gained’t wish to be in a rush.

You’ll have to be product of robust stuff, particularly in case you embark on the 4-mile hike to Sunburst Peak, or you may wander all the way down to the lake to chill your ft down.

It’s glacially fed and, consequently, is crystal clear all 12 months spherical. Breathe in a deep lungful of air in regards to the freshest you’ll get on the planet and admire sweeping and wild vistas.

• Location: Estrie area of Quebec.
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• Greatest time to go to: July to September

My highlights…

• Absorbing the solar rays on the seaside alongside the lake’s shores.
• Discovering the enchanting surroundings throughout Marais de la Rivière aux Cerises Park.
• Going kayaking throughout the crystal-clear waters to seize some Insta-worthy pictures.

18. Abraham Lake

Wish to see what human endeavor and nature seem like after they work together. Take a look at the very fairly Abraham Lake. Why do I say this? You’d be completely forgiven for pondering that Abraham Lake is a pure phenomenon. (Spoiler: it isn’t).

The lake was man-made after the Saskatchewan River was dammed in 1972. In the event you’d visited within the 60s, you’d in all probability have stood in a grassy valley. However the human endeavor isn’t the most effective bit about Lake Abraham. One thing is occurring beneath the floor, actually.

The lake is gorgeous all 12 months spherical, with milky blue glacial water. Right here’s our recommendation. Go to in winter, convey your digicam. Resulting from deposits of varied flora on the lake mattress, big methane fuel bubbles are launched. These are then trapped at numerous layers beneath the frozen floor.

You’ll be introduced with a cathedral of frozen marvel as these bubbles make miles of frozen subsurface columns. All are noticed from your personal personal and distinctive viewing window.

Your finest wager to keep away from mishaps is to rent a guided tour. Strolling on frozen lakes is cool however harmful in case you don’t know what you’re doing.

• Location: Western Alberta
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• Greatest time to go to: early January to mid-February (to see the ice bubbles)

My favourite highlights…

• Taking a scenic drive across the lake to find the most effective views on the a number of lookout factors positioned across the space.
• Reserving a guided rock climb for a memorable expertise.
• Packing a picnic and stopping off for a brief break while admiring the picturesque surroundings.

19. Yoho Nationwide Park

Stand on high of steep-sided gullies and breathe it in! The gorgeous views listed below are to die for. Whether or not you wish to cease for the day and have a picnic or spend just a few weeks strolling to your coronary heart’s content material, the Yoho Nationwide Park has one thing for you.

Driving by way of the attractive park alone is value it, however ideally, you’ll wish to keep and admire all it affords. That is the land that point forgot; in case you take a guided tour, you’ll be capable to traverse tracks reducing by way of scree-sided valleys and see if you will discover a fossil or two.

It’s actually unimaginable to not be impressed by its measurement and scale right here. Each course you flip will take your breath away, I promise! 

• Location: Subject, BC V0A 1G0
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• Greatest time to go to: July to September

My favorite highlights…

• Exploring the gorgeous and vibrant Emerald Lake which is surrounded by lush forests.
• Visiting the Pure Bridge and getting an excellent Insta-worthy shot.
• Mountain climbing to the spectacular Wapta Falls, the largest waterfall within the park which stands at 18-meters excessive.