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for your next journey to the great white
north number 20 Tobermory Ontario a
community located at the northernmost
tip of the Bruce Peninsula
Tobermory takes its name from a harbour
in Scotland the cliffs of the Niagara
Escarpment never fail to make an
impression
while the crystal-clear waters have
earned it a reputation as the freshwater
scuba diving capital of the world not
only is Lake Huron a beautiful turquoise
blue here at the mouth of the Georgian
Bay but there are also a number of
shipwrecks to explore in the area kite
surfing kayaking hiking in the Bruce
Peninsula National Park there's really
no shortage of activities to keep a
traveler busy number 19
Haines Junction Yukon Territory not for
the faint of heart but offering pristine
natural Northern Beauty Haines Junction
is the perfect home base for the
adventure of a lifetime
the main attraction here is clue Ani
National Park and reserve which lies
just west of the village this 8000 499
square mile area of protected land was
established in 1972 and encompasses the
highest mountain in all of Canada Mount
Logan look in any direction and you'll
think you're looking at a painting or
desktop background that is how stunning
the rugged landscape is amid the
glaciers mountains creeks and hearty
greenery you'll find a whole new
appreciation for the great white north
especially during the annual northern
Knights Festival number 18 Winnipeg
Manitoba Manitoba like neighboring
Saskatchewan often goes overlooked by
international travelers and Canadians
alike but Manitoba is worthy of your
attention especially its capital city of
Winnipeg a culinary scene is woefully
underrated but foodies are beginning to
take note of the exciting things that
young chefs and restaurateurs are
bringing to the table the city also
boasts distinctive architecture up
thourough of cultural festivals
year-round and for the educationally
minded it just so happens to be home to
the Royal Canadian Mint Plus after
losing their NHL hockey franchise in
1996 the city finally brought the Jets
home in 2011 and really you can't visit
a major Canadian City without
experiencing the nation's favourite
sport firsthand number 17
st. John New Brunswick this maritime
province is one that travelers often
simply pass through on their way to PEI
and Nova Scotia but let the record show
that New Brunswick as a province is home
to beautiful beaches welcoming people
and seafood of high caliber though not
the provinces capital and no longer its
most populated as of 2016 st. Sean has
distinguished itself as an
underappreciated cultural hub that just
so happens to be on the cutting edge
when it comes to green initiatives it's
an extremely walkable city characterized
by historic architecture and businesses
that appeal to modern tastes from
restaurants that understand the value of
quality local ingredients to a booming
craft beer and coffee scene st. John
will surprise you number 16 Haida Gwaii
British Columbia should you want to add
this to your west coast itinerary you're
good a lot of plan ahead a UNESCO World
Heritage Site
why Honus National Park Reserve
prioritizes preservation above all else
as such only 1,800 are granted access in
a given calendar year Haida Gwaii is an
archipelago that consists of two primary
islands Moresby island and graham island
as for the protected portion of the land
it covers 570 square miles and is home
to a number of subspecies that cannot be
found anywhere else in the world
including the dusky shrew peals
peregrine falcon and the Haida Gwaii
black bear as such the islands of Haida
Gwaii have come to be referred to as the
Galapagos Islands of Canada number 15
Churchill Manitoba for those who aren't
afraid of the cold and have a passion
for wildlife a trip to Churchill makes
for a unique once-in-a-lifetime trip a
small town hugging the coast of the
Hudson Bay Churchill Manitoba is home to
less than a thousand people for a few
months of the year however the
population gets larger and notably more
hairy
known as the polar bear capital of the
world Churchill plays host to these
remarkable creatures while they wait for
the beta freeze over polar bears are
typically solitary creatures except
during the unique circumstances that
arise in Churchill during the late
summer to fall months between bears
birds and beluga whales this tiny town
attracts over 10,000 eco-tourists every
year number fourteen Fogo Island
Newfoundland and Labrador know where in
Newfoundland is the overall travel
experience more surprising and unique
than on Fogo the largest offshore island
in the province Fogo is just shy of 92
square miles of rocky greenland that's
rich in history culture and welcoming
locals the island is home to a handful
of little communities that are fiercely
proud of their heritage and this rugged
landscape in which they've put down
roots from the colourful clapboard
houses to the stunning coastline Fogo
Island is picture-perfect depending on
the time of year you can even spy a
passing iceberg and at the stunning Fogo
Island in you can taste locally sourced
dishes from celebrated Newfoundland chef
Jonathan gusu number 13 Penticton
British Columbia here in this dry and
sunny Okanagan Valley region of British
Columbia fruit orchards have slowly but
steadily transformed into vineyards
giving birth to a booming and now
world-renowned wine country as such the
Okanagan Valley has become a major
tourist destination one that's
especially popular with retirees but
there's arguably no place where the many
pleasures of the Okanagan Valley can be
appreciated quite so well as in
Penticton this city of under 50,000
people invites you to come and indulge
in fine wines while also exploring an
abundance of green space hiking trails
and bike paths this is a city that knows
how to have fun
while maintaining an ethos of
sustainability number 12 news in de la
madeleine Quebec as you travel across
Canada you encounter a number of truly
distinct cultures in few places is this
more apparent than in neighs in de la
Madeleine also known as the magdalen
islands part of the larger Quebec region
known as guess BZ is de la Madeleine the
magdalen islands are largely populated
by Acadians the descendants of French
colonists who settled in the maritime
provinces while technically a part of
Quebec the Makela islands are Gia
graphically closer to the Maritimes and
this results in a very distinct culture
this archipelago boasts beautiful red
sandstone cliffs brilliant green fields
and hills and sandy beaches but above
all else it's the welcoming locals with
their love of music and food that will
leave a lasting impression number 11
Victoria British Columbia smaller and
distinctly less busy than Vancouver
Victoria is the sort of place where you
can enjoy life at a more relaxed pace
but without ever running out of things
to do the city itself being of such
modest size is extremely walkable and
there's no shortage of waterfront and
green spaces to enjoy the colorful
houseboats at Fisherman's Wharf make for
an eye-catching sight and the downtown
area is similarly charming though there
are some high-rises the streets are
primarily made up of colorful Victorian
style two to four story buildings shops
restaurants cafes pubs hotels theaters
there's enough here to keep a traveler
occupied for more than one trip Victoria
is also home to the oldest Chinatown in
Canada which is a must visit number 10
Niagara Falls Ontario this destination
is one that requires very little
introduction Niagara Falls is one of
Canada's most iconic landmarks located
right on the US border and shared with
New York State this epic waterfall never
fails to make an impression
towering over 160 feet tall and moving
at an average of 85 thousand cubic feet
of water per second the Falls are hard
to fathom but even more difficult to
wrap your mind around is the history of
death-defying feats that have been
attempted here dating all the way back
to 1829
what would compel people to try to ride
over the Falls and various types of
barrels we'll never fully understand but
it certainly makes for a fascinating
history lesson plus the Niagara region
has plenty of other attractions and is
renowned for its local wines number 9
Saskatoon Saskatchewan like the Afra
mentioned Manitoba Saskatchewan is a
province that far too many people simply
pass through on their way to the east or
west coast but the provinces most
populated city is an underappreciated
gem of a metropolis that is only now
finally beginning to get the attention
it deserves with dozens upon dozens of
annual festivals
celebrations should really no such thing
as a bad time of year to visit the
Riverside district is particularly
stunning and is one of the city's
greatest assets as part of the miwa-san
trail
it features walking paths on both sides
of the water Winterson Saskatoon are
cold but the locals know how to make the
most of it with sledding skating
cross-country skiing and more and
they'll be only too happy to show you
how number 8 Quebec City Quebec speaking
of cities that know how to have a good
time even when the temperature dips well
below freezing there are a few places
more enchanting during the holiday
season than Quebec City the historic
city of old Quebec which became a UNESCO
World Heritage Site in 1985 looks like
it was ripped from the pages of a fairy
tale especially when there's a fresh
layer of snow adorning the trees
cobblestone streets and historic
architecture the Chateau Frontenac is
Quebec City's most iconic hotel it dates
back to 1893 and serves as the city's
central landmark and the defining
feature of its skyline during the winter
time however the city's world-famous Ice
Hotel is also worth a visit even if
spending the night is beyond your budget
foodies in particular will find much to
appreciate in this culinarily inclined
City number 7 - Fino British Columbia if
you can't get enough beach time and like
to take life at a slightly more relaxed
pace Tofino is the place for you
situated on the southern edge of clock
wood sound on Vancouver Island's west
coast Tofino is arguably Canada's most
celebrated surfing destination and just
an all-round charming place boasting 22
miles of surfable Beach and extremely
agreeable weather it's little wonder as
to why this small village of only 2,000
residents swells too many times that
size during the summer months more than
just a beach town though Tofino has
developed a reputation as a thoroughly
authentic getaway where one is hard
pressed to find a chain amid the local
run businesses and everything these
local businesses do they do with care
from food and drinks to sustainability
efforts and encouraging the Arts number
6 Banff Alberta this town in Western
Canada is to put it in a single word
surreal the scenic mountain views make
you feel absolutely tiny by comparison
and yet they are so spectacularly
beautiful you're going to feel
perfectly at peace with your relatively
small place in the world the town shares
its name with the surrounding national
park which having been established in
1885 is the nation's oldest like
neighboring Lake Louise this is firing
getaway puts the environment first and
that commitment to sustainability can be
felt in every business you deal with
during the winter season there are few
places with better skiing and
snowboarding anywhere in Canada while
during the summer months there is a
plethora of outdoor activities to enjoy
after a long day the hot springs are the
perfect way to relax in the evening
regardless of the time of year number
five
Prince Edward Island it might be candid
as smallest province but Pei packs a
whole lot of Appeal into its modest
footprint Charlottetown the provinces
capital and the larger of its two cities
is likely to be the center point of your
visit but given that the island province
is so small you can easily explore the
entirety of it in a single trip now with
that being said after your first visit
to the garden of the Gulf we are fairly
certain you'll want to make a return
trip and here are a few reasons why the
people are just about the most
hospitable you've ever met the deep red
sand of its shores is beautiful and its
beaches are among the best in Canada the
most famous of them being singing sands
so named because of how the sand squeaks
underfoot add in the lighthouses local
art seafood and scenic drives and you've
got the perfect maritime vacation number
for Montreal Quebec Quebec City might be
the provinces most picturesque city but
Montreal is by far the most vibrant like
its neighbor to the north Montreal knows
how to make the most of cold weather
with a plethora of winter activities
including igloo fest and fete de NESH or
the snow festival and Mawile anemia and
when the weather begins to warm up
that's when the festival floodgates
really open spring through fall often
feels like one big party in the city
even if your trip fails to line up with
the Jazz Fest or Just for Laughs
the city's legendary nightlife is sure
to keep you pulling in turned during the
warm summer days you can't go wrong
strolling the city's many picturesque
parks or indulging in Montreal's
top-notch culinary scene there are more
restaurants per capita in Montreal than
anywhere else in Canada
and across North America it's second
only to NYC number three Peggy's Cove
Nova Scotia you might be wondering how a
place that some of you have never heard
of crack the top three destinations on
our list simple not every traveler is
looking for the hustle and bustle of a
big city or a carefully crafted resort
destination like Banff when you're in
the mood for a more simple scenic trip
to Canada you can't go wrong with this
hidden gem in the Maritimes a rural
community on the southern shores of Nova
Scotia the settlement dates back to 1868
historically fishing was the primary
economic driver but while tourism has
largely replaced that the quintessential
charms of Peggy's Cove remain
untarnished by its ever-increasing draw
the stirring attraction of the area is
Peggy's Point Lighthouse but really it's
the deep connection of locals to their
fishing routes coupled with their
undying appreciation for the ocean that
makes it so enchanting plus the entire
area is just picturesque number two
Toronto Ontario while a few days in
Peggy's Cove sounds like a great way to
recharge and reconnect there is no
denying the appeal of Canada's most
populated city and economic epicentre
Toronto is a multicultural metropolis
and that diversity is very much a part
of this city's appeal there is really no
cuisine that you can't find a great
example of with enough research or
exploration and while Montreal in a
certain West Coast City give it a run
for its money in this regard there's no
denying that Toronto is the country's
cultural hub in terms of the arts its
produced the country's biggest musical
acts and remains the best place to catch
up and comers from the historic
distillery district to Kensington Market
there's no shortage of fun neighborhoods
to explore and sure a trip up the CN
Tower might be touristy but there's no
arguing with that view
number one Vancouver British Columbia
Vancouver might not be Canada's most
populated city or its capital but people
have been flocking there both to live
and visit and it's easy to understand
why though it doesn't get the hot
summer's Montreal does it also doesn't
have to deal with the frigid cold
winters making it an extremely
comfortable place to be pretty much
year-round it's a bustling exciting city
that's on the cutting edge of food
fashion music and
and yet the surrounding area remains
distinctly wild ensuring that nature
lovers and outdoor enthusiasts never
need to go far for their next great
adventure and really how many
destinations be it in Canada or
elsewhere for that matter can you get
the best of both worlds in one place a
city rich in green space museum's
markets world-class restaurants and more
Vancouver is a must visit do you agree
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