Seven Places to See in Canada Before You Die
Our Home and Native Land
Our family never did any travelling when I was growing up so it has always been one of my dreams. I think I am a natural explorer even though I never really venture far from home.
Money can be a big hindrance to travelling but my husband and I bit the bullet twice over the past four years and decided if we were ever going to do it it was best to do it now.
We divided our trip into two adventures. The first. Driving from Eastern Ontario to Nova Scotia stopping in New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island along the way. The second, RVing with the in-laws to British Columbia. We saw a lot of places but not nearly enough to say we have seen it all. Canada is so big! And there is still so much to see.
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What follows are my suggestions for places to see in Canada before you die based on these two trips. If you have been somewhere you would like to recommend then please consider leaving your recommendation in the guest book below or better yet... create a Hubpage and let me know and I will link to it. But make sure you let me know so I can visit too.
Niagara Falls
A busy but exhilarating experience...
Niagara Falls is a border town which falls on the Canadian side in Ontario and on the U.S. side in New York. There are two sets of falls. The larger of the two falls is on the Canadian side and are called the Horseshoe Falls because of its curved resemblance to a horseshoe.
Must see attractions at Niagara include:
Niagara Falls In Pictures - Just a glimpse of what awaits you in Niagara Falls, Ontario.
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Read About Niagara Falls - Explore through reading...
Of course it is always nice to see things first hand but it is not always realistic. Here are a few options from Amazon to give you some mist in your face.
Sleeping Giant Provincial Park
Nanabijou
The Sleeping Giant or Sibley as she is known to long-term residents is a peninsula that hugs the shores of Thunder Bay, Ontario protecting it from Lake Superior. The rock formations on the peninsula resemble a reclining figure with arms folded across its chest. Of course there are many legends surrounding the figure but the most common is from an ancient Ojibway narrative about Nanna Bijou, the Spirit of the Deep Sea Water, who was turned to stone when one of his people was tricked into sharing the whereabouts of the tribe's silver mine.
As part of a provincial park its protected boreal forests and man-made trails provides a home for an array of wildlife from deer, moose and fox to shore and water birds like the heron and loon.
Must see attractions when visiting The Sleeping Giant:
View of Sleeping Giant from Hillcrest Park, Thunder Bay
Stop for a persian from The Persian Man on Balmoral in Thunder Bay.
Hopewell Rocks
During low tide visitors to the Hopewell Rocks, in Hopewell Cape, New Brunswick can walk out onto the Bay of Fundy floor to journey around these amazing natural formations.
This can be an all day adventure if you arrive early... because it is so busy I highly recommend the earlier the better during the summer tourist season.
Must see attractions when visiting the Hopewell Rocks:
Photos of Hopewell Rocks, New Brunswick - Unique formations leave a lasting impression...
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Jasper National Park
Every day is breathtaking...
If you long to be surrounded by mountain peaks and exceptional wildlife then you must take the time to go camping in Jasper's National Park, "Canada's largest rocky mountain park". Wake to caribou grazing outside your tent or go and hike a glacier or gaze into turquoise lakes.
Must see attractions at Jasper National Park include:
Jasper and Surrounding Region in Pictures
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The Badlands
Not so bad...
The amazing land formations that exist in the badlands of Alberta, especially in the Drumheller area are definitely a must see. As are the Hoo Doos and the dinosaur museum.
Our time here was so short because we did not know better. I would definitely like to spend more time exploring here.
Must see attractions in the Badlands include:
Drumheller in Pictures
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Read About the Badlands - It's not a bad, bad, place.
Confederation Bridge
"The longest bridge, the shortest route"
Spanning between PEI and New Brunswick this 8 mile (12.9-kilometre) bridge is a visual phenomenon to see from the sidelines and to drive.
The Confederation Bridge in Pictures
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Read About the Confederation Bridge
The Cabot Trail
The circle is complete...
Located in the province of Nova Scotia on Cape Breton Island, this is one of my favorite places to see in Canada. Water meets land everywhere you look and the land is so incredibly lush.
Must see attractions when visiting Cape Breton Island:
Cape Breton in Pictures
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Read About Cape Breton
Canada Travel Wish List
Canada being such a huge topographical area with so much to see, it is not surprising that I have a wish list of places in Canada where I would like to visit but have not been... yet. This is my list in no particular order.
- Newfoundland
- Montreal, Quebec
- Pretty much anywhere in the North West Territories but especially Yellowknife.
- Anywhere in the Yukon but especially Whitehorse.
- Northern British Columbia.
- Wood Buffalo National Park in Northern Alberta.
- Wapusk National Park in Manitoba.
- Polar Bear Provincial Park in northern Ontario.
A Movie Featuring Canadian Scenery As a Character
I loved this movie featuring Canadian actor Joshua Jackson. It was fun recognizes places I have been and seeing new ones.
Thank you so much for stopping by to read my lens and view my photos. I really love hearing from you so please share with us where you have been in Canada and what you consider to be one of the "must visit" places. If you have never been then where would you like to go?
Canada, the Beautiful - It is so big it makes it impossible for one person to experience it all.
Beautiful!
What beautiful and fascinating places. I would love to visit one day!
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@BarbaraCasey: Cool.. four more to go! :D
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@Sara2901: I could never do the Edge Walk around the CN Tower. Definitely not on my bucket list. LOL
Canada is really beautiful. Last month my daughter, her cousins and their aunt did the Edge Walk around the CN Tower. My heart stopped seeing them walk around attached only to a harness system :)
Cool... I've been to three of the seven already. Neat lens.
We loved Niagara Falls, Montreal, Toronto, and Quebec. Would love to explore more of Canada! Thank you for whetting my appetite!
Great lens, love your photos.
This is really a great list. These places are the dream tourist places for the visitors of Canada.
Beautiful! A spectacular dream.
Spectacular photos. Amazing the Confederation Bridge.
About 35 years ago I took the train from Vancouver, B.C. to Toronto. The scenery along the way was breathtaking. I've always wanted to take that trip again.
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@Northerntrials: There is so, so much more indeed. Thanks for stopping by!
I've just spent two weeks working just outside of Jasper National Park. I visited often . I wrote a few lenses
Nice list here but there's so much more.
Indeed you chose 7 places that every canadian and non canadian should see before one dies. Other thing which i haven't seen is "Museum of Archaeology and History" from Montreal which I would like to see when I travel this time to Canada. I think July good time to visit. I will definitely refer this 7 places and will make sure i visit most of them.
What a fantastic lens, I need to explore my home country Canada more instead of going to different countries. Very interesting!
Hi,
My name is Sharon and I am living in Toronto,
Me and my family are traveling a lot in Toronto,
and we traveled in Alberta, the most amazing place in the world
I also have a web site that describe all the nice places we have been
www.allfamilytravels.com
Thanks
i like Canada lived there
wow it looks like I am already there, but want to come my self, great lens.
Would like to visit all those places.
Beautiful country, beautiful places to visit, and great lens.
I've been to Canada many times and I've enjoyed it each time. Niagara Falls is one of my favorite spots to visit.
WOW, CANADA IS KOOL, LOVED UR LENS DEAR. cheers
Just added Canada to my travel list. Thanks for the info!
Excellent, I am Canadian I used to Live close to Niagara Falls, now I live close to Jasper ;) U Jelly ;)
Canada is a beautiful country with some amazing landscapes and natural beauty. you have crafted this lens very well. Thanks for the efforts in making of this lens.
Thanks for showing all of the lovely places to see in Canada.My favourite place is Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia.Beautiful scenery and very friendly people.Great lens here. Thank you for sharing
Excellent photos. Longing to make a cross-country drive
Too true. Canada is too big and too beautiful to narrow down only 7 places. I've lived in almost every province myself as dad was in the military so we moved quite a bit. It's given me the rare privilege to see most of Canada. I think I'll take you up on the challenge to write about my favorite places in Canada. Thanks for the memories and the opportunity. Awesome lens.
Gorgeous pictures. Your descriptions are like taking a tour.
woww those are some amazing places
Looks beautiful!
Wow, so many lovely pctures... I would love to visit them all once I get the chance to go to Canada! Great lens!!!
In Seattle we are close to Canada. Love Canada, try to get to Vancouver as often as possible. Good lens.
Nice lens, I love Canada
Been to British Columbia many a time. Absolutely breathtaking!
amazing place.
Brilliant lens! It's always been a long term goal of mine to make it to Canada and check out some of the amazing sights that it has to offer!
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I would love to spend more time on BC's coast too. Here's to both of us getting what we want. Thanks for stopping by.
Great suggestions! I love Thunder Bay and would like to spend some time in Prince Edward Island one day. :)
I love the Banff-Jasper area
I live in Canada and have travelled from coast to coast. You have great pics, all are wonderful places to visit. Thanx for reminding of how beautiful our country is.
I will be in Canada in March 2014 and have bookmarked this lens as a reference. Can't wait tho explore Canada!
What a beautiful places are there in Canada, I definitely go to Canada for fishing
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@GardenerDon: Oh, yes, I could see definitely not having to take pictures after the 7th time. All the more time for just enjoying the view and not having to worry about camera gear. :D Thanks for stopping by.
The pictures of the Cabot Trail bought back great memories of a road trip there 2 falls ago. Finally, after about 7 times I quit taking pictures of quaint little harbours with lobster boats tied up - after a while they're all remarkably similar. Enjoyed your lens very much
Canada have a real treasure, i will suggest some time to travel to the Rockies Mountain ,
Its the most beautiful place in the world, we have done it by RV and were really enjoy from that,
If someone is interesting, I recorded our trail, so you can see it on :
www.allfamilytravels.com/the-rockies-mountain/
I've been to quite a few places in Canada, but none where you've mentioned. Thanks for the list. I guess I got more traveling to do. :)
Great picture shares! I love Niagara Falls and now I'm interested in your recommendations. There really are lots of beautiful, scenic places in Canada. Time to start saving up for some trips! :) Great lens!
beautiful places .... awwww
I've always wanted to travel to Canada - great lens!
Breathtaking! :) I am determined to visit these sights once I've saved up enough money. :)
PEI was there many, many years ago - beautiful. Toronto is still one of my most favorite cities in the world.
Still my Favorite lens!
Great lens! So many places I want to see! Algonquin Provincial Park in Ontario is also good.
Niagara Falls still number one in my tour destination.
Great lens with valuable info...
I would love to get the Martitimes!
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@Sunday-Vintage: Thanks! There are just so many beautiful places. ;D
As a Canadian I have to say I love your lens! There are many places in which I still have yet to visit but also have to add that the Shuswap is another beautiful place in BC :)
I have never been to Canada but love your photos and have Niagara Falls on my wish list.
I agree, Niagara Falls is absolutely beautiful and the Canadian side of the falls is much nicer than the US side. And the Maid of the Mist boat ride is definitely worth the price of admission. =)
Canada has a lot of hidden gems, both coasts are where it's at for scenery and well general awesomeness. Which is weird that I live in Regina, Sask, right in the middle of the country. haha
Beautiful lens. The images are simply breathtaking. I really hope that I will be able to visit Canada once at least in this lifetime.
I want to visit all these places someday.
Beautiful places..great post.
I have never visited Canada before but after viewing your lens, this will be my next travel plan.
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@Bookmama2: Unfortunately I am not a skier. I know, I know, how could I live here and not be. Sorry I could not be of help. But the most common place mentioned by others in my area is Mont-Tremblant.
fantastic lens.
We've wanted to go up and go cross-country (Nordic) skiing in Canada, since you typically have snow later than we do in New York (we're mid-state), but I have trouble finding information about where to go sking when looking on the internet. Any advice would be most welcome.
Amazing scenes. I haven't been to Canada, but after visiting your lens, I will make it high on my travel wish list.
I have been to some of the ski resort in banff and the scenery was beautiful! Nice list.
The Hopewell Rocks would be my travel destination in Canada.. I would love to travel through New Brunswick and Nova Scotia...
thanks for the tour
The pictures are absolutely breathtaking, great job with this lens!!
Canada is definitely on my list of places to visit. Now I have some great places to search out!
Hey,I live in ontario and I always see niagara falls on this type of page. I've always disliked visiting the falls because once you see the falls, you're stuck in a cheap tourist trap that's kilometers away from any other town. I think you'd be better off visiting Vancouver or the Rockies. Just my personal opinion.
Such beautiful and interesting places! I can't pick a favorite!
The Sleeping Giant and Niagara Falls are places I'd surely visit..
We've visited Canada and it really is beautiful! Very nice page!
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@anonymous: Thanks Lara! I have never really been much of a beach person. I like to take a walk there once in a while but really prefer lush forests. We have a great beach near us but after an hour of sun and surf I am pretty much ready to go home. LOL Thanks so much for passing the beach info on to fellow readers!
My next travel destination is Canada, definitely!
Hi, I'm from Manitoba. We spent this past summer traveling West with our kids which was wonderful. The mountains are beautiful. It's a breathtaking view. We've been as far as Victoria, and spent time in Sask, Alberta, and BC. It's always nice to visit but what I miss the most on these trips is the water. Lots of water in the mountains but to cold to swim in. Guess I'm a beach girl at heart. We do a lot of trips close to home here as well. Maitoba is definitely farm Industry but for recreation its lake country. Over 14.5 % of our province is covered in water. We have a world renowned beach with white sand, and more beaches than you can count. Fishing is plentiful here and week long canoe trips where you will experience wildlife and true peace like no other. Unfortunately the main highway through this province is quite boring and not a very poor representation of what it has to offer for recreation. My favorite places are Falcon Lake, Hecla island, Gimili, Grand beach, and Caddy lake which has tunnels you pass thru to get from lake to lake. I think the mountains are gorgeous, and a must see but if you like it hotter, there's nothing that tops the beaches and boating in Manitoba. :)
Thanks for the great Canadian traveling site. And thanks for visiting our site on why we love Canada as a beautiful (and cheap) place to retire in! p.s. that confederation bridge is scary in the winter~
North shore of Lake Superior is stunning.
You must see Haida Guai (Charlottes) this the most beautiful place for those that like magical places on earth.
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@anonymous: I would love to go back and spend some more time in the area. Looking back it felt rushed. I would love to see the tides come and go.
I'd love to see Hopewell Rocks.
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@tonybonura: That is definitely bitter cold. The most I have ever experienced is -50C and that was only for a few days -- I have only seen the light show a few times and it amazes me every time. Thanks for stopping by.
Thanks for the info. I was in Canada once in 1980 in January. We were out on a frozen oil rig in the frozen foothill of the Rockies. Except for the bitter cold (it was -40F or C in Calgary and -60F out at the rig when I got there) I did enjoy the job I was sent to do. Got to see the light show in sky and that was amazing to this Louisiana boy.
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Nice article, I will add some of these destinations to my bucket list
My vacation next year has to include canada after reading this. THANKS
Canada is firmly on my list of things to do in the next 3 years. Great infor, thanks.
I've been to Cape Breton - beautiful, friendly people though I did take some teasing for liking the NY Rangers who were terrible that year
that falls put me to awe..awesomeness!!!!
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@realtalker: I am sure you will have a great time.
I'm going to be going to Canada on August 17th of this month for a youth trip. I've got to admit, now I'm more excited to go!
I have to go now
I wish I lived in Canada!
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@clayva: I would love to do an interior hike/camp! Like twenty years ago. Now I am too much of a wuss. LOL Thanks for stopping by. ;)
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@jillbrowne lm: I so hope I get to NFL the next time we are out that way.
I would love to see L'Anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland. Thanks for this lovely lens.
We live on Vancouver Island so we are surrounded by Canadian beauty every day, but... PEI and Cape Breton were spectacular and I really want to go back soon! We just got back from the BC Interior and the mountains there are majestic as well. This lens sure brings back memories for me!
I would like to visit Vancouver one day.
It looks so green there in summer time.
I hear the people are very friendly and cosmopolitan.
Thank you for taking the time out to highlight some of the prettiest places in Canada.
I'm hooked!
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@VikingJourneyWoman: Thanks for visiting and sharing a little of your Canadian background. :D
I have recently returned to Canada after a 40 year hiatus. I am currently living in the Fraser River Valley and cannot get over the mountains. Looking through your pictures I see so many shades of blue, including my favourite which is turquoise.
My parents chose to immigrate here after escaping from Estonia and I am glad they did. Thanks for sharing your great tidbits of information about a country I was born in but know little about.
I've never been to Canada but my sister in law has recently been on a trip to many of the places you have mentioned. I think it will have to go on my bucket list as a country to visit! Thanks for an interesting lens :)
Wonderful lens - I really hope to get to Canada one day. My interest was piques by the mountie in Due south quite a few years ago now. Oh well when funds permit!
I live in Washington State and have been to Canada a couple of times but not nearly enough....it is a beautiful country!
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@NightMagic: I'll have to check out Waterton and add it to my future hot spot list.
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@PennyHowe: I'd love to visit Mexico. For the life of me I can't remember if we did Butchart Gardens I'll have to ask DH to refresh my memory but I don't think so. Next time! :D Thanks for visiting.
Love your lens an I will use it for my quest (I am new to this) and not only that, I think you provided great places to visit and love this country even more. Thanks
I am a Canadian who now lives in Mexico. Canada has some great places to visit, as you have shown in your great lens. What about the Butchart Gardens in British Columbia? Thanks for super photos and spotlighting a wonderfully scenic country.
Canada does have fantastic places to see. My favorite is Banff and Waterton International Peace Park.
great lens! would love to visit the canadian rockies someday...
nice lens
Thank you for the armchair virtual tour!
It took me forever to finish this lens. So many wonderful photos. I think I need to add Canada to my 'bucket list'.
like for a very interesting lens:)
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@crbphotography: Thanks, I will add those to my planning list for next time!
There are so many places. Port Alberni and Long Beach near Tofino, both on Vancouver Island, BC are to beautiful spots. Cathedral Cove in MacMillan Provincial Park near Port Alberni is a place not to miss; a wilderness park full of giant douglas fir trees.
Wonderful adventure!
I live in Australia and have visited beautiful Canada four times and have many wonderful Canadian friends. Hope to be back there again soon. Congratulations on your Lens of the Day and Purple Star recognition. Blessings.
Great lens! I really enjoyed it!
nice pictures of niagara
Sadly I've only been briefly to Victoria. I would love to take the train tour of Canada!
Back for another visual about a place I love. I want a Persian from the Persian Man.
Congrats on LotD!
Great Photography! Makes me want to take the family and go explore!
I've been to Niagara Falls (many times) and just can't seem to get enough. It's truly beautiful and I don't think people realize there's more to do than just look at the Falls themselves. The aviary, wine tours, and beautiful scenic views are just more astounding than words. Awesome lens!
Awesom lens! your photographs are lovely. I never thought a lot about visiting Canada before and now after reading this lens I think a lot about visiting Canada. Hope it will happen soon..
Thank you for sharing this with us.. good luck
canada is amy dream place of visiting.our i have very thankful for you, the information on important places of caneda. please continue your posting... i have always follow you
Nowhere else on earth will you find more unspoiled spaces to get out and experience the great outdoors. If freedom could be bottled and sold, Canada would certainly. thanks your info
i love canada in the summertime. i have been to drumheller, lake louise, jasper, banff, calgary, edmonton and toronto airport. my family members live there (alberta). canada is really a nice place to live. blessings.
Very beautiful pictures! Canada! I'm coming!
I have always wanted to visit your beautiful country, thanks for sharing your beautiful photos and commentary!
Thank you frnd..i donno that canada was such a good place. I really enjoyed the reading...And expecting more with good pictures..All the best..:)
Awesome lens, I'm Canadian and have been to Niagara Falls, the Hopewell Rocks and the Confederation Bridge. Would like to see the others as well.
I live in Vancouver and I've only been as far east as Winnipeg so I would love to be able to see the east coast especially New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Thanks for showing be the other side of my country.
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@GetExcellence: Thank you. I totally agree one life is not enough to see all Canada has to offer.
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@Joanne Reid: In some areas it was incredibly scary especially when we ran into bad whether -- we were in a big RV so being a new vehicle and control were crucial. The higher you go the more fog you run into. Especially around Hope, BC. I think going by train would be a unique and wonderful experience.
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@yourkeyisannmarie: Unfortunately we were not able to see the tide come in all the way the day we were there but it was still inspiring.
Being a ex-pat American to Canada 8 years ago. I've been here 10 times and I think Hopewell Rocks in New Brunswick is DEFINITELY a BEAUTIFUL & MAJESTIC site to see!!! The daily very high tides are visually stimulating also... ;>))
ughhh I would love to visit Athabasca Falls xxxx. I like the Drumheller and Hopewell Rocks very inspiring and informative useful lens!.. Thank you :)
@faye durham: I went over the Rockies by Greyhound and the sheer size of those hills were mesmerizing. I doubt I could drive over them as I am a nervous drive. Train would be the best way to go.
I was delighted to see the Confederation Bridge, Hopewell Rocks, and the Cabot Trail all mentioned. (I'm a Maritimer....)
Nice places!!!!!
great and cool stuffs...
Much can be said about Canada's amazing places and its wonders. Nevertheless, one needs seven lifes to explores all these natural Canadian jewels. Congratulations for your excellent lens and thank you for sharing it with us.
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@rawwwwwws lm: Thank you for visiting and I hope you make it up.
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@HandyCraftsman: I would love to take a train ride from East to West and make a lens about it. LOL
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@anupma lm: Thank you!
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@Adrienne Jenkins: We made it through to Vancouver but did not get to explore as much as we would have liked. Next time we hope to see more. ;)
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@anonymous: I would have to agree, I think it is because you feel so much closer to them on the Canadian side. I would love to take a train ride from East to West -- your grandmother was very lucky.
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@Nayyte7: Thank you! I would actually love to see the falls in the winter. I saw them in August during my hottest summer.
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@LaraineRoses: Thank you! I am working backwards on the comments so it's taken a bit for yours to show up. :D
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@aka-rms: Thank you!
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@MartieG: Thank you!
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@Zebedee32: Ha! I would love to go to England. My list is so long of places I want to see. I need a few more lives to get them all in at this rate. LOL
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@anonymous: I would love to explore Yukon or Nunavut too for sure. Next time I hope we can go up instead of just across. ;)
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@publicdomain lm: Thank you for the recommendation. We haven't been to NFL so I will add the fjord to our list. :D
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@ajgodinho: Thank you. You're right there is just so much to see and so impossible to see it all. LOL
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@Michey LM: Thanks for coming back and blessings. :D Yes, lots of new stuff. I have been gradually digging out new photos. LOL
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@JoshK47: Thank you for visit and blessing! :D
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@anonymous: The U.S. is a beautiful country too. There are many places I would love to visit -- Colorado, Virginia, New York, Maine, to name a few on my list. LOL
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@LiteraryMind: Ontario is definitely much greener.
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@MEDerby: That is definitely on our list!!
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@Lee Hansen: Good choices! Time to put a plan into action. :D
I would love to tour Canada. Thanks for this travelogue of the must see spots. PEI and Nova Scotia have been on my wish list for decades. Seriously. Decades.
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@katiecolette: It is a great view from both sides! Each side has their own uniqueness.
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@Sandic: Thank you, I hope you put that new passport to good use!
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@JohnTannahill: I would love to see the falls in winter. I have only been in August and it was a scorcher.
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@ArthurF LM: Great idea!
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@squidluck: Excellent, I hope you have a wonderful time!
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@momscorner: I loved the journey behind the falls. Lake Ontario is beautiful especially from the Sandbanks region.
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@Rocky22: If you get the chance make sure you go off the beaten path as there are cheaper restaurants with great food and also great trails.
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@ShariSmith: Edmonton is great. I hope he lives close to the Edmonton Mall so he can take you. I am not a big mall shopper but even I thought it was amazing.
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@faye durham: I would love to take the train through the mountains. So much easier to enjoy the view than driving. Thanks!
I lived in Beautiful British Columbia for six years. I would love to visit all the places you have mentioned, and more. Thank you so much for sharing them with us. And congratulations on making Lens of the Day! :)
Love Canada. Luv your lens as well. Makes me want to visit.
Came back to say congrats on LOTD! I've traveled all over Canada - there are so many beautiful places to see. Places like Lake Louise & Peyto Lake along the Icefields Parkway are definitely on my list of must-sees in Canada. Haven't made it East of Quebec yet so that is still on my bucket list. Great lens!
I would love to go to Canada someday and take the train through the mountains. Congrats of LOTD. Very nice article.
I've been to Canada twice, I loved Nova Scotia and Cape Breton. Such beautiful scenery, hope to visit again!!
Canada is a great country and this is a great lens. Congratulations on getting LoTD!
I've lived for a year in Vancouver and can't wait to go back and visit all the amazing people I met there and see its beautiful landscapes again
I've never been to Canada - except just now. Thanks for the great Lens of the Day!
I'd love to go to Canada, will get there one day!
I've seen your lens on HQ. I'm planning now to visit my best buddy somewhere in Edmonton, Alberta this coming Christmas season. I wish I could also visit some of your fave spots on your beautiful homeland. Have a great day to you!
definitely, there are several places to visit in Canada, but one place I really-really want to visit in future if I will get a chance is Niagara Fall....
wow!i would like to visit JASPER.Great lens>
Hi! I live elsewhere but I've traveled to Canada twice already and will definitely go back in the near future. I consider Guelph, Ontario my second home! I've been to Niagara Falls twice and experienced the Journey Behind the Falls! It was fantastic! One "must see" is Lake Ontario, the Blue Jays' Stadium and the CN Tower and Lake Louise in the West Coast. Happy Canada Day!
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@TerryG247: I agree, Niagara Falls is very commercialized. We went to a Denny's one night there and actually left because the menu was priced at least $5 more than back home. If you go off the beaten track there are wonderful restaurants and beautiful trails to experience besides the falls. I still enjoyed the journey under the falls and the maid of the mist boat ride though. :D
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@Kae Yo: Thank you! Definitely go. I had no idea Canada got so hot until I was in the Badlands. LOL
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@WritingForChange: I'll have to add that to my list! Thank you.
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@Gail47: Thanks Gail. You'll have to come up and appreciate it as an adult. :D
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@madoc: Thank you. I have only been through Wisconsin once. One of my favorite places was Ashton -- beautiful little town.
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@RuralFloridaLiving: Thank you for stopping by and saying so. :D
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@Zodiacimmortal: We only drove quickly through Montreal. I got a little sick there with the one way streets and turning around but DH would like to go and spend some time there. They have such beautiful architecture.
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@anonymous: It definitely is breathtaking. I hope I get to go back and spend more time, especially on the Cabot Trail.
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@stillrunnin88: That's wonderful, I hope you do.
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@Diana Wenzel: Thank you, I am glad you did!
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@WriterJanis2: Thank you. I would love to go back there. I felt we didn't spend enough time in so many places including the Badlands.
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@deckdesign: Don't we all! LOL Thank you.
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@Deserthorse: Thank you, there is always room for some improvement.
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@ItayaLightbourne: I hope you do. Thank you!
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@anonymous: Thank you for the blessing! Lots of people from the U.S. come up here to fish.
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@Eklectik1: I loved the ice fields. It was definitely a highlight trekking up to the glacier. I would have done a Rocky dance but I was too tired. ;)
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@joeyoung lm: Thanks Joey! That is sweet of you to say so. You and your wife should definitely put it on your to-do list.
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@lucky izan: There are so many beautiful places in the world. If you can't get to Canada enjoy the beauty of home. :D
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@anonymous: Thank you. Haven't seen you on Twitter much are we ships passing in the night? ;)
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@cabletiesandmore: Have a wonderful time! Thank you.
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@CorinneFloyd: Happy Canada Day to you too. I would love to travel more still so much to see.
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@RawBill1: If you ever get the chance take it, the West Coast is gorgeous indeed. Thank you for stopping by.
Happy Canada Day from the West Coast - Love all your pictures - Have a lot more travelling to do - so many great places to visit.
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@Lenskeeper: That's wonderful. Thanks for saying so. There is still so much more I would like to see.
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@Nomadabstracted1: Thanks! I haven't been to Winnipeg since I was a kid. I went there by train once. I love Ontario.
I just got back from Winnipeg last week - what a beautiful city! As a child, my family often visited Niagara Falls and various tourist destinations in Ontario. I love your country!
I have been to Niagara Falls and a few places in Canada, but I'd like to visit many more. Your lens has given me some places to think about :)
I am Australian but have briefly visited a small part of Canada before on a road trip across the USA. We entered Canada from Detroit and drove across Ontario to Niagara Falls where we spent two nights before re-entering the USA and driving on to New York. I would love to revisit the country and see more of it, especially the West Coast and the mountains.
Planning to visit Canada Next Year. I will make sure not to miss any of these seven places.
Thanks for the great visit and information! Congratulations on LOTD! B : )
Congrats on LOTD! Happy Canada Day!
Canada is surely a beautiful place, i wonder when i can go there..
Wow BGB,
Incredible and breath-taking. My wife has been to Canada, but I haven't, yet! Some day I hope! Never seen Niagara Falls. This lens makes me want to like now, lol! Thanks for the great lens!
Spent 2 weeks in Canada several years ago and my two favorite places are the The Valley of the Ten Peaks (Lake Louise) and the Icefields Parkway from Banff to Jasper -absolutely stunning.
I would love to go to Canada someday, my dad went there fishing when I was very young. He said the lakes are beautiful! *Angel Blessing!*
One day I'm sure I'll get to Canada! It looks so lovely. Congrats on LOTD! Blessings. :)
Canada is wonderful! You show it off well.
Happy Canada Day everyone. Great ideas on what to see. I've been to three of the places you mentioned: Jasper, Drumheller, Niagra Falls. Looks like I have more travelling to do.
I'd love to visit the Badlands. Congrats on LOTD!
Congrats on LotD! I previously visited and liked this lens, but wanted to stop back by to celebrate your achievement. Canada is one of my favorite places. I still have so much I want to see and do.
I have never been to canada but your lens sure encourages me to go.
I've seen all of Canada and by far the best kept secret is Nova Scotia... a different scene around every corner... the west is nice... but the east is even nicer! Lovely country!
I'd love to travel all over Canada! Plus go see each NHl team (or a couple and some jr leauge games as well.) I've been to Toronto 4x & am hoping I'll get to Montreal one of these days as well. Love the lens I've added it to the travel section of my favorite lenses
I look forward to learning about many of the places here. Thanks for sharing them!
Canada is gorgeous and Canadians are such nice people. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Congrats on LOTD. Very nice lens!
I've never visited Canada, but it's beautiful!
Toronto is my favorite place to go in Canada. Nice lens!
Awesome lens. Now I live in Wisconsin I have no excuse not to come visit :-)
What beautiful images. Canada is a beautiful country - my family and I visited it often when I was young. Congratulations on a well-deserved lens of the day.
Congratulations on winning the Lens of The Day (LOTD)!
Big on my wish list: Churchill, Manitoba - to see the polar bears, while there are still wild polar bears to see. We're not exactly protecting their habitats these days :(
Also anywhere else in the Far North. I hear it's beautiful.
It's on my bucket list!
It's a beautiful country and I hope to have a chance to do some sightseeing one summer some time soon... :)
I have not been yet, but would love to. Beautiful lens.
I have been to Banff National Park and the ice fields--now I have more places for my bucket list.
Jasper National Park looks beautiful!! I'd love to visit there some day.
I've yet to visit. It's on my bucket list
Beautiful places. I have always known that Canada is so great place to live :) Congrats on LOTD.
I didn't know that there were Badlands in Canada. I have been to the Badlands of South Dakota many times before and loved them. Now that I know there's some in Canada, I would very much like to go visit them. I have also always wanted to go see Prince Edward Island. Someday... Someday I will get to. Congratulations on LOTD and the purple star!
I find Niagara Falls to be overrated as it is way too commercialized. On my list id a definite visit to the east coast to take in all the Maritime has to offer
I've been wanting to go to Canada for while. Thanks for pointing out some great spots to visit.
Perfect read. Me and my husband are booked to go there this summer. Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to go see this fabulous, most visited spot in the world,
I have never been to Canada before but I only live a few hours away from the border. Maybe I will hit up a few of these places sometime.
Love the photos - thanks for sharing! ;-)
Happy Canada Day! And huge congratulations for LOTD! Have never been...but plan to one day!
I've been to Canada a few times but never outside Ontario, or much outside Toronto for that matter. I have seen the Niagara Falls in summer and winter though. That's a sight the word awesome really does apply to.
Canada is so beautiful. Now I want to go back to Niagara Falls. Congratulations on LOTD.
I just received my passport so I could travel to Canada! I am so excited and what a great lens you have! Thanks for sharing!
Niagara Falls are on my "must-see" list. I would love to see them from both, the US and Canadian sides :)
As a Yukoner I hope you an your husband get the opportunity to see this spectacular part of Canada. Maybe your next trip?
Very interesting. I never realized Canada had badlands -- they appear dry and prairie like. I always picture Canada (because it's north of the US as being cooler and greener.
It looks gorgeous, Canada is definitely to go on my list!
Hi congratulations on being selected for LOTD.Though I'm from other part of the world but seeing the pictures really entices you to plan a trip.
Great lens some amazing ideas on here I'm definitely writing them down for when I go Canada. Thanks.
I have never been to Canada but would love to visit. I too never travelled when we were growing up. I would love to travel all over the U.S. too and hope to do so by the time I turn 60 (in 4 years). I love this lens. Very informative. Thank you. You have some amazing pictures.
Quite a well-deserving LotD! So glad to see you on the front page with this! Blessed by this SquidAngel, and I need to get myself on a plane and head up north. :)
Growing up in Montana, we would visit Canada every now and then - Banff was an experience I will never forget. Congrats on the LOTD and Purple Star, well deserved. I wrote a lens on MT Travel Attractions Around Billings that might interest you... Thanks again for an interesting and fun lens.
I thing Banff is beautiful and I also love Toronto. Niagara on the Lake - just north of the falls is a really beautiful area also - wineries and theater. I would also like to visit Montreal. Congratulations!
Happy Canada Day to a wonderful Canadian lensmaster and congrats on LOTD!! :)
I have never visited Canada but it is one of the places in my to visit list. Hope I can make it.
Congratulations on your lens of the day. Canada is beautiful country ... I've made it there just a handful of times when I lived in Cleveland, Ohio. Loved Niagara Falls!
Congratulations on LOTD! I would love to see all these things in Canada and more. I would love to try a persian. Great lens.
I come back to do Blessings! You have a ton of new info for me, so it is really useful, and I love the pictures
I come back to do Blessings! You have a ton of new info for me, so it is really useful, and I love the pictures
It's wonderful to see that you've been have to visit many places across Canada. I'd definitely like to see more of this beautiful God-given land. I've been to Niagara Falls many time and once to Nova Scotia. So much more to discover...hopefully some day! Congrats on LOTD...stay blessed! :)
I've loved this about an ear ago and it is my pleasure to return to congratulate you on LotD honors!
While I like the falls, I don't get very excited about Niagara Falls. It feels a little too much like Las Vegas with a bigger water feature. One sight I would HIGHLY recommend is Western Brook Pond - a land-locked fjord in Newfoundland.
I've never been to Canada but have always wished to explore several areas.
Loved your info and pictorial. Congrats on LOTD.
I so have Canada on my wish list :-)
I don't know, I'd really like to explore some empty landscapes in the Yukon or Nunavut if I could...
Nice lens and congrats on LOTD!
Wonderful lens and great pictures.
I would love to visit Canada in the near future. Seems like such a great country with friendly people. Niagara Falls is definitely on my bucket list. Great Lens!
Congratulations on the LotD! We were just in Canada. We stayed in Toronto and stopped in Niagara on the way back home. It's so beautiful!
I love this lens, I have visited many of these places but as you said there is so much more. Congratulations on LOTD!
I live in England and would love to go to Canada!
Visiting Canada is definitely on my wish list - lovely photos! :>)
Congratulations. This pretty lens was selected as lens of the day today! You can read more about it here: http://hq.squidoo.com/lotd/seven-places-to-see-in-...
Happy Canada Day!
Canada is certainly beautiful. Thanks for sharing this wonderful lens.
I am a Canadian and my Dad really believed in seeing Canada when we were growing up. We still haven't seen it all but truly a lot of it.
This is a glorious lens .. well deserving of LofD. Congratulations! ~*~Blessed~*~
According to this list, I still have to see a lot in Canada ;) Interesting and beautiful country.
Congrats on your lens of the day :)
My grandfather was French Canadian so there were some stories that I have from him. They basically came south and headed toward the east cost here in the states. So it is nice to be able to see a bit of what he was telling me.
What a cool lens! Makes me want to pack my bags and get going!
Wow I loved all the great scenery! I have been to Canada once before, but I was there in December and it was snowing when I saw Niagara Falls. I would like to go back in the summer, and get to see all of the places listed on this lens, not just Niagara Falls. Great lens and excellent pictures! Thanks for sharing the great views :D
Canada is a beautiful country. I would like to visit there one day. Congratulations on LOTD.
Coming from Buffalo, I can honestly say that the Canadian side of the Falls is so much better than the US. I've always wanted to go to Nova Scotia and British Columbia and all points in between. When my grandmother was retired she took a train journey from the east coast of Canada to the west coast and she absolutely loved it. Oh, Canada!
Nothing from the West Coast? Walking in shorts on the snow on top of Whistler Mountain in the summer.
I am 500th to like this lense. Informative lense. I would like to visit Canada some day.
I have always wanted to take a train trip across the Candian Rockies - maybe you could do a lens on that as well! Thanks for this inspirational travel lens!
Beautiful sceneries! I've not been to the New Continent in general and Canada in particular yet. I'd definitely like to see the Niagara Falls and now I add Bad Lands in my list since the place has intriguing rock formations.
Thanks for sharing you lens, my family have been every where around the world, but yet we live in California, and we can drive up to Canada, but we seem to never do. I will definitely put Canada and the 7 must see places on my check list! Thank you so much for sharing Canada through your lens and helping me to figure out where to go and what to see!
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@SheilaMilne: Every time someone leaves a comment it makes me want to see more too. :D
Years ago when my sister was living in Ottawa, I visited there and Quebec. Even then I wished I could have seen more of the country but now that I have read your article I wish even more.
Thanks for this lens. Brings back very happy memories! Visited Canada for three weeks when I was seventeen and broke, and so didn't see enough of it! Beautiful place, friendly people and I would highly recommend. Make sure you research where you want to go before you leave, or you wont see the best bits, as they are so far apart! Well worth the travel though.
i agree it is indeed a big region. makes it all the more interesting though! congrats on lotd!
Haven't been to Canada...hope to visit to at least one of these places when I get the chance to go
great list! thanks for sharing it.
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@Mystico: I really loved Jasper and hope I can get back there again. I would love to stay more than a few days. We had elk on our campsite too. It is a strange thing to get up early to go to outhouse and see an elk lying down in the tall grass. LOL I will have to mark down Netting River in my notes.
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@Teapixie LM: Thanks Teapixie! I have to agree there is nothing friendlier than small town people. I really hope I get a chance to get to Newfoundland so I can add it to my list. ;D
I love travelling in Canada. Newfoundland is one of Canada's secret treasures. The geography is spectacular. Spent a couple of weeks in small town Saskatchewan last year, just near harvest time and the scenery was breath-taking. But what do I like most of all about travelling in small town Canada? THE PEOPLE! You will always experience the generosity and kindness of locals when you visit a small town. It is really worth it. Thanks for writing such a great article.
I spent 7 days in Jasper back in '89. I'm from Minnesota. I loved all of Canada, of course, and the mosquitoes didn't bother us that bad - except for Lost Lake. We forgot to set up the tent before dusk. Big mistake! Three elk strode by at Jasper - between our car and the one in front. I could only see up to their knees. I really loved the campsite at the Netting River, though - as a warm spring feeds the babbling brook - so peaceful there.
Canada look so wonderful. i would like to visit this beautiful place. Thanks for this info.
I enjoyed your tour of Canada, would love to see it in person. Congratulation on your LotD and top Lens and Purple Star.
WOW ! Congrats on LOTD ! Repeat visit here after a many days.
Just got back from a trip to Nova Scotia, which is just beautiful. We didn't do the Cabot trail this time but want to go back soon. Nice lens!
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@anonymous: It really is nice to see the change of scenery across the country.
Drove from Alberta to Nova Scotia a few years back. Was sooo much fun. Lots of interesting people and beautiful scenery. Thanx for the tour.
We haven't been on the Cabot Trail, and would love to visit it.
I really would like to visit thunder bay or cape breton, awesome lens!
Beautiful lens! I've never been to Canada but have relatives in Ontario and really would like to visit them some day. Would also love to visit Prince Edward Island, if only for the Anne of Green Gables association!
I'd love to visit Canada!
Interesting lens on great Canada spots.
Nice lens, eh
Great lens! I visited Toronto last year and took a day trip to the Niagara Falls. The other places on your list look so beautiful! I hope to visit some of them some day
Nice Canadian destinations, enjoyed reading your lens.
need to go to france!
Great places i would like to see these all wonder full places
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@crbphotography: Oh, I'm excited for you! I so want to go back to the Cabot Trail and spend some quantity time there. Have a great time!
Great lens. I am going to the Cabot Trail and Charlottetown this Friday. Your pictures of Cape Breton is getting me excited about my trip. My favorite two places in Canada are Victoria, BC and Gros Morne National Park in Newfoundland.
Watching the tides rise and fall in the Bay of Fundy has to be one of my favourite. I believe it was recently rated as one of the wonders of the world.
Stayed in Toronto a few times visiting friends, so visited Niagara Falls, but favourite place would have to be the Rockies in winter. Incredibly cold, but fantastic scenery, especially around Lake Louise. Who could forget lazing in the hot springs at Banff two days before Christmas while the snow falls.
Sometimes I forget how vast the landscape of Canada really is, thank you for rejoicing it in me! I'd love to travel and see the six I haven't (I've seen the falls)
I wish I could see some of these seven wonderful places during my lifetime.
Thanks for the lens, I lived in Canada for a couple of years, I can say Mont Tremblant in Quebec and Grouse Mountain in Vancouver are both places to visit without a doubt.
Thanks for the great lens about my home and native land. As it turns out, I have seen most of those places.
There are so many natural wonders in this wonderful country that I am impressed that you could narrow your list down to only 10.
Great Lens!!! I have only been to Toronto but I am interested in exploring the rest of such a diverse country.
I've never been to Canada. It still my dreamed vacation.
Vancouver is an amazing city with such diversity of people and things to do. It's shiny "blue" buildings give the city a distinct character. I may not ever make it to Canada again, but I'm glad Vancouver was how I experienced Canada.
Wow, persians look delicious! :-P Great lens.
will definitely be referring to this lens and one resource when I travel to Canada next year!
Great suggetions! looking forward to cover these places that you have mentioned in this article!
Great travel suggestions for Canada. I've been to 3 of yours so far. Guess I better start packing! Thanks
I heard about Niagara Falls many times, want to see once in my lifetime at least.
Need to see Jasper.
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@cao2fine: I once flew into Manitoulin in the winter, talk about a snowy nightmare. LOL
I'm in the US and have only done a little bit of traveling into Canada. I have friends in Espanola, and have been to Manitoulin Island and other areas nearby. The scenery you show in these pictures is amazing. Thanks for sharing.
Fantastic lens !
Great lens. I want, to go to London.
Very cool. It's an enormous country. Unfortunately since the vast majority of us live within 100 miles (166 km) of the US border, most of us experience only very little of it. Thanks.
Great Lense! Canadian girl here. LOVE WINTER!!! We have traveled mostly on the East Coast, the West is on the to do list. Many Blessings
Cheers
Grace
Great Lense! Canadian girl here. LOVE WINTER!!! We have traveled mostly on the East Coast, the West is on the to do list. Many Blessings
Cheers
Grace
Nice work.
Jasper is the only good one that I like and I've been to them all. Should have put Montreal, Quebec City, Yukon, NWT. Nunavut, B.C.
I adore Canada and really enjoyed reading your lens! xx
As a teenager I used to go with my Mom to the Zotos hair show in Niagra Falls every year and the Canadian side was always my favorite! Several years ago my Husband and I were fortunate enough to visit Banff and go dog sledding ... it was incredible. It was gorgeous. Your lens is great and very informative, nice job :)
Oh, I love your lens and I love Canada. I am an American(Ohio) that has travelled extensively in 9 provinces of your country from PEI to BC and I love it all. I recommend seeing Banff the most though.
Your pictrures are absolutely beautiful. I am a tropical person but definitely want to add Canada to my bucket list. But only in the summer. I can't take winters anywhere north of the southern US. Great lens.
@PromptWriter: Fair enough. It'll be worth your time to visit.
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@brando87: Thanks for your comment brando. I did not "forget" about Newfoundland. We never made it there so it could not be included. This lens is based on my two trips mentioned in the intro. Had we made it to Newfoundland I am sure it would have made it in my list. I hope to some day make it back to the East coast and to Newfoundland.
Good Lens, however I'm always disappointed when sites about Canada forget about Newfoundland. It has two UNESCO world heritage sites (L'anse aux meadows where the vikings landing in about the year 1000 and Gros Mourne National Park). It also is the site of the oldest continually inhabited english speaking city in North America (St. John's). Finally, there's signal hill - the site where the first transatlantic wireless trasmission was sent from - a canadian national historic site.
I spent 4 days in Toronto few years ago and stopped at Niagara Falls on the way. I had a great experience and can't wait to go back! Ski trip to Quebec would be nice:)
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@perfectretreat: I would love to spend more time in BC it's too bad it takes so long to get there by vehicle or I would visit more often. Sounds like you had a lovely wedding.
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@newbizmau: Well it is definitely warm in southern Ontario during and Alberta during the summer months.
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@GeniePark: Very green for sure, mostly white in the winter if we are lucky. ;)
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@BlissGlutenFree: The ferry must have been something special. The Cabot Trail is so beautiful I can't recommend it enough.
Nice lens. I am Canadian, live in Ontario and I have been to almost all of these places. I haven't seen the bridge between PEI and New Brunswick yet, but I did take the ferry once across the straight there- before the bridge was built. I also have not seen the Cabot Trail.
I would love to visit Canada some day. It looks very green, which I like.
Canada seems such a lovely country!
I live in the Southern U.S. The weather is a little windy and cold today at about 50 degrees. Most Canadians would probably say that's warm but I like the warm sunshine days. I really want to visit Canada but only when its warm so I can really enjoy it.
I would love to see Niagara Falls.
wonderful places, love them
Very inspirational. Thanks!
I've still got a lot to see! Nice lens.
Ya Canada. I live in BC but always wanted to travel and see more of this beautiful country
I am native from Ontario. I love Canada. I lived every where in the world but hey ! I am Canadian.
My favorite province is BC but I like them all.
Here on the Gulf Islands it is special. I got married at the Top of the World on our property. BC is for you to discovered don't miss it...cheers !
Nice lens here. Am taking a tour of top lenses. This is one of them. I like it.
Love Canada and wish I could see more. Thanks for the suggestions.
Aw, shucks, you missed Vancouver island :-)
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@Zut Moon: I didn't care for Halifax (dark, dark and industrial) or Montreal (got sick there, all the one ways crazy) and we bypassed Calgary on this trip.
Remember this is based on my two trips. You should definitely make a lens about your recommendations though, sounds fab.
Newfoundland is definitely on our list of "To Visit" and I know I will love it.
OK ... we got a problem ,... what about Halifax, Quebec City, Montreal, Calgary ... 4 of Canada's best cities ....
What about the beaches in PEI, the fishing villages and moose in Newfoundland ... if you have never been to Newfoundland, you have no idea what you are missing ...
Good lens but you gotta check out more ...like you say, it's a BIG COUNTRY .... trust me ... you need to visit Newfoundland !!!
Nice looking lens. Thanks
very good lens with good images and information...And canada is my dream contry, I hope one day i get a chance to visit the city...
very good lens with good images and information...And canada is my dream contry, I hope one day i get a chance to visit the city...
You certainly live in amazing country. I hope I get a chance to visit it one day...
Thank you for sharing. This lens is superb !!
Thanks for sharing. I didn't about Confederation Bridge at all.
Canada is on my dream holiday/emigration destination list. Very nice lens with good information and images.
I have been to the east side of Canada and I loved it. It is a beautiful Country.
Great lens Thanks Canada rocks!
Stanley Park in Vancouver, Canada
Niagara Falls on the Canadian side is a lot better than the American side. The Cabot Trail looks like a nice hike. I'd also love to see the tar pits and dinosaur skeletons in the Badlands. Great lens!
First of all, I loved the story of the sleeping giant! Secondly, I've got a passport, now, which I haven't had for years and visiting Canada is tops on my list. I'll be referring back to this page, for sure!
I would love to travel and see the beauty of Canada!
Beautiful places in Canada Nice Lens.Thanks for sharing!!Squid liked
Nice lens! The Canadian Rockies of Alberta are fantastic! I've only visited a small section of it. I did not know that the Badlands existed there as well. Thanks for the great info.
I would also consider Victoria, BC (on July 1st Canada Day) - had a great time there. One of my favorite cities in Canada.
Great lens! Love Niagra falls
This is a great lens, thank you. Banff and Lake Louise are two of my favorite Canadian destinations.
I consider myself lucky to be a Canadian, and fortunate to have gotten married in Niagara Falls!
nice places to visit.... I love Lake Louise.. beautiful place.
I love this lens!
I'm a Canadian and visiting within your country is a great idea.
I'm a Canadian and I can't believe that I have seen so little! Must do something about that! Thanks for the nudge.
Beautiful lens with wonderful places to visit all over Canada! I would love to see them all :)
I've only been to Niagara!
I'd love to see the Falls, great picks, lovely!!!! blessed....
So far I've only made it to the Falls and Jasper on your great list!
I'd have to put Long Beach/Tofino at one end as a must see, and the quintessential Peggy's Cove on the other coast. Bene to both!
Thanks, great places to visit.
Enjoyed your lens and I love to travel. I had a dream of traveling everywhere every year at vacation time! Canada is one of the places I'd love to travel to as a destination. Thanks!
I have actually been from one shore of Canada to the other and I love every little tiny grain of sand and dirt that make up this wonderful land of ours. Canada really is beautiful.
Thanks.This is just amazing.
Great lens!
I am from NB, but I live in ON. I have been to every province, but no Terrories yet. I been to Banff but not Jasper, that's were I want to go.I love Alberta it has so much to see. The Calgary zoo is better then Toronto zoo. When I went to TO zoo I told them that. WEM is the best. Its West Edmonton Mall, it has about everything 2 mini golf,skating rink,water park, amusement park,a ship.It did have 4 submarines @ one time, sea craven and sea lions that do tricks.It has over 8oo stores, 110 places to eat , shooting range, driving range,a hotel and across the street an Inn ,it has so much more. If you ever go there check it out.
As far west to I been is Salmon Arms BC. My younger sister lives there. Canada is so beautiful and theres a lot of friendly people, I lived in SK and Moose Jaw is my far. city. The people will go out of their for you.
Great lens with some really nice photos! Canada is so beautiful, and so vast...
Great Lens - I live a couple of hours outside Thunder Bay. I love the story of the 'Sleeping Giant' - thanks for sharing!
My husband and I flew from Dallas-Ft Worth to Calgary, Alberta, Canada one year for a business meeting in Banff. It was absolutely beautiful. The Rocky Mountains are so beautiful in Canada. We visited Lake Louise and the water was a deep turquoise color. We also visited some glaciers much like one of your pictures here. It was a great trip that we both enjoyed very much. Canada is definitely worth visiting, simply gorgeous! :)
I want to go to Canada!
I spend as much time in Canada as I do in my home country, the United States. Wish I could spend even more time up there. Thanks for sharing some new places to visit.
I have not been to Canada yet, but Niagara Falls are very famous. Hope to see them soon.
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@brando87: Thanks!
@PromptWriter: Gros Morne National Park, Lanse Aux Meadows, Cape Spear, Signal Hill, just to name a few Newfoundland places of interest
I grew up travelling Canada in a trailer. Family trips included the East Coast (my grandmother grew up on Ãles de la Madeleine) and driving out West to Alberta to see other family. I've been at least through every province and territory in Canada and can honestly say we have some of the most beautiful scenery in North America (yep been through most of the US as well). Great list of nice places. I have a few lenses written on my area and would highly recommend a trip through Ontario's wine region for a getaway.
I live in Ohio, so I have been to Niagara Falls (both sides) several times. And on work trips, I was lucky enough to be able to spend time in Toronto (I went to the castle and the zoo there, as well as shopping) and also to Banff (sp?) National Park and the Olympic Village in Calgary. I loved every minute of my Canadian explorations - and you have now added to my list of places to see!
The last time my family went to Canada we went to Niagara Falls. It was a breath taking view. Now I know some more places to go the next time we visit. thanks.
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@Keeah: We never got to Newfoundland otherwise I'm sure there would definitely be something from there. I'm hoping the next time we make it to the East cost that we will be able to make it there.
I loved the Cabot Trail. I did that as a road trip but I'd love to return and stay in a cottage along there. I also think many places in Newfoundland would make great additions to this list. Perhaps I need to do my own LENS for that.
I live in Saskatchewan and love to travel. I haven't spent much time in Eastern Canada. Maybe I'll do a lens on the scenic places in Western Canada. I've been to Jasper National Park --- BEAUTIFUL
I live in Nova Scotia, but I love PEI. I've been there 4 times and i'm going again this year!
I really enjoyed this lens! When young our family travelled the length and breadth of Canada many times. When I got married my husband and I enjoyed travelling also so we travelled around in Canada even more (plus a few other places of course). One of my most exciting experiences was on Maid of the Mist at Niagara Falls. (see my lens if you like). I wish that I was an angel and I would bless this fine lens.
I toured a bit of Canada in 2002 with my girls. So much more to see. Blessed.
i love visiting canada; montreal is my favorite city, but i do love toronto as well. the falls are so incredible; can't wait to see more of these spots.
Two years ago we took a driving trip from Toronto to Halifax. It was gorgeous. I was especially taken with the beauty of New Brunswick. Our only regret was that we didn't have time to swing through PEI - I hear it's phenomenal.
I would like to visit these places specially Niagra Falls.
I've always wanted to visit the Niagara Falls - at least once in my life before I die. I've been interested in these falls when I saw the movie...
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I live in Canada and I have not traveled much, this made me realize I need to. Good ideas and places to visit.
My kids and I adore Canada!! We visited Alberta a few years back and fell in love with the country! We visited Edmonton. Calgary and of course Banff! Bathing in the hot springs in Banff with the mountains in view was a fabulous experience we will never forget!
Mucky .... my lovely wife ... do you travelling to Canada Honey ? ... I said that to my hunny bunny sweety ... after read this great lenses
Great lens
Great lens Niagara Falls was my favorite.
i am not happy just by living in my little bubble i want to explore more of canada your content really gave me some nice options
Great Lens! I LOVE CANADA! The friendliest mono-toned people in the world.
I visited Kakabeka Falls every time I drove west from Toronto it is an amazing view and not far from there is the halfway point for the trans Canada highway.
There are so many wonderful places to see in Canada. The ones listed are only a small sampling. We have rain forest, desert, glaciers, mountains, plains, wild life, and urban culture. It's so true that it's impossible for one person to experience it all. There is truly something for everyone here.
I love visiting Canada. On my wish list is Jasper National Park and the Nova Scotia area. Thanks for all of these great travel destination recommendations. I am overdue for a trip to beautiful Canada.
I have never been in Canada, but i would like to go there some day. Canada is beautiful country.
Well the Canada is apart from cold country weather wise also great tourist spot. Your post certainly shows that. I am sure there are more places in Canada to see also.
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@m24bm24: I am definitely going to make a note for that pizza place. Ah, yes, the donair. Been a long time since I have had one of those. Real poutine too. I'm surprised not all places in Canada make good poutine.
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@m24bm24: It is definitely one of my favorite places and definitely want to spend more time there.
Vancouver Island. I hate a eco tour kyaking trip there and it changed my life!
This is such a fascinating lens!!!! I found it so full of useful informative information. Thank you for sharing this with us...
@JoshK47: Gotta get a double-double and a cruller into you ;-) You definitely gotta come down to anywhere in Pictou County in Nova Scotia, We've got the best pizza in the world! Or Canada at least =P Also try a donair, It's a Canadian specialty lol. Maybe some poutine while you're here... I'm big on food, I've got tons of suggestions for anyone lol... There's a lens I could write about, Canadian cuisine ^_^ Be back later hehe
Heh, Almost didn't think I'd see the Cabot Trail in the list =P I love Canada, I could never live anywhere else, especially outside of Nova Scotia, I'm here to stay =)
I have never been to Canada but I would love to go there soon.
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@JoshK47: LOL, I'm not surprised. There is practically a Tim Horton's on every corner and in every small town. We have a population of only 30,000 and I can think of at least four locations close to me.
I need to take a visit there one of these days - relatively close for some international travel, and absolutely gorgeous landscapes. Also heard the food is pretty good, too... keep hearing about Tim Horton's...
What a beautiful place, absolutely mesmerizing!
I want to go to Canada someday. Thanks for these great tips!
Canada is beautiful and looks like there are a lot of interesting things to do there.. I live in Texas and would love to travel north and see our northern states and Canada in the near future
I'm from British Columbia, but haven't been further than Toronto. Niagara Falls was stunning. Great lens for future reference.
Niagara Falls is so great. I was there a few years ago
Canada, the beautiful indeed!
Wonderful choices for must see places in Canada. I would still piker visits me of them, but Newfoundland is my next stop.the only province I have not yet been to. Blessed.
I've spent a lot of time in Fredericton, NB, which I absolutely adore. I have a soft spot for friendly people, and Maritimers are the nicest of all Canadians.
When it comes to Canadian cities, there is nothing like Montreal.
I would love to visit these places you listed that's why I included this your lens to my new lens Health and Freedom - True Wealth For All. Hope you find time to visit and comment on it.
The Hopewell Rocks look AMAZING!! I have heard a lot about them before!
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@Sarasota: We saw Vancouver from the mainland but never made it on the island. We didn't want to pay the crazy fee to take the RV across. Next time we might rent a car.
ever been to Vancouver? My fiancé and I would love to get married there!!
Great lens, great choice of locations! Love it!
Really great lens! Always wanted to visit Canada, and this lens makes me want to go there even more!
Gorgeous and informative lens!
I really hope to get to Jasper one day! Happy April Fools
Can't wait to visit! Happy April Fool's Day! Blessed by a Squid Angel!
Came back to give this lens an April fools blessing!
I lived in Jasper for a year and a half, absolutely beautiful place.
I have been to just the other side of the border here from mn and been to niagara but i would really like to get to Banff it looks beautiful there.
beautiful places I want to see them all
Confederation Bridge .. but if possible i really would like to experience the adventure in visiting all of those listed
This looks AMAZING! I've always wanted to go to Canada and explore! Actually hoping to go later this year. Thanks for the great pictures and wonderful info! :)
I love Niagara Falls :)
It is so beautiful there. I was looking at the Comment's and I noticed mukunda22 mentioned the health care system taking care of it's own. He is so right. Beautiful lens..
I love our precious country!! Go Canada!!
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@puerdycat lm: I did not know that! I hope you can make it back to Kakabeka some day. Thunder Bay was actually a twin city: Port Arthur and Fort William and they amalgamated in 1970 a year after I was born (I'm a FW girl, LOL).
Didja know that Chicagoans see a lot of Canada? Your link to Kakabeka falls got my attention, having seen it--early 50s--when we still said Port Arthur rather than Thunder Bay. Thanks bunches!
Canada has it all--including a Health Care system that takes care of her people!
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This is a beautiful and well documented lens. Blessed by the Travel BucketList Angel. It will be featured on my angel lens: travel-bucketlist-angel.
cool lens, i love the Canadian Rockies
I'll be doing a lens on Saltspring Island and another on Victoria when I go up to visit my family in a couple of months. Also must see places, in my opinion!
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I like the bridge. Halfway across you feel a bit lost in the middle of the water.
Beautiful lens! It makes me so proud to be a Canadian! I had thought of doing my own must-sees in Canada and now I will for sure. A few of my personal favorites are Toronto, Kingston, Ottawa and Niagara Falls Ontario, Quebec City, Shediac New Brunswick and pretty much all of PEI. When I finally do my own lens, I'll definitely be linking to this terrific lens to share the Canadian love! :-)
Great lens. I've only been to Winnipeg and Montreal.
I've not been to Banf but I would love to visit there. I have heard tonnes of awesome stuffs about it!
Hi! This is the type of lens I like, it is informational, great pictures and info
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Amazing images and mouthwatering locations. Thanks for sharing this on Squidoo.
Great Lens; lensrolled with my Canadian Geography Quiz, and Greater Toronto Area Lenses :)
both my and my husbands grandparents came from Canada we so want to live there soon but if we can't figure it all out for sure want to visit some wonderful areas this is a wonderful lens a fav and sharing.
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@WebIsFun: I imagine it would be less crowded although we found a lot of the places we went to if we went before 10:00 it was only spotted. By lunch they were crawling with people.
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