Top nature destinations to visit in Canada

Canada’s beauty from east to west is stunning and incredibly scenic. Although the world is slowly getting back to normal, some air travel is still restricted due to the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Don’t worry, there’s always a good time for some of the best road trips in Canada.

If you already live in Canada, you know that this country is worth exploring and has amazing natural sites that attract millions of tourists and adventurers from all over the world. 

If you’re coming from a foreign country, you’ll want to make sure you get an international driver’s license for Canada so you can drive from coast to coast and visit every destination on your way. 

Now let’s take a look at some of the top nature tourism spots that you must visit in Canada!

Canada is easily considered one of the top tourist destinations on earth with its diverse natural wonders and amazing outdoor destinations.

 If you are an adventure and travel lover, then you must know that Canada is a fantastic place for road trips, hiking and adventures. There is a specific reason why this country has the second largest and most extensive beaches in the world.

With Canada’s beautiful, vast and largely unpopulated land, there are many incredible nature trails and roads that you can take to explore around. 

Isn’t that what a road trip across Canada is all about? If you love to travel and explore new sites, you’ll find plenty of things to do in Canada. Let’s take a look at some of the top nature spots to visit in the Great White North

1. Niagara Falls

Among all the waterfalls in the world, Niagara Falls of Ontario is known as one of the most iconic waterfalls.

 This waterfall is a combination of 3 separate waterfalls along the Canadian-American border – Horseshoe Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and American Falls.

 The sprawling Niagara Falls plunges 20% of all the world’s fresh water into a massive, 57 meter high, lake.

Niagara Falls is not the largest waterfall in the world, and the Canadian Horseshoe Falls is the most powerful waterfall in North America.

 If you are viewing the falls up close from a helicopter with an aerial view or a tour boat with a cliffside view from Fallsview Casino, you can still enjoy and witness the divine beauty of this extraordinary waterfall.

A scheduled day boat tour will give you an amazing view of the falls and expect you to get wet. Especially at night when floodlights illuminate the falling water in colorful mists and splashes. 

If you’re a more curious traveler, you can head north to Niagara Falls to explore the 99-acre Botanical Gardens on the Niagara Parkway. Restaurants, shops, casinos are also available in the area.

 Also, you won’t want to miss the spectacular panoramic view of Niagara Falls from the Skylon Tower’s revolving deck. This should be part of your top 10 places to visit in Canada.

2. Cabot Trail

Without a doubt, in Canada, the Cabot Trail is the greatest road trip ever. Here’s what you’ll love about the 300-kilometer highway on Cape Breton Island. 

First of all, it hugs the coast; Hence, you can expect spectacular sea views. Then you’ll find some incredible hikes on the island, as well as the Skyline Trail. And finally, the Cabot Trail is well-known for artisans.

Artisan Road Trips focuses on Canadian road trips, particularly tourism in Nova Scotia. With a blend of Celtic and Acadian friendliness and hospitality, this road trip destination is incredible.

 Here you will get good weather in summer. So, you can venture there this time of the year. But in October you can see the fall.

3. Banff National Park

Banff National Park was established in Alberta in 1885, and is the oldest national park in Canada, and if you travel there, you can experience some of the most beautiful scenery in Canada. It is indeed one of the famous places in Canada.

 You can enjoy the natural beauty here throughout the year. Tourists and travelers can enjoy Banff’s spectacular scenery in a number of ways.

The Banff Gondola is popular among tourists. On the one hand, it offers a soothing 8-minute ride to the top of Sulfur Mountain. Visitors can enjoy beautiful views of the Bow River Valley and the Banff 7,500-foot mountain.

 On the other hand, more adventurous travelers may prefer to hike one of Alberta’s spectacular 80 trails, such as ‘The Great Divider’.

 It is basically for more experienced trekkers. Or a more moderate 3.6-mile hike to Rundle’s East End (EEOR) Trail, which is just as scenic.

There you can enjoy some outdoor activities. Like – during the summer season, you can enjoy hiking, biking, fishing and soaking in the area’s hot springs.

 During winter from December to March, Banff National Park transforms into a winter sports wonderland for hikers and tourists.

4. Icefields Parkway

Most people sometimes describe this place as the most scenic highway in the world. The Icefield Parkway stretches 232 kilometers over the Canadian Rockies, connecting the towns of Jasper and Banff. 

You can frequently enjoy over 100 ancient glaciers, waterfalls cascading over dramatic cliffs and turquoise lakes nestled in remote valleys. 

Recommended stops are Crowfoot Glacier, Lake Louise, Bow and Peyto Lakes, and Sunwapta and Athabasca Falls and the Columbia Icefield. The best time to go there is from June to September.

5. Churchill

This snowy place in Manitoba is known as the polar bear capital of the world. 

If you like the cold region and want to see some polar bears, you can visit Wapusk (Cree for ‘white bear’) National Park in late February and experience the freezing tundra lands with some 3-month-old polar bear cubs. For the first time with their mother. 

Or you can travel there in late October or early November to witness the migration of thousands of polar bears that roam the area.

From the safety of the tundra vehicles you can also keep an eye on the mighty polar bears that will bring you through the snowy tundra terrain. 

You can enjoy great spots to kayak and snorkel with migrating beluga whales. It is definitely one of the best places in Canada for couples to visit. You will have a date with polar bears!

6. Sea and Sky Highway

The Sea to Sky Highway connects Vancouver to Whistler. The distance is less than two hours. Nevertheless, it offers West Coast views depicting this region in British Columbia. 

If you are planning to go there and take a trip, you must know the popular places worth stopping. 

They are – Whytecliffe Park in West Vancouver, Britannia Mine Museum (great for kids), and Shannon Falls (BC’s third largest waterfall).

The Sea to Sky Gondola is undoubtedly a must visit with its beautiful views and suspension bridge. Then you can head towards Squamish before reaching Whistler. 

July to September is the best time to visit there as this is Vancouver’s dry season.

7. Pacific Rim National Park

Pacific Rim National Park is another great tourist attraction located in British Columbia, Canada. 

The famous long beach of this place lures tourists and backpackers with surreal views of Long Beach’s pristine coastline, complemented by lush green forests and the towering peaks of misty mountains.

If you love walking around the beach, you’ll find your little piece of paradise on the 10 mile beach retreat at the southern end of Wickaninish Beach.

 During the winter season, even serious surfers come to challenge the 26 feet high wave.

But to enjoy it to the fullest, it is advisable to visit the Pacific Rim between June and September.

 Episode activity will be at its peak during that time. Being away from the attractions of the park, it will be convenient if you have a car when going there. 

Pacific Rim National Park has plenty for tourists to try, whether you like to wander along the beach or hike a trail in the forest.

8. Whistler

Whistler in British Columbia is Canada’s world-famous ski village. Standing at the foot of Mount Whistler and Mount Blackcomb, this international winter sports arena is the largest in North America and co-hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.

These massive mountains have some of the best skiing and boarding slopes on earth, and all the winter sports you can’t miss here! 

The village offers a wide range of accommodation from mid-range lodges to high-end luxury resorts. The area has many restaurants, shops and galleries to delight tourists.

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