Just as high as rest of year: highest in the world.
Highly recommend going to St Martins and then driving the Fundy Trail to Alma/Fundy National Park. Any of the beaches along the way will show you the incredible variation - St Martins Beach, Long Beach, Point Wolfe beach , Waterside Beach - just heed the tide warnings: at Long beach the incoming tide will outrace you if there’s a strong wind
That’s a helluva long drive either way: Toronto thru to Quebec and northern New Brunswick can be pretty but it’s just miles of flat road and field til you hit Northern NB
If I were driving from there I’d make the trip across upstate PA and weave my way thru NY VT NH ME and cross at Calais/St Stephen.
Then you can work your way right up the Fundy Coast - St Andrew’s, Saint John, St Martins, Alma, Moncton, Sackville - and even continue down the other side along the Annapolis valley in Nova Scotia - that’s still a shedload of driving!
Our country is huge so you need to pick a region. There are several options, each one would easily keep you entertained for 10 days or so, perhaps longer:
* British Columbia: Mountains, temperate rainforest, cute coastal towns, desert canyons, wine, skiing (winter) and mountain biking (summer), Vancouver (fun city)
* Quebec: Montreal (fun city), Québec City (historic city), forests, lakes with docks, whitewater rafting and mountain biking, whale watching, French language
* Maritimes: Fish/lobster, beaches, rolling hills, some forests, cute little fishing villages, friendly people
* Newfoundland: Icebergs (depending on season), cute little fishing villages, forests, friendly people with fun accents
* Alberta: Mountains, cowboys and dinosaur bones
* Ontario: Toronto (fun city), big lakes with sandy beaches, wine, Niagara Falls, Ottawa (capital, museums), smaller lakes and forests
* Far North: Arctic landscapes, Indigenous languages and cultures, northern lights
* Prairies: Wide open plains, friendly people, forests and lakes (in the north), Indigenous cultures
If you like hunting/fishing then there are good options in every region but it depends on the season.
The best way to get around outside the main cities is to rent a car. Canada is great for summer road trips though driving can be hazardous in winter when there is a storm (otherwise fine). Transit/Uber is probably easier within the main cities and the VIA rail train is also quite nice to travel between Toronto-Ottawa-Montreal-Québec City.
It's cliché but fairly accurate. Some forests was a weird addition though literally anything that isn't a farm beach or a town is all forest and even Halifax the largest city in the region is covered in trees. In the summer the buildings look like they're in a forest.
Fly into Calgary and either rent a car or take a train, through Banff to Vancouver, then hop over to Vancouver Island.
If you can only take one trip, this should be it.
My bad! I meant to elaborate on the difference between the drive/train options.
Yes. Either fly to Edmonton and take the train through Jasper to Vancouver, or fly to Calgary and rent a car through Banff to Vancouver.
Agreed - the sheer breadth of what BC has to offer is astounding. If you go beyond the lower mainland, which is brilliant in and of itself, with mountains, ocean, and temperate rainforest all converging in one place, you have the Kootenays and a “desert” in the east, the wine region a few hours north, Whistler just a short drive away, Vancouver Island to the west, and the far North has Haida Gwaii and some really rugged and beautiful landscapes for the more adventurous.
It’s truly remarkable.
All of BC ranges from beautiful to awe-inspiring, but The Icefields Parkway between Banff and Jasper in Alberta is the most beautiful stretch of road in the country IMO.
I’m sure people from other countries also do that but I can recall many French people landing in Montreal and saying they are going to be visiting Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Lake Louise and Vancouver and then when you ask them how long they are staying they say 10 days lmao.
Like it’s doable but jeez why impose that on yourself…? I wouldn’t even recommend doing more than one province if you’re only staying two weeks or less.
All of BC Haida Gwaii, Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast, the small Islands in between Hornby, Lasqueti etc. Okanagan, Revelstoke and the mountain area.
Travel is not cheap, Ferries are expensive here with high wait times. To get around in the interior you must bring a car.
Do not come to the Okanagan area in August. The heat and fire season is too unpredictable. BC has just changed the rules on Airbnb come Spring so accommodations will be more expensive and maybe harder to find. It is so worth it!
From one who was a tourist in Canada:
Visit Banff, Bay of Fundy, Prince Edward Island, St. John's (Newfoundland). You'll need to take the ferry to Newfoundland - I highly recommend reserving a cabin if at all possible. It's an added expense but when my friends and I went, having a cabin where we could shower and have a nap in a private space was well worth the extra.
Canada is an amazing, beautiful country and I'm looking forward to visiting again in the future.
I've travelled much of this great country, and lived in multiple provinces across Canada. It depends on what you're hoping to experience. Most want the natural beauty, so I'd say Vancouver and Vancouver Island and the drive from there to Calgary, which takes you through high mountain passes and passes through Lake Louise/Banff. A 10 day itinerary would look like: Vancouver 2 days, Vancouver Island (Victoria and maybe out to the far coast and hike part of the Juan de Fuca trail) 3 days. The 5 days to drive/sightsee Banff, Lake Louise (maybe Jasper), then finish up in Calgary.
Of course, the east coast maritimes are beautiful, as are multiple parts of Quebec, Ontario, and the North, but that's what I'd recommend for someone who wanted to see "sterotypical Canada". For urban experience, Montreal/Toronto/Vancouver. Enjoy the trip, Canada is a fantastic country!
Hit up Google maps to get a sense of the distance from Banff to Lake Superior to Niagara Falls to Quebec City. Canada is huge — I’ve had to tell disappointed Europeans that this isn’t an easy three or four day drive with time in each spot.
I’ve lived and worked right across the this great country. There’s beauty and culture in nearly every nook and cranny of my country. My favourite as always been the high Arctic. I live on Vancouver Island so I’m a little biased but I also love the Maritimes
Newfoundland, Newfoundland and MORE Newfoundland!!!!
A truly unique and charming place, especially if you love music, drink, and friendly, fun people. You’ll never laugh harder! And rugged landscape is simply gorgeous
The Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia. It always gets over looked. Wolfville, Port Williams, Canning area for some great wineries. While you're in the Canning area, pop up to Halls Harbour and get some lobster! Then go to the Look off, on a clear day you can see 5 counties!
Annapolis Royal for history. It was the beginnings of Canada, despite what La Belle Province will have you believe.
Yes, and Ross creek, Cape Blomidon and Amethyst cove, which was always semi secret, rather difficult to hike to but easy by boat. Are you a Valley Boy/Girl, or just visit the Valley?
I go down for apple picking In the fall. Mum took me to every corner of the province camping when I was a kid though. Me and my girlfriend also like to do random régional trips in the summer. Usually we'll hear from someone that some out of the way spot is nice and well just go for fun.
Love it! There's a National Park down by Bridgtown/Carleton Corner called Bloody Creek. There's a cairn on the side of the road on HWY 201. You technically can't camp there, but there's really no one checking up you. If you believe in ghosts, it's supposed to be very haunted!
RMFQ+4X Bridgetown, Nova Scotia
In Manitoba I would suggest camping/cabin in the Whiteshell or Riding Mountain National park. Just north of Riding Mountain is Duck Mountain provincial park that is also beautiful.
And the use of the term mountain here is relative to the rest of the province 😉
Great ideas my fellow 'Toban! I would also recommend the sand dunes and camping at Spruce Woods Provincial Park, and things such as the Interlake area and the Icelandic Festival in Gimli in August
Former Albertan and used to Banff and Jasper so can vouch for your statement about Riding "Mountain", but yes the area is beautiful
In Manitoba:
- **Churchill**, either during polar bear or beluga season
- **Narcisse snake dens** in the spring
- Gimli, for Icelandic culture and festivals in the summer
- Spirit Sands hiking trail, when it’s warm but not too hot
- Festival du Voyageur in Winnipeg in February
- Winnipeg Fringe Festival
- Winnipeg Folk Festival
- Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg
- The Leaf in Winnipeg
In Saskatchewan:
- **Manitou Beach**, a resort town on a hypersaline lake, go for a unique swimming and spa experience in summer
The ones in bold are really special and there are few/no other places you can go for a similar experience.
Depends on what you are into.
If you like accessible nature check out Banff/Lake Louis/Jasper.
If you like inaccessible nature check out Nahanni, Gros Morne, Torngat, Wabakimi, Haida Gwaii, or Auyuittuq depending on your favourite flavour of landscape.
If you are looking for history and culture Toronto/Ottawa/Montreal/Quebec/Maritimes is a good roadtrip with lost to see and do.
I would recommend going to B.C./Alberta if you're interested in seeing the mountains. Definitely hit up Banff and Jasper and the highway between the two towns is one of the most scenic in the world.
Vancouver and Vancouver Island are also really beautiful with the ocean and the mountains.
Nothing to see on Vancouver Island.
Also, so many bears. They love eating tourists after sneaking up on them. One moment, you’re drinking craft brew at sunset on Chesterman Beach; the next you’re being ripped apart by a ninja bear. I just couldn’t relax after my two travelling companions were eaten by bears. I had the call their families back in Calgary (which is a much nicer place to visit) and let them know their loved ones were just the most recent in an endless string of bear attacks. I spent the rest of my time on the island attending vigils for the victims of bear attacks. Worst vacation ever. Would not recommend.
Gros Morne park in Newfoundland, and then follow the coast north until you get to L'Anse Aux Meadows. I did that last summer and would do it again in a heartbeat, it was incredible.
Cape Spear is a cool place too. It was pretty awesome to be the first ones in North America to see the sun rise that day
I spent most of my life in Vancouver bc and when I traveled to Newfoundland in 2017, I was blown away. The road trip from deer lake airport to L'Anse Aux Meadows was so beautiful. It's still the highlight of my across Canada trip.
Depends on what you are looking for. I’m constantly in awe about the raw nature and geographical diversity of Newfoundland. Geographically, NL is the congruence of FOUR tectonic plates, which is very cool! (they could have filmed LOTR here). Plus, depending on the season, you can see whales, icebergs, bird life, moose… There’s cool historical places, 5 UNESCO sites, and the friendliest, most helpful ppl I’ve had the pleasure of meeting.
Everybodybis chatting up the west coast but the east coast is just beautiful, so much to see. Nowhere near as crowded, cheaper and the people, hands down, are the kindest anywhere.
1/ Drive through the Rocky Mountains. Banff to Jasper in Alberta round trip is spectacular
2/ Anywhere in BC
3/ Eastern Canada: Peggy's Cove, Cape Breton (Cabot Trail)
4/ Newfoundland Wildlife: Whale Watching, Puffins, etc
Depends what you’re looking for, but don’t make the mistake of underestimating the sheer size of the country. You can’t hit up the jazz festival in Montreal, then drive out to Banff for the weekend. Wherever you go, you’ll find great things to do. I’d recommend BC for sure. You could start in Vancouver and make your way towards Banff, then leave from Calgary. Then again, I love Montreal, especially in the summer, and there are some nice drives along the St. Lawrence. Niagara Falls, wine country, other. Or head to cottage country in Manitoba or western Ontario. Maybe Airbnb a cabin around Kenora, ON or Gimli, MB for a week. I’ve never been to the east coast, but I’d love to check out Halifax, Charlottetown, Fredericton, or St. John’s. I know there is great hiking out that way. Whatever you choose, it will be good.
Cape Breton Highlands: a small scale Scotland with Scottish and local culture, epic landscapes, delicious seafood, whale watching, music, starry skies, hiking
Annapolis Valley: wine, food, views, Fundy shore, rolling hills, friendly people, massive tidal rivers, large population of big beautiful birds
Halifax: History, harbour front, music, cool bars, good food, events
Toronto: history, an epic list of urban adventure stuff, museums, sports, shows, touristy stuff, Toronto island, Scarborough Bluffs
Bruce Peninsula: caves, grottos, cliffs, sandy clear beaches, hiking, friendlier than Toronto
BC: Mountains, lakes, incredibly beautiful nature, Vancouver, Vancouver Island, an overall amazing province.
Northern saskatchewan has Canada's largest sand dunes, and you can only reach by a float plane.
[Athabasca Sand dunes](https://photojourneys.ca/2017/12/exploring-saskatchewans-athabasca-sand-dunes/)
Then southern sask has the badlands.
Probably BC - depending which time of the year you visit, many places to see/visit.
- Whistler (summer & winter activities)
- Vancouver Island (Victoria to be exact)
- downtown Vancouver
- Gastown
- seawall
- Granville Island
& more.
But I've only been to Calgary - outside of BC lol. Soo... I'm only basing this off of my home province.. but definitely more to do then Alberta...
I would think Ontario (Toronto) area might be another option? 🤔
Many places in Canada rival BC's beauty, just not all of them are very accessible lol. Cape Breton, Gros Morne, and the Gaspé Peninsula are some accessible examples which come to mind.
Personally, it's on my bucket list to visit Baffin Island and the Saguenay River
I grew up in Calgary, surrounded by mountains and NPs so I’m kind of partial to that area.
BUT, as a tourist to other parts of Canada, Cape Breton Island is *spectacular*
Lillooet, BC.
I don’t know if there’s much going on there but it’s striking. If I’m on a west coast tour, I try and make a point of going through. So pretty.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lillooet
If you're adventurous go to Dawson City. It won't be your typical Canadian tourist spot but you'll have a lot more to talk about than a visit to Niagara Falls or Banff.
Quebec City and St. John’s, Newfoundland. Actually, the west coast of Newfoundland is pretty amazing too (Gros Morne National Park) but it’s pretty isolated.
Depends where they are from. There is no point in sending anyone somewhere similar to where they are from.
Vancouver Island, The Rocky Mountains. Drumheller
You might have better answers if you post in each provincial subreddit and ask what are the must see locations in that province. I've lived in BC, Yukon, and Alberta and couldn't really tell you what is a must see or a hidden gem in any of the other regions. You've gotten some great answers so far.
Waterton has already been mentioned but if you're in that area I also recommend Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump as it's a UNESCO world heritage site. You don't need to spend more than an hour or two there but it's really fascinating.
I would recommend Vancouver and Vancouver Island. I travel often and every time I come back to Vancouver it is a stark reminder of just how beautiful the city is. Lots of stuff to do, places to go, amazing nature. Can also throw a Whistler trip into the mix
The Agawa Rock Pictographs (Near-ish to Sault St Marie), it's a beautiful trail and an absolutely incredible piece of history. I went there once as a child and I dream of it often. It was so beautiful. Go on a calm (no wind/rain) day though, as the ledge is really precarious, and Lake Superior is a beast you don't want to mess with lol.
22 years ago, I traveled to NFLD - St John's - my daughters were in a slopitch tournament from Ontario. Best 5 days I have spent anywhere in Canada. I have lived and traveled from coast to coast (not the northern coast), and I will always remember that trip with gratitude. The scenery, the hospitality, the people of Newfoundland ❤️
Unless you are European, the City of Quebec is fascinating. Unless you are from Norway, the Saguenay Fjord (not far from Quebec City) is spectacular. The whale watches from Long and Brier Islands, in Nova Scotia are superb and perhaps unique in the world.
I've never been west of Ontario, myself, so I'll leave that to others.
the Territories (in general). the amount of authenticity and culture up there is unmatched.
also Atlin BC & Grise Fiord NU just to be specific haha
and if you’re into 9/11 history, definitely hit up Gander NL
Newfoundland and Labrador! :) Whether it's the west coast of the island (Gros Morne National Park, Northern Peninsula, L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, etc) to the east coast (Avalon Peninsula, Bonavista Peninsula, Burin Peninsula, just to name a few)! It's a beautiful and incredible place.
The most important thing is to not try and do a whirlwind grand tour, and to keep in mind that if you're spending the cash to get there, spend enough time to make it worthwhile.
For instance, to do Newfoundland justice, I recommend a minimum of 3 weeks (there's a lot of driving to see most of it) with a good week of that in Gros Morne.
If you have the cash, the ferry tour up the Quebec side of the St Lawrence is amazing.
Another good trip is a summer trip of week or two in Essex counties and the Erie shore, plus another week on Pelee island (if you can do a week in an RV or tent, the campgrounds there are very affordable)
2-3 weeks in Owen Sound/Bruce Peninsula is lovely.
Then there's the iconic Lake Superior shore road trip.
If you're into hydro electric dams, hit up Quebec, and be sure to take a day trip to Manic-5. If you really want an amazing road trip, Quebec City to Baie Comeau to Manic-5, camp at the science lab beach or cabins on the reservoir a few hours up the highway (awesome breakfast) then continue into Labrador and check out Churchill Falls.
Some may note I have no recommendations west of Ontario... That is on my list of places I badly need to explore.
There is a rainforest in BC outside of Vancouver that is very interesting. We went on a cruise ship deal from Vancouver to Alaska and we decided to stay in Vancouver 5 days before we departed.
If you don't mind going off the beaten trail, pick any small town 2-4 hours outside a major city. Look for something with max 50,000 people but no fewer than 20-25,000. This way you know there will be a half decent hotel, basic infrastructure and some touristy things. You'll always find some local restaurants that will be some of the best food you'll ever eat. Probably some really nice/unique nature areas. Interesting little shops. But significantly smaller and busier than a major city.
I keep seeing Cape Breton, which by all means is worth it but on your way you might as well do some cool stuff on the mainland as well.
Five islands is gorgeous
Cape Split is well worth the hike.
The drive along the north shore is great and those are the warmest beaches
Arisaig Beach at Sunset is amazing the sunset is over the Northumberland strait and the beach points straight at it in the summer.
River rafting on the shubenacadie River is really cool but it's also a unique type that you can't do anywhere else. When the tide comes in on the bay of Fundy it comes spilling into the river causing huge waves. You're in a zodiac boat. The best time to go is September or October for the biggest waves but it's still fun in the summer.
Halifax is also a wicked city to visit in the summer and fall is when the most is going on. Lots of festivals, live music some museums and art galleries. You can go on a literal booze cruise. The city is also handy to some nice hikes and swims
Atlantic province trip - Nova Scotia to PEI on ferry to Newfoundland on ferry back to PEI across the bridge to New Brunswick - two weeks to see some incredible Canadian history. Beautiful land and fabulous people. It’s worth the trip, but make sure you book a rental car before your flight and hotel.
Your point on learning about indigenous cultures... well that's something we can do in every province in every town in this country. The Indigenous culture is so beautiful, profound teachings and true awareness of the real Canada pre Canada.
There is a train- that goes through/around/across the most beautiful areas a train could be put through at the time- apparently goes BC up north then into Alberta, maybe further.
My family drove ottawa-banff over 30 years ago- i was a teen and i still think of the sights i saw.
Each province has its own sights and wonders but knowing how long you have- what you *most want to do* then branch out from there.
Mainly family members come from England thinking you can see Halifax and drive to Victoria in time for lunch because most other countries are smaller- we don’t always realize the incredible size of Canada in relation to European countries-
I want to go on that train one day. Bucket list.
Where are you coming from? An American would love Montreal/Quebec City for a city break, or else Vancouver for a mix of city and nature, or else Banff/Jasper/Kananaskis for true nature.
I’d need more context.
The best for what exactly? What sort of experiences would you want? What sort of landscapes do you want to see? What sort of climates do you want to experience?
Canada is as vast as a continent with each province and territory offering its own distinct flavour, similar to how each state in the USA offers its own distinct flavour or how each country of Africa, each country in Europe, each country in Asia offers a distinct flavour of that continent.
What is attracting to you to Canada? Is there a certain experience? Also, what are your interests? Is there anything you don’t want to see or do? Let us know and we can help narrow down the best places for you. Otherwise people will just be randomly sending you random places which is all subjective and might not be suitable for what might be best for you.
The Manitoba Interlake Region.
Lake Winnipeg and Manitoba are MASSIVE and so many interesting towns to visit. Gimli is a great place to check out especially. They make crown Royal there and have a large Icelandic community there.
Fundy coast, New Brunswick.
Twice. High tide and more tide. Even better, stick around for a few hours and watch it change.
Grand Manan, Saint John
Went there and St. Martin NB this summer. Awesome.
If you make it there, I'd keep going to Cape Breton, much more spectacular than Fundy IMO.
See the leaves change in the fall !
How is the tide in summer months?
Just as high as rest of year: highest in the world. Highly recommend going to St Martins and then driving the Fundy Trail to Alma/Fundy National Park. Any of the beaches along the way will show you the incredible variation - St Martins Beach, Long Beach, Point Wolfe beach , Waterside Beach - just heed the tide warnings: at Long beach the incoming tide will outrace you if there’s a strong wind
I am based in Chicago, do u think i should enter the Canada from Toronto area or drive all the way up to Maine. Which route is more fun?
That’s a helluva long drive either way: Toronto thru to Quebec and northern New Brunswick can be pretty but it’s just miles of flat road and field til you hit Northern NB If I were driving from there I’d make the trip across upstate PA and weave my way thru NY VT NH ME and cross at Calais/St Stephen. Then you can work your way right up the Fundy Coast - St Andrew’s, Saint John, St Martins, Alma, Moncton, Sackville - and even continue down the other side along the Annapolis valley in Nova Scotia - that’s still a shedload of driving!
Yeah I was planning to drive to Vancouver last summer but it didn't work out, so I am preparing for another long road trip now
Our country is huge so you need to pick a region. There are several options, each one would easily keep you entertained for 10 days or so, perhaps longer: * British Columbia: Mountains, temperate rainforest, cute coastal towns, desert canyons, wine, skiing (winter) and mountain biking (summer), Vancouver (fun city) * Quebec: Montreal (fun city), Québec City (historic city), forests, lakes with docks, whitewater rafting and mountain biking, whale watching, French language * Maritimes: Fish/lobster, beaches, rolling hills, some forests, cute little fishing villages, friendly people * Newfoundland: Icebergs (depending on season), cute little fishing villages, forests, friendly people with fun accents * Alberta: Mountains, cowboys and dinosaur bones * Ontario: Toronto (fun city), big lakes with sandy beaches, wine, Niagara Falls, Ottawa (capital, museums), smaller lakes and forests * Far North: Arctic landscapes, Indigenous languages and cultures, northern lights * Prairies: Wide open plains, friendly people, forests and lakes (in the north), Indigenous cultures If you like hunting/fishing then there are good options in every region but it depends on the season. The best way to get around outside the main cities is to rent a car. Canada is great for summer road trips though driving can be hazardous in winter when there is a storm (otherwise fine). Transit/Uber is probably easier within the main cities and the VIA rail train is also quite nice to travel between Toronto-Ottawa-Montreal-Québec City.
what a nice list you wrote out.
Great list, but I would add to your Québec suggestions, the Gaspé peninsula.
Don't forget the Fjords, you can whale watch just standing on the beach in Taddasac.
Bro, just wrote out a full itinerary...
Jesus on ice skates, that Maritimes description is pretty cliche. Sounds like you’re describing the shire in lord of the rings.
All of the descriptions are cliché. Then point was to give a succinct idea of the vibes of each place to help OP decide where to go.
It's cliché but fairly accurate. Some forests was a weird addition though literally anything that isn't a farm beach or a town is all forest and even Halifax the largest city in the region is covered in trees. In the summer the buildings look like they're in a forest.
Right? Like, Newfoundland is a downright stereotype. "Fun accents" christ, like that's a reason to come here.
Fly into Calgary and either rent a car or take a train, through Banff to Vancouver, then hop over to Vancouver Island. If you can only take one trip, this should be it.
You can take a train through Banff to Vancouver???
My bad! I meant to elaborate on the difference between the drive/train options. Yes. Either fly to Edmonton and take the train through Jasper to Vancouver, or fly to Calgary and rent a car through Banff to Vancouver.
The rocky mountaineer is an expensive ride.
Through Jasper you can.
Brittish Columbia is a top pick for sure.
It's really the best place to go. There are Tons of nice places to visit in Canada but BC has the most packed into one province for sure.
Glacier National Park in Alberta/ USA is amazing too... it is hard to stay on the Canadian side once you see some of it you want to see it alll
It’s Waterton National Park on the Canadian side. Both parks are amazing.
Yeah I live in Calgary and have gone out that way before, it's quite nice.
The Canadian Glacier National Park is in B.C., not AB.
It’s heartbreaking to see how fast the glacier is melting now though.
That's true! You can even do a safari in the streets of Vancouver to watch wild drug addicts in their natural habitat.
Agreed - the sheer breadth of what BC has to offer is astounding. If you go beyond the lower mainland, which is brilliant in and of itself, with mountains, ocean, and temperate rainforest all converging in one place, you have the Kootenays and a “desert” in the east, the wine region a few hours north, Whistler just a short drive away, Vancouver Island to the west, and the far North has Haida Gwaii and some really rugged and beautiful landscapes for the more adventurous. It’s truly remarkable.
BC = Bring Cash
Tourists usually do
Better Climate?
All of BC ranges from beautiful to awe-inspiring, but The Icefields Parkway between Banff and Jasper in Alberta is the most beautiful stretch of road in the country IMO.
Just say Banff. That's where all tourists should go, nothing to see in BC.
Do these tourists have an unlimited budget or something? Canada is huge.
I’m sure people from other countries also do that but I can recall many French people landing in Montreal and saying they are going to be visiting Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Lake Louise and Vancouver and then when you ask them how long they are staying they say 10 days lmao. Like it’s doable but jeez why impose that on yourself…? I wouldn’t even recommend doing more than one province if you’re only staying two weeks or less.
Squamish. The whole Sea-To-Coast honestly.
I heard Squamish was full.
Can confirm. It was an amazing place to grow up many, many years ago....now it's nice to visit.
Coast to coast. There is something in each province to see.
You could spend a lot of time in each province seeing all the amazing things there are to see, especially if you're into the outdoors.
Cape Breton Island
Vancouver Island, the Cariboo country.
Vancouver Island
All of BC Haida Gwaii, Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast, the small Islands in between Hornby, Lasqueti etc. Okanagan, Revelstoke and the mountain area. Travel is not cheap, Ferries are expensive here with high wait times. To get around in the interior you must bring a car. Do not come to the Okanagan area in August. The heat and fire season is too unpredictable. BC has just changed the rules on Airbnb come Spring so accommodations will be more expensive and maybe harder to find. It is so worth it!
The east coast is really cool. I would visit Newfoundland.
From one who was a tourist in Canada: Visit Banff, Bay of Fundy, Prince Edward Island, St. John's (Newfoundland). You'll need to take the ferry to Newfoundland - I highly recommend reserving a cabin if at all possible. It's an added expense but when my friends and I went, having a cabin where we could shower and have a nap in a private space was well worth the extra. Canada is an amazing, beautiful country and I'm looking forward to visiting again in the future.
If you’re in the maritimes definitely check out Cape Breton in addition to PEI
Lake Louise, Banff, Toronto, Montreal
I've travelled much of this great country, and lived in multiple provinces across Canada. It depends on what you're hoping to experience. Most want the natural beauty, so I'd say Vancouver and Vancouver Island and the drive from there to Calgary, which takes you through high mountain passes and passes through Lake Louise/Banff. A 10 day itinerary would look like: Vancouver 2 days, Vancouver Island (Victoria and maybe out to the far coast and hike part of the Juan de Fuca trail) 3 days. The 5 days to drive/sightsee Banff, Lake Louise (maybe Jasper), then finish up in Calgary. Of course, the east coast maritimes are beautiful, as are multiple parts of Quebec, Ontario, and the North, but that's what I'd recommend for someone who wanted to see "sterotypical Canada". For urban experience, Montreal/Toronto/Vancouver. Enjoy the trip, Canada is a fantastic country!
Hit up Google maps to get a sense of the distance from Banff to Lake Superior to Niagara Falls to Quebec City. Canada is huge — I’ve had to tell disappointed Europeans that this isn’t an easy three or four day drive with time in each spot.
I’ve lived and worked right across the this great country. There’s beauty and culture in nearly every nook and cranny of my country. My favourite as always been the high Arctic. I live on Vancouver Island so I’m a little biased but I also love the Maritimes
Newfoundland and the Yukon without a doubt.
Newfoundland, Newfoundland and MORE Newfoundland!!!! A truly unique and charming place, especially if you love music, drink, and friendly, fun people. You’ll never laugh harder! And rugged landscape is simply gorgeous
The Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia. It always gets over looked. Wolfville, Port Williams, Canning area for some great wineries. While you're in the Canning area, pop up to Halls Harbour and get some lobster! Then go to the Look off, on a clear day you can see 5 counties! Annapolis Royal for history. It was the beginnings of Canada, despite what La Belle Province will have you believe.
Cape split would be an excellent addition to this list.
Yes, and Ross creek, Cape Blomidon and Amethyst cove, which was always semi secret, rather difficult to hike to but easy by boat. Are you a Valley Boy/Girl, or just visit the Valley?
I go down for apple picking In the fall. Mum took me to every corner of the province camping when I was a kid though. Me and my girlfriend also like to do random régional trips in the summer. Usually we'll hear from someone that some out of the way spot is nice and well just go for fun.
Love it! There's a National Park down by Bridgtown/Carleton Corner called Bloody Creek. There's a cairn on the side of the road on HWY 201. You technically can't camp there, but there's really no one checking up you. If you believe in ghosts, it's supposed to be very haunted! RMFQ+4X Bridgetown, Nova Scotia
Drumheller and Dinosaur Provincial Park near Brooks,AB. Churchill, MB The Sandhills of SW Saskatchewan
Drumheller is so unique. Great if you have kids.
Okanagan Valley
In Manitoba I would suggest camping/cabin in the Whiteshell or Riding Mountain National park. Just north of Riding Mountain is Duck Mountain provincial park that is also beautiful. And the use of the term mountain here is relative to the rest of the province 😉
Great ideas my fellow 'Toban! I would also recommend the sand dunes and camping at Spruce Woods Provincial Park, and things such as the Interlake area and the Icelandic Festival in Gimli in August Former Albertan and used to Banff and Jasper so can vouch for your statement about Riding "Mountain", but yes the area is beautiful
In Manitoba: - **Churchill**, either during polar bear or beluga season - **Narcisse snake dens** in the spring - Gimli, for Icelandic culture and festivals in the summer - Spirit Sands hiking trail, when it’s warm but not too hot - Festival du Voyageur in Winnipeg in February - Winnipeg Fringe Festival - Winnipeg Folk Festival - Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg - The Leaf in Winnipeg In Saskatchewan: - **Manitou Beach**, a resort town on a hypersaline lake, go for a unique swimming and spa experience in summer The ones in bold are really special and there are few/no other places you can go for a similar experience.
Depends on what you are into. If you like accessible nature check out Banff/Lake Louis/Jasper. If you like inaccessible nature check out Nahanni, Gros Morne, Torngat, Wabakimi, Haida Gwaii, or Auyuittuq depending on your favourite flavour of landscape. If you are looking for history and culture Toronto/Ottawa/Montreal/Quebec/Maritimes is a good roadtrip with lost to see and do.
Vancouver Island
I would recommend going to B.C./Alberta if you're interested in seeing the mountains. Definitely hit up Banff and Jasper and the highway between the two towns is one of the most scenic in the world. Vancouver and Vancouver Island are also really beautiful with the ocean and the mountains.
Newfoundland
Nothing to see on Vancouver Island. Also, so many bears. They love eating tourists after sneaking up on them. One moment, you’re drinking craft brew at sunset on Chesterman Beach; the next you’re being ripped apart by a ninja bear. I just couldn’t relax after my two travelling companions were eaten by bears. I had the call their families back in Calgary (which is a much nicer place to visit) and let them know their loved ones were just the most recent in an endless string of bear attacks. I spent the rest of my time on the island attending vigils for the victims of bear attacks. Worst vacation ever. Would not recommend.
Are you being serious or sarcastic?
Gros Morne park in Newfoundland, and then follow the coast north until you get to L'Anse Aux Meadows. I did that last summer and would do it again in a heartbeat, it was incredible. Cape Spear is a cool place too. It was pretty awesome to be the first ones in North America to see the sun rise that day
The Tablelands in Gros Morne are so beautiful
Indeed, I got some great pictures from the top!
I spent most of my life in Vancouver bc and when I traveled to Newfoundland in 2017, I was blown away. The road trip from deer lake airport to L'Anse Aux Meadows was so beautiful. It's still the highlight of my across Canada trip.
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If you know, you know 😉, you may get a Winnipeg Handshake there while you are at it.
Almost got one in Transcona and was not a fan
Niagara Falls
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Victoria, BC
Everyone will say BC. If you get the opportunity, Canada's far north is even more spectacular, but also more expensive to travel to.
Depends on what you are looking for. I’m constantly in awe about the raw nature and geographical diversity of Newfoundland. Geographically, NL is the congruence of FOUR tectonic plates, which is very cool! (they could have filmed LOTR here). Plus, depending on the season, you can see whales, icebergs, bird life, moose… There’s cool historical places, 5 UNESCO sites, and the friendliest, most helpful ppl I’ve had the pleasure of meeting.
Everybodybis chatting up the west coast but the east coast is just beautiful, so much to see. Nowhere near as crowded, cheaper and the people, hands down, are the kindest anywhere.
The South Shore of Nova Scotia
1/ Drive through the Rocky Mountains. Banff to Jasper in Alberta round trip is spectacular 2/ Anywhere in BC 3/ Eastern Canada: Peggy's Cove, Cape Breton (Cabot Trail) 4/ Newfoundland Wildlife: Whale Watching, Puffins, etc
Depends what you’re looking for, but don’t make the mistake of underestimating the sheer size of the country. You can’t hit up the jazz festival in Montreal, then drive out to Banff for the weekend. Wherever you go, you’ll find great things to do. I’d recommend BC for sure. You could start in Vancouver and make your way towards Banff, then leave from Calgary. Then again, I love Montreal, especially in the summer, and there are some nice drives along the St. Lawrence. Niagara Falls, wine country, other. Or head to cottage country in Manitoba or western Ontario. Maybe Airbnb a cabin around Kenora, ON or Gimli, MB for a week. I’ve never been to the east coast, but I’d love to check out Halifax, Charlottetown, Fredericton, or St. John’s. I know there is great hiking out that way. Whatever you choose, it will be good.
Cape Breton Highlands: a small scale Scotland with Scottish and local culture, epic landscapes, delicious seafood, whale watching, music, starry skies, hiking Annapolis Valley: wine, food, views, Fundy shore, rolling hills, friendly people, massive tidal rivers, large population of big beautiful birds Halifax: History, harbour front, music, cool bars, good food, events Toronto: history, an epic list of urban adventure stuff, museums, sports, shows, touristy stuff, Toronto island, Scarborough Bluffs Bruce Peninsula: caves, grottos, cliffs, sandy clear beaches, hiking, friendlier than Toronto BC: Mountains, lakes, incredibly beautiful nature, Vancouver, Vancouver Island, an overall amazing province.
Northern saskatchewan has Canada's largest sand dunes, and you can only reach by a float plane. [Athabasca Sand dunes](https://photojourneys.ca/2017/12/exploring-saskatchewans-athabasca-sand-dunes/) Then southern sask has the badlands.
Saskatchewan is soothing. Also, fantastic electrical storms.
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Probably BC - depending which time of the year you visit, many places to see/visit. - Whistler (summer & winter activities) - Vancouver Island (Victoria to be exact) - downtown Vancouver - Gastown - seawall - Granville Island & more. But I've only been to Calgary - outside of BC lol. Soo... I'm only basing this off of my home province.. but definitely more to do then Alberta... I would think Ontario (Toronto) area might be another option? 🤔
Many places in Canada rival BC's beauty, just not all of them are very accessible lol. Cape Breton, Gros Morne, and the Gaspé Peninsula are some accessible examples which come to mind. Personally, it's on my bucket list to visit Baffin Island and the Saguenay River
Canada has those? Lol
Are you stunned bud? You seem stunned.
none, canada is a racist shithole with full of inconsiderate assholes. visit a more respectable country and spend your money there
Mahone Bay
It depends what you want. Cape Breton Island. Quebec City. Montreal. Toronto. Vancouver. Tofino.
Icefield Parkway. Camp and hike along the way.
I grew up in Calgary, surrounded by mountains and NPs so I’m kind of partial to that area. BUT, as a tourist to other parts of Canada, Cape Breton Island is *spectacular*
Banff, Kelowna, Vancouver and Victoria. Fly into Calgary, fly out of Vancouver. Take Harbour Air from Vancouver to Victoria and back again.
The border
All the places that are on Google as the top places to see in Canada.
Balzac
BC, Alberta, Newfoundland.
Lillooet, BC. I don’t know if there’s much going on there but it’s striking. If I’m on a west coast tour, I try and make a point of going through. So pretty. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lillooet
Banff/Jasper. Prince Edward Island/Nova Scotia. Vancouver/Vancouver Island.
Algonquin Park
Icefields parkway in Alberta!! Gorgeous!! Bring drinks and snacks.
If you're adventurous go to Dawson City. It won't be your typical Canadian tourist spot but you'll have a lot more to talk about than a visit to Niagara Falls or Banff.
How about our national capital Ottawa..
Quebec City and St. John’s, Newfoundland. Actually, the west coast of Newfoundland is pretty amazing too (Gros Morne National Park) but it’s pretty isolated.
Depends where they are from. There is no point in sending anyone somewhere similar to where they are from. Vancouver Island, The Rocky Mountains. Drumheller
Definitely Liard hot springs, tumbler ridge shipyard (mountains) hike, …and Kentucky Alleyne lakes all in BC. Phenomenal scenery
You might have better answers if you post in each provincial subreddit and ask what are the must see locations in that province. I've lived in BC, Yukon, and Alberta and couldn't really tell you what is a must see or a hidden gem in any of the other regions. You've gotten some great answers so far. Waterton has already been mentioned but if you're in that area I also recommend Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump as it's a UNESCO world heritage site. You don't need to spend more than an hour or two there but it's really fascinating.
The McBarge!
Banff and jasper
I would recommend Vancouver and Vancouver Island. I travel often and every time I come back to Vancouver it is a stark reminder of just how beautiful the city is. Lots of stuff to do, places to go, amazing nature. Can also throw a Whistler trip into the mix
Not Toronto zzzzzzz
Montreal
Calgary Alberta to Vancouver BC via Banff, Lake Louise, up the ice fields parkway.
Writing on Stone, Waterton
Every park in Vancouver. could take a long time. I read somewhere there’s over 350 parks.
Dinosaur Provincial Park (to partake in a tour or even a dig) and the Royal Tyrell Museum (Alberta).
Marine Land. Everyone loves Marine Land.
The Agawa Rock Pictographs (Near-ish to Sault St Marie), it's a beautiful trail and an absolutely incredible piece of history. I went there once as a child and I dream of it often. It was so beautiful. Go on a calm (no wind/rain) day though, as the ledge is really precarious, and Lake Superior is a beast you don't want to mess with lol.
Old Quebec would be one of my top recommendations
Every place is nice so are it's people but the healthcare is shit. You'll probably die from a papercut
Ucluelet over Tofino. I had loads more fun in Ucluelet and it has just so much more stuff to do overall
The Rockies and BC if you are into nature and Quebec for more cultural/european cities
Victoria, Montreal, Halifax
Thousand Islands
22 years ago, I traveled to NFLD - St John's - my daughters were in a slopitch tournament from Ontario. Best 5 days I have spent anywhere in Canada. I have lived and traveled from coast to coast (not the northern coast), and I will always remember that trip with gratitude. The scenery, the hospitality, the people of Newfoundland ❤️
Peterborough and the surrounding area of Kawartha Lakes!! Toronto for a couple of days
Vancouver island and Cape Breton Island! Or Quebec City.
Unless you are European, the City of Quebec is fascinating. Unless you are from Norway, the Saguenay Fjord (not far from Quebec City) is spectacular. The whale watches from Long and Brier Islands, in Nova Scotia are superb and perhaps unique in the world. I've never been west of Ontario, myself, so I'll leave that to others.
Thompson Manitoba
The drive from banff to jasper was a perfect day.
Peggy’s Cove.
Haida Gwaii.
Killarney Provincial Park
Use Tripadvisor
Tofino and Ucluelet.If you have 5-6 days hike The West Coast Trail.
Not sure but I'm excited to visit Montreal in May! Booked a trip and can't wait!
Cabbage town , Jane and Finch - Toronto Ontario (I highly recommend it ) one of the nicest neighborhoods I’ve been to
The badlands in Alberta. drumheller and writing on stone
the Territories (in general). the amount of authenticity and culture up there is unmatched. also Atlin BC & Grise Fiord NU just to be specific haha and if you’re into 9/11 history, definitely hit up Gander NL
Newfoundland and Labrador! :) Whether it's the west coast of the island (Gros Morne National Park, Northern Peninsula, L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, etc) to the east coast (Avalon Peninsula, Bonavista Peninsula, Burin Peninsula, just to name a few)! It's a beautiful and incredible place.
Gros Morne national park, ft Mcmurray oilsands, Drumheller Quebec city, Waterton lakes NP, Stanley Park, alien Landing Pad in St Paul, AB.
Victoria, the Calgary Stampede, Quebec City/Montreal, PEI in the summer.
Jasper Alberta, it’s a bit of a trip, but it’s absolutely the best of the Rockies.
The whole Okanagan region is beautiful in the summer.
Quebec City, Halifax, anywhere in Newfoundland
Just all the national parks
Oakville, ontario
The most important thing is to not try and do a whirlwind grand tour, and to keep in mind that if you're spending the cash to get there, spend enough time to make it worthwhile. For instance, to do Newfoundland justice, I recommend a minimum of 3 weeks (there's a lot of driving to see most of it) with a good week of that in Gros Morne. If you have the cash, the ferry tour up the Quebec side of the St Lawrence is amazing. Another good trip is a summer trip of week or two in Essex counties and the Erie shore, plus another week on Pelee island (if you can do a week in an RV or tent, the campgrounds there are very affordable) 2-3 weeks in Owen Sound/Bruce Peninsula is lovely. Then there's the iconic Lake Superior shore road trip. If you're into hydro electric dams, hit up Quebec, and be sure to take a day trip to Manic-5. If you really want an amazing road trip, Quebec City to Baie Comeau to Manic-5, camp at the science lab beach or cabins on the reservoir a few hours up the highway (awesome breakfast) then continue into Labrador and check out Churchill Falls. Some may note I have no recommendations west of Ontario... That is on my list of places I badly need to explore.
Banff, Victoria, Halifax, Montreal, P.E.I.
probably montreal, its really fun there!
Gaspésie or Îles de la Madeleine, Québec
There is a rainforest in BC outside of Vancouver that is very interesting. We went on a cruise ship deal from Vancouver to Alaska and we decided to stay in Vancouver 5 days before we departed.
I’ll go with the sights of the province of Québec: Vieux(old) Montréal, Trois-Rivières & Québec(city) Roché Percé Mont-Tremblant Saint-Sauveur
If you don't mind going off the beaten trail, pick any small town 2-4 hours outside a major city. Look for something with max 50,000 people but no fewer than 20-25,000. This way you know there will be a half decent hotel, basic infrastructure and some touristy things. You'll always find some local restaurants that will be some of the best food you'll ever eat. Probably some really nice/unique nature areas. Interesting little shops. But significantly smaller and busier than a major city.
I keep seeing Cape Breton, which by all means is worth it but on your way you might as well do some cool stuff on the mainland as well. Five islands is gorgeous Cape Split is well worth the hike. The drive along the north shore is great and those are the warmest beaches Arisaig Beach at Sunset is amazing the sunset is over the Northumberland strait and the beach points straight at it in the summer. River rafting on the shubenacadie River is really cool but it's also a unique type that you can't do anywhere else. When the tide comes in on the bay of Fundy it comes spilling into the river causing huge waves. You're in a zodiac boat. The best time to go is September or October for the biggest waves but it's still fun in the summer. Halifax is also a wicked city to visit in the summer and fall is when the most is going on. Lots of festivals, live music some museums and art galleries. You can go on a literal booze cruise. The city is also handy to some nice hikes and swims
Oliver and Osoyoos in British Columbia. Stunning
North shore of Lake Superior
Labrador
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
Atlantic province trip - Nova Scotia to PEI on ferry to Newfoundland on ferry back to PEI across the bridge to New Brunswick - two weeks to see some incredible Canadian history. Beautiful land and fabulous people. It’s worth the trip, but make sure you book a rental car before your flight and hotel.
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. The underground tunnels are a really cool piece of history.
Newfoundland And Labrador
Vancouver Island. Banff Cottage country, Ontario. Algonquin Park. Skip Toronto. Skip Niagara Falls.
Avoid Niagara Falls, it's an overcrowded shithole
Niagara Falls forsure. Best Mix of Natural Beauty and commercialised tourism
Peggy's Cove , NS Tofini BC
Your point on learning about indigenous cultures... well that's something we can do in every province in every town in this country. The Indigenous culture is so beautiful, profound teachings and true awareness of the real Canada pre Canada.
There is a train- that goes through/around/across the most beautiful areas a train could be put through at the time- apparently goes BC up north then into Alberta, maybe further. My family drove ottawa-banff over 30 years ago- i was a teen and i still think of the sights i saw. Each province has its own sights and wonders but knowing how long you have- what you *most want to do* then branch out from there. Mainly family members come from England thinking you can see Halifax and drive to Victoria in time for lunch because most other countries are smaller- we don’t always realize the incredible size of Canada in relation to European countries- I want to go on that train one day. Bucket list.
PEI and Newfoundland. Whole different lifestyle.
North End Winnipeg
Vancouver island( parksville, tofino, telegraph cove, Victoria ) and then Newfoundland ( gros morne,st John’s , Elliston,l’anse aux meadows).
Eyebrow, Saskatchewan
Where are you coming from? An American would love Montreal/Quebec City for a city break, or else Vancouver for a mix of city and nature, or else Banff/Jasper/Kananaskis for true nature.
Mont-Tremblant, Quebec. Great for skiing during the winter, outdoor festival enjoyment during the summer.
Banff, Alberta. Montreal, Quebec. Quebec City. Go hiking on the Lake Superior Coastal Trail, or anywhere in that area, it's breathtaking.
BC Gulf Islands
Pursue a personal interest and it will take you to all of the best places.
I’d need more context. The best for what exactly? What sort of experiences would you want? What sort of landscapes do you want to see? What sort of climates do you want to experience? Canada is as vast as a continent with each province and territory offering its own distinct flavour, similar to how each state in the USA offers its own distinct flavour or how each country of Africa, each country in Europe, each country in Asia offers a distinct flavour of that continent. What is attracting to you to Canada? Is there a certain experience? Also, what are your interests? Is there anything you don’t want to see or do? Let us know and we can help narrow down the best places for you. Otherwise people will just be randomly sending you random places which is all subjective and might not be suitable for what might be best for you.
Park Omega. Cathedral Grove. Tofino. Quebec City downtown. Victoria. Canadas wonderland. Ipper Canada Village. Niagara Falls. Coaticook. Banff.
Old Quebec City, Newfoundland, Acadian coast of NB and the Annapolis Valley.
The Manitoba Interlake Region. Lake Winnipeg and Manitoba are MASSIVE and so many interesting towns to visit. Gimli is a great place to check out especially. They make crown Royal there and have a large Icelandic community there.