Discover the most unusual, unique, beautiful, and weird places across the Great White North. From hidden gems to quirky landmarks, explore Canada’s offbeat and extraordinary destinations that promise unforgettable adventures.
Prince Edward Island is one of the most picturesque spots in all of Canada. Golden sand dunes, sweeping red cliffs, and fields of purple wildflowers make visitors feel as though they’re vacationing in a dream world. Prince Edward Island is also home to gourmet restaurants which serve delectable seafood, Victorian buildings in mint condition, and—best…
Tuktoyaktuk is a tiny hamlet of less than 1,000 people which is situated on the icy shores of the Arctic Ocean in Canada. The name Tuktoyaktuk is an indigenous word which roughly means “looks like a caribou.” Locals believe that this name emerged from several large reefs which resemble caribou who have been seemingly frozen…
America’s National Park System rightfully receives a great deal of praise and many millions of visitors a year. However, seasoned nature lovers will happily tell you that some of North America’s most magnificent landscapes are in Canada. The Canadian Rockies are a serene, frosty paradise which transforms into a cool summer getaway from approximately June…
The frozen wilds of Canada’s Yukon Territory isn’t the first place that comes to mind when a weary traveler is searching for some faint reminder of the comforts of home. Many travelers speeding along a remote stretch of the Alaska Highway are pleasantly surprised when they stumble upon a vast collection of signs from all…
There are many bodies of water around the world that claim to have the same vibrant color as a sapphire or emerald. British Columbia’s Emerald Lake—which is situated near several receding glaciers—truly does glow like a precious jewel. A steady stream of fine deposits of glacier dust are largely responsible for Emerald Lake’s brilliant color….
If you dream of encountering a fairy, a dragon, or a white rabbit every time you journey into the woods, you must visit the The Enchanted Forest in Malakwa, British Columbia. In the 1950s, Doris and Ernest Needham slowly began to fill a lovely stretch of forest with sculptures of mermaids, pirates, and artifacts such…
In the northern reaches of Canada, there is a remote island with terrain so rugged that it helps scientists prep for missions to Mars. Located in close proximity to Greenland, uninhabited Devon Island is believed to be the closest landscape on Earth to the Red Planet. Devon Island is freezing cold, dusty, and almost entirely…
Remember the saying the journey is the destination? That phrase aptly captures the experience of driving through the Icefields Parkway in Alberta, Canada. No wonder it was hailed as the best drives in the world by Conde Nast Traveller magazine. And it’s a long drive too. Stretching at 232 kilometers, the Iceland Parkway provides travelers…